Warm, exceptionally versatile and crafted with a range of appealing materials, vintage Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen furniture showcases the Danish duo’s penchant for innovation and durable design. For decades, the pair created sleek coffee tables, seductive lounge chairs and other pieces that are characterized by the practicality and elegance commonly attributed to Scandinavian modernism.
Both Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen attended what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, with Mølgaard-Nielsen having completed his studies under the Danish furniture design pioneer and architect Kaare Klint. Trained as an architect and cabinetmaker, Hvidt established his own firm in 1940 and taught at his alma mater for a few years. After they won a design competition held in Stockholm, Hvidt partnered with Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1944 to establish their firm in Copenhagen.
The collaboration between Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen yielded more than 250 designs and lasted over 30 years. Aside from having created a wardrobe for the Queen of Denmark as well as numerous architectural structures, the pair’s flagship achievements include 1944’s teak Portex chair, which is Denmark’s first-ever stacking chair (and is occasionally attributed to Hvidt alone), and the AX chair.
A masterpiece of technical expertise and innovative woodworking, the sculptural AX armchair shares commonalities with the work of legendary Finnish designer Alvar Aalto — whose output included similarly curvaceous seating such as the Paimio armchair, often designed in partnership with his wife, Aino. It features double-curved laminated wood in the seat and back — which could be mass-produced — and is an early example of knock-down furniture. This meant that it could be easily dismantled and assembled at its destination, which rendered the chair economical for transport on cargo ships and therefore could reach a worldwide audience.
While vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture isn’t as popular as the work of Finn Juhl, a like-minded Danish modernist who helped popularize Scandinavian design in America as well as the use of teak in furniture, the innovative AX chair is similarly as expressive and inviting as Juhl’s seating. The AX was designed in collaboration with manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the late 1940s and went into production in 1950. It gave way to a series that includes tables and other types of seating.
Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen collaborated regularly with Fritz Hansen, France & Søn and Søborg Møbelfabrik. Their work can be found in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Design Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
Find vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard dining tables, coffee tables, modular sofas, storage cabinets and more on 1stDibs.
1950s Danish "Boomerang" Chair FD135 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, F&D
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Filigree lounge chair in teak with brass legs, model FD 135, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. The upholstery has been renewed with the fabric "Hallingdal" by Kvadra...
Brass
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146. This e...
Wool, Rattan, Teak
AX Lounge Chair-HM11-Lacquered Oak & Walnut, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D. The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in D...
Oak, Walnut
Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage Minerva sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from the early 1960s, produced by France & Son. The sofa features a teak frame, with ne...
Mohair, Teak
FD144 Easy Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two FD144 armchairs in designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in 1953. The frame of the armchairs is in oak and teak with the orig...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and Daverkorsen, distributed by John Stuart Inc. This example is in very fine, original, untouc...
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard design armchair model FD 146, Denmark. Elegant and comfortable lounge chair made with a teak frame, cane back with a new upholstered cushion. Newly refini...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very sculptural mid-century modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD 145 high back lounge chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chai...
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen x Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design lounge chairs for France & Davorecksen, Denmark. These are from the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning televisi...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Danish Teak Lounge Chair - P. Hvidt & Mølgaard Style - France and Son, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 62 x 76 x 76 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This exquisite lounge chair, model FD 130, exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Peter Hvidt und Orla Mølga...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146, the cha...
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original version of this very stylish lounge chair by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen, the frame in great condition, and the covers freshly recovered in best quality wool fabric in the o...
Wool, Beech, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Easy Chair Model Fh-6135 / X-Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of AX Lounge Chairs -HM11- Dark Stained Oak, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &T
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D. The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in D...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair with Armrest
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished woo...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Duke004 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
Fabric, Walnut
Coffee Table Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and exceptional coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Formica, Rosewood
Ax Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed Scandinavian Modern lounge chair in a sculptural and innovative armless design. Made of laminated teak and beech, the chair features a ...
Beech, Teak
Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very good original example of this classic chair, freshly upholstered in white boucle.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished woo...
Brass
Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FD 134 - 'Boomerang' armchair in teak, brass legs and newly upholstered cushions in Malou Raphia. Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen / France & Daverkosen.
Teak
Pair of AX Lounge Chairs-HM11-Lacquered Oak & Walnut, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &T
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D. The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in D...
Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern AX Lounge Chairs by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beech frames with teak inlay and bronze feet, black leather with piping. Nice patina on frames, leather in excellent condition. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Frit...
