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.
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Teak and Cane Side Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hvidt and Molgaard Solid Teak end Table with Cane bottom shelf. Top newly refinished and ready to go! Great scale and size! Elegant simple Danish Design made of solid wood!
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern occasional table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by France & Søn. A design that was made for their “Minerva” sofa set. Solid teak with cane insert. Table will be restored upon purchase. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful, functional furniture that honors its illustrious past. Our restoration workshop is continuously refining ways to clean and restore while still preserving the patina that quality vintage furniture...
Cane, Teak
Teak End Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted Scandinavian Modern occasional table or end table in highly figured warm toned teak. Finely honed curved edges. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, pr...
Teak
$1,373
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...
Teak
$866Sale Price|19% Off
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table Minerva by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare, two-tiered Minerva teak corner side table was designed by the iconic design duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This artfully crafted table is made from solid te...
Cane, Teak
$1,883
H 19.69 in W 59.85 in D 20.08 in
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, the FD-516 coffee table was manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark. Constructed from Teak, the coffee table has a large rectangul...
Teak, Rattan
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
1950s 'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Two tiered 'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark. In good vintage condition with some small scattered abrasions and a ...
Walnut
Sold|$4,200
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
A Pair Of Teak Nightstands by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard Danish MCM 1960's
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of night stands by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard for Soborg, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Made of teak. Lovely original condition, showing patina, cleaned and polishe...
Teak
$1,340
H 23 in W 28 in D 20 in
Early Danish Teak & Cane Table by Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen ca. 1950s.
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Buffalo, NY
A finely crafted midcentury coffee/end table designed by Peter Hvidt, executed in solid teak with a woven cane lower tier. The design reflects the clarity and restraint of Danish mod...
Cane, Teak
$465Sale Price|30% Off
H 21.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Tiled Square Corner End Table Denmark
Located in Dayton, OH
Danish modern square teak side accent table. Made of teak wood featuring a floral / leaf motif tiled top. Measure: 29".
Ceramic, Teak
$1,350
H 22.25 in W 20.5 in D 28 in
Danish Modern Solid Teak & Cane "Minerva" Side Table by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
An early “Minerva” two-tier side table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen c. 1950s. Constructed from solid teak, the table features...
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Model 310 for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1950s
Brass
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
H 20 in W 30 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two table...
Teak
$7,417
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 55.91 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Solid Teak Dining Table with Drop-leaves
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 th...
Teak
$2,273
H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
Danish Midcentury ‘Minerva’ Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s Stamped, Teak and Rattan Two-Tier Corner Table with Architectural Form A sculptural and hi...
Teak, Rattan
Sold
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
A Pair Of Teak Nightstands by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard Danish MCM 1960's
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of night stands by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard for Soborg, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Made of teak. Lovely original condition, showing patina, cleaned and polishe...
Teak
Sold
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 28 in
Danish Mod Century Two Tier End Table by Peter Hvidt & Oral Molgaard, Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the classic two tier end, or side, table designed by Hvidt and Molgaard, made by France and Son, retailed by John Stuart. The table is asymmetrical, and has an...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 23 in W 28 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish John Stuart Two Tier Wooden Side or End Table, a Pair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of Mid- Century Modern two tier solid teak side or end tables designed by Hvidt and Molgraad for John Stuart. The tables are marked made in Denmark and have John Stua...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 23 in W 20.75 in D 28 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak and Cane Side Tables, Newly Refinished
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century Danish Modern two-tier side tables or end tables By Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Denmark, 1950s Sculpted teak, w...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 21.25 in W 19.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Superb Midcentury Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Tables
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Peter Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nelson for France & Søn teak side tables or night stands with drawer. Similar raised edge design as Arne Vodder. Gorgeous design featuring solid w...
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Olga Moregaard Two Tier Corner Table for France and Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Modern furniture, designed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Moregaard, made by France and Son, imported and retailed by John Stuart. This exa...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Model 523 Pinwheel Tables
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of pinwheel tables designed in the mid-1950s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen. At the time of writing we have three pairs available which is a complete set. The interlocking geometry allows a complete circle to be created. This listing is for a pair. Produced from solid teak with brass plated legs. The legs still have their plastic feet which are often missing. An incredibly eye-catching and elegant design. Excellent as statement side tables, bedside tables or speaker...
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 523 Pinwheel Tables
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of pinwheel tables designed in the mid-1950s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. At the time of writing we have three pairs available which is a complete set. The interlocking geometry allows a complete circle to be created. This listing is for a pair. Produced from solid Teak with brass plated legs. The legs still have their plastic feet which are often missing. An incredibly eye catching and elegant design. Excellent as statement side tables, bedside tables or speaker...
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Model 523 Pinwheel Tables
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of Pinwheel tables designed in the mid-1950s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen. At the time of writing we have three pairs available which is a complete set. The interlocking geometry allows a complete circle to be created. This listing is for a pair. Produced from solid Teak with brass plated legs. The legs still have their plastic feet which are often missing. An incredibly eye catching and elegant design. Excellent as statement side tables, bedside tables or speaker...
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 51.19 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 523 Pinwheel Tables for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A complete set of very hard to find solid teak & brass side tables designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen in the early 1950s for France & Son, Denmark. An incredibly elegant design, the geometry of each table allows the set of six to be placed together to form a complete circle. When split apart the tables make excellent side tables, end tables, nightstands or speaker stands...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nightstands
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard design teak nightstands or end tables, Denmark. High quality construction and attention to detail with a single drawer, newly refinished.
Teak
Peter Hvidt/ Mølgaard-Nielsen FD 522 Occasional Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Highland, IN
This rare Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen design from 1956 is an uncommon round version of the two-tiered tables designed for France & Daverkosen. It features all solid teak cons...
Cane, Teak