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Peter Hvidt Furniture

Danish, 1916-1986

One half of the influential Danish furniture duo Hvidt and Mølgaard, architect and designer Peter Hvidt created shapely works in teak and rosewood that could be mass-produced and transported at a scale rarely seen before his time. Alongside his business partner, Aalborg-born designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, the pair crafted furniture which stands today as a masterclass in the combination of elegance and practicality that is typical of Scandinavian modernism.

Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry, and graduated from the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Hvidt established his own design firm in 1940 and taught for three years at his former school, during which he designed the teak Portex chair — Denmark’s first stacking chair (this design has alternatively been attributed to Hvidt’s partnership with Mølgaard-Nielsen over the years).

The exceptional collaboration between Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen took shape in 1944. A student of pioneering Danish modernist designer and architect Kaare Klint and fellow graduate of the School of Arts and Crafts, Mølgaard brought his technical prowess and eye for practical design to the partnership. Together, for more than three decades, Hvidt and Mølgaard would produce over 250 furniture designs, a legacy that included the iconic AX chair.

A masterpiece of technical expertise and innovative woodworking, the sculptural AX armchair was designed in collaboration with manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the late 1940s. It features double-curved laminated wood in the seat and back, 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. The AX went into production in 1950 and eventually gave way to a series that featured tables and other seating.

Hvidt’s proclivity for forward-looking design was typical of the venturesome furniture makers of the mid-century modern era. This extended to textures and materials, too — he believed that a tasteful combination of materials could add character and visual intrigue. With Mølgaard-Nielsen, Hvidt designed streamlined coffee tables, rosewood chairs upholstered with sumptuous black leather and teak side tables with cane shelves (teak was a sought-after material for designers at the time).

The duo’s work with celebrated manufacturers Fritz Hansen, France & Søn and Søborg Møbelfabrik has been a part of exhibitions at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Design Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Peter Hvidt seating, tables and case pieces.

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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Peter Hvidt
Le Klint model 305 brass table/wall lamp
By Le Klint, Peter Hvidt
Located in Vojens, 83
Le Klint model 305 designed by Peter white. This lamp can be used both as a table lamp and a wall lamp. It is made of brass and comes with an original le klimt lampshade holder, bu...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Brass

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen MCM Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 31 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Upholstery, Rattan, Teak

Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt midcentury Teak Book Shelf. This book shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen X-Chairs Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1979
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastically shaped pair of lounge chairs model X-Chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1979. These sculptural chairs feature a black lacqu...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Leather, Beech

60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak coffee table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Object: coffee table Manufacturer: France & Son Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-...
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1970s Danish Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Teak

1970s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard ''Ax'' Chairs
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Ax” chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Features a “X” shape frame in solid beech wood in its original condition...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Danish Jens Quistgaard Style Peter Hvidt High Back Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features a high backrest and a thick padded seat. Sleek Danish design with a sculpted oak frame and tapered legs. This rare Jens Quistg...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture

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Metal

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Peter Hvidt furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Hvidt furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Hvidt furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Peter Hvidt were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Illum Wikkelsø, Grete Jalk, and Johannes Andersen. Prices for Peter Hvidt furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $664 and can go as high as $18,868, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,649.

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