Bronze
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Karakorum 003 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
Brass
Pair of Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chairs, Oiled Walnut/ Brass/ Karakorum 003 for &T
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
Fabric, Walnut
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Loop Cream 33 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Ax Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen AX easy lounge armchair for Fritz Hansen. Oak wood lacquered. Arms made of beech wood. Danish classic armchair with high comfort.
Beech, Oak
AX Lounge Chair -HM11- Dark Stained Oak, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D. The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in D...
Oak
H 37.5 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair in Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for ...
Leather, Beech
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 31.11 in
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...
Wool, Teak
H 32 in W 80 in D 30 in
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your living room the envy of the neighborhood with this breathtaking teak & rattan sofa designed by legendary Scandinavian Modern duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. ...
Brass
H 40 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Danish Highback Easy Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very classic elegant high back armchair from the early 1950's 1940s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen with open armrests in beautifully carved t...
Wool, Teak
H 37 in W 27.25 in D 31 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Classic Danish Tufted Leather Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for a tall pe...
Leather, Beech
H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid ...
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 75.6 in D 29.93 in
Minerva Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in Teak, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Halle, DE
Iconic Minerva sofa by renowned Danish design duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s. Manufactured by France & Daverkosen (later France & Son). The sofa impresses with its so...
Fabric, Teak
H 31 in W 100.5 in D 30 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...
Teak
H 50 in W 30 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Hip kitsch Hollywood Regency high back armchair upholstered in vanilla bean naughahyde with button tufted back, loose seat cushion and ...
Faux Leather
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original version of this very stylish lounge chair by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen, the frame in great condition, and the covers freshly recovered in best quality wool fabric in the o...
Wool, Beech, Teak
H 32.29 in W 106.3 in D 82.68 in
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950. The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking. It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room. The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition! The FD516 coffee table...
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson
By John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian designed chairs by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Neilson for John Stuart Inc...
Fabric, Walnut
H 46.07 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in
Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, wingback chair, patinated leather, mahogany and brass, Denmark, 1940s Danish armchair with a classic design, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Niel...
Brass
H 28.15 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
Hvidt & Mølgaard Reupholstered Green Leather Silverline Lounge Chairs
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Silverline set of 2 lounge chairs, leather, teak and metal, 1950s. Comfortable lounge chairs with an architectural design by Hvidt & Mølgaard. T...
Metal
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Hvidt & Molgaard Danish mid century teak rattan lounge chairs
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of FD 151 Easy Chairs, designed in 1956 by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by France & Daverkosen in the late 1950’s with new cushions in w...
Wool, Rattan, Teak
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Model 135 'Boomerang Chair' For France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Designed by Architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen in 1954 the Boomerang chair is one of the most elegant chair designs of the Mid Century period. Often looking more Italian...
Teak
H 31 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Lounge Chairs for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, imported for John Stuart Furniture. Model FD-130....
Upholstery, Teak
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
FD144 Easy Chair in Beech and Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage FD144 armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in 1953. The frame of the armchair is in beech and teak. The cushions are reupholster...
Fabric, Beech, Teak
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This vintage Scandinavian lounge chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard has elegant sweeping arms and a spindle back. Crafted from European beechwood finished in a warm toned lacquer....
Wool, Beech
H 36.62 in W 26.58 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern X Chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard for Fritz Hansen, 1970s.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern X Chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard for Fritz Hansen, 1970s. Danish Mid-Century Modern easy chair with beech frame and cognac leather upholstery. Designed by Peter Hvidt og O...
Leather, Beech
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 31.11 in
Danish Modern FD-135 Lounge Chair Teak Brass by Hvidt & Molgaard, Denmark, 1956
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Odense, DK
Early and rare "Boomerang" lounge chair model FD-135 by Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Søn in the 1950s. The chair is made from solid Bangkok Teakwood with patinated brass...
Brass
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Boomerang Chairs France & Son 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen ‚Boomerang‘ lounge chairs, designed in 1956 and produced in the early 1960s by France & Son in Denmark. Boomerang shaped teak wood frame...
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
Cane & Teak Lounge Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak & cane lounge chair designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This renowned designer duo has stood side by side for over 30 years, designing many famous ...
Cane, Teak, Fabric
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 62 x 76 x 76 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This exquisite lounge chair, model FD 130, exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Peter Hvidt und Orla Mølga...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak