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.
Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Cabinet, Denmark 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik with sliding roller shutter doors and three int...
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Chest Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet or bar cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik with flap door that becomes a writin...
Wood, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinet Bookshelf Teak 1960's Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, minimalist, open book case-cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg DK. Beautiful teak with dovetail joints and nice details. The teak has turned to a dar...
Teak
2 chests of drawers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Søborg Furniture
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Teak chest of drawers designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The design reflects the functional elegance of Danish modernism, with ess...
Wood, Teak
$6,860 / set
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molegaard Bookcases
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Olga Molegaard design bookcases, Denmark. Made from high quality materials and construction techniques, featuring adjustable shelves on plinth bases. Box tail j...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Credenza, Model 309
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen credenza, Model 309. High quality construction and materials crafted in solid teak with a tambour door. Sophisticated cabinetry skills make this c...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Chest by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark and retailed by John Stuart of NYC, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted o...
Metal
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
Teak
Cabinets in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Cabinet in teak designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Crafted entirely from solid teak, this modular shelving system reflects the duo’s...
Teak
Hvidt and Molgaard Solid Teak Chest of Drawers or Dresser with Mirror
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Listed here are two dressers / chests of drawers sold separately. Each piece has a mirror and small drawers in the top drawer for dressing. These pieces are part of a larger group ...
Teak
Mid-Century Commode in Solid Teak Designed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in solid teak. Designed by Hvidt and Mølgaard for Søborg Møbler in 1958. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Teak
$12,000 / set
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Cabinets
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen design cabinets for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. Rare pair of solid teak cabinets with adjustable interior shelves and attractive sliding doors. Origin...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard 2 available. List price is for each item. Above average vintage ...
Teak
Five Drawer Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobler
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern five-drawer cabinet by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Crafted by Soborg Mobler, the chest is made from solid Burmese teak with beveled ed...
Teak
2 chests of drawers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Søborg Søborg Møbelfa
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Teak chest of drawers designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The design reflects the functional elegance of Danish modernism, with ess...
Wood, Teak
$4,140 / item
Hvidt and Molgaard Solid Teak Chest of Drawers
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Listed here are two chests of drawers sold separately. These pieces are part of a large group of bedroom furniture designed by Hvidt & Mølgaard and made by Søborg Møbler in the 19...
Teak
Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard / dresser unit by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Dresser features five drawers with carved rec...
Teak
Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Chest of Drawers in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, chest of drawers, teak, Denmark, 1950s. This chest of drawers executed in solid teak is a design by the Danish designers ...
Teak
Pair of Hvidt and Molgaard Solid Teak Cabinets with Tambour Doors
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Listed here are two cabinets sold as a pair with one stacked on the other. The lower cabinets has a plinth. The upper cabinet does not. There is a paint mark on the upper cabinet th...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søberg Møbler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a modular two piece shelving/storage unit made from solid old growth teak wood, finished in oil, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard. Cases can be separated if desire...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Jealousy Cabinet in Solid Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian jealousy cabinet in solid teak by Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Model n°301.
Teak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian cabinet in solid teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian jealousy cabinet in solid teak by Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Model n°301
Teak
$11,500 / item
Sliding Door Case by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern modular cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Made of solid Burmese teak and features sliding doors, one fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves. Detai...
Sycamore, Teak
$4,600
H 67 in W 35 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
Teak
$4,250
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 18.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Chest by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark and retailed by John Stuart of NYC, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted o...
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Dresser
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Danish Modern chest, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Crafted from richly toned teak, with a striking grain pattern across the drawe...
Teak
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal adjustable shelve...
Teak
$7,000 / set
H 68 in W 35.5 in D 13.5 in
Danish Modern Modular Bookcase by Christian Hvidt for Søborg Møbler
By Christian Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of 4 modular bookshelves in mahogany designed by Christian Hvidt for Søborg Møbler, Denmark, 1960s. each section (top+bottom) is 35.5w 13.5d 68h. Labeled. Price for all pieces.
Wood
$4,895
H 46 in W 77.375 in D 16.938 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Bar Cabinet - Classic 1960s Scandinavian Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The right side of the cabinet features a drop-front door that opens to reveal a dry bar with an illuminated shelf, perfect for showcasing cocktail and wine glasses. A thoughtful cuta...
Beech, Teak
$4,500
H 33 in W 30 in D 16.25 in
Torbjørn Afdal for Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, Norway, Circa 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Antonio, TX
Cleverly designed Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo teak extendable bar cabinet / cart, Norway, circa 1960s. This mid-century modern bar cabinet offers an expandable top that latches onto b...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Two Tier Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak cabinet, 1950's. Featuring solid Teak construction, beveled edges, Mitered interlocking corners, u...
Teak
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Danish Modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Lovely doors with beautiful matched wood, to reveal adjustable shelves at the inte...
Teak
Vintage Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with three shelves made of Scandinavian-made Bamboo. Minimalist and natural design furniture complement. The bamboo frame adds an exotic and organic touch to the environment...
Bamboo
$7,995
H 34.5 in W 65.25 in D 19 in
Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the elegance of Danish modern design with this exquisite tambour door credenza, expertly crafted by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg in the 1960s. This stunn...
Teak
National Geographic Bookcase
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Glass doors, stained in yellow, brass details. Base of solid natural beech. Suitable for storing The National Geographic Magazine. Each se...
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 10.83 in
Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Bookcase Cabinet in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet bookcase, model '300', teak, Denmark, 1950s. This teak cabinet, as part of the 300 series, is a design by the Dan...
Teak
Sold
H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Archive Cabinet model "SM 76" in Mahogany, Christian Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Archive cabinet from the SM 76 series, designed in 1976 by Christian Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard and produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik. Made in mahogany with dovetailed corners, two doors a...
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.71 in
Vanity teak dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark 1950s Søborg
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vanity dresser designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg furniture during the 1950s. Made mainly from solid teak with beautiful zipper joinery de...
Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Cabinet, Denmark 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik with sliding roller shutter doors and three interna...
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Chest of drawers by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Søborg Mid-century
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Teak chest of drawers designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The design reflects the functional elegance of Danish modernism, with ess...
Wood, Teak
Hvidt & Molgaard teak sideboard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dublin, IE
The Hvidt & Molgaard Tambour Door Sideboard (circa 1950s) by Søborg Møbelfabrik is a striking example of mid-century Danish modern design. Renowned for its minimalist elegance, the s...
Teak
Sold
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen chest of drawers, Søborg Møbelfabrik, 1954
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Teak chest of drawers designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The design reflects the functional elegance of Danish modernism, with ess...
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 63 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Modern Teakwood Tambour Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard, 1950s, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful tambour cabinet "model 301" in solid teakwood by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen manufactured at Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1950s. The cabinet consists of two t...
Teak
Sold
H 97 in W 142 in D 10 in
Set of Twelve Modular Bookcases by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dallas, TX
A large twelve piece modular bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak construction with finger joints and adjustable shelves with hidden hardware. Eac...
Teak
Bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Two parts bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler 1950s Made in teak. On the back with Illums Boighus Kbh. mark. In very good vintage condition, with nice ...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Series 300 Bookshelf
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen design series 300 bookshelf for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. High quality construction and materials with simple yet sophisticated details. Newly refin...
Teak
Collection of Four Bookcases in Solid Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in solid teak. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard in 1960s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Teak