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.
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
danish-style cabinet, Peter HVIDT, 1960
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This piece of furniture embodies the refined and functional aesthetics of Scandinavian style, combining clean lines and high-quality materials. Peter Hvidt's Cabinet is distinguished...
Wood
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Level Tambour Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern cabinet with two-level tambour doors, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal a well-orga...
Teak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,397Sale Price|30% Off
Peter Hvidt for France & Son Teak, Vintage 1960’s high Credensa / sideboard
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning High Sideboard by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s A striking and elegant high sideboard designed by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, Denmark. This refined piece c...
Teak
$3,087
H 23.63 in W 82.29 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Teak Low Sideboard by Clausen & Søn, 1960s Denmark, Mid-century Modern
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Vintage Danish low sideboard in teak by Clausen & Son iwth original sticker on the back, made in the 1960s. Clean mid-century modern design with a low, long form and balanced pro...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece features a well-crafted teak case with two t...
Teak
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 78.75 in D 20 in
1960s Danish Mod Credenza Sideboard Teakwood Style of Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Danish Mod Credenza Sideboard in Teakwood. Stunning beauty. In the Style of Johannes Andersen Unmarked Measures: 78.75 W x...
Metal
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
$2,699
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 17.13 in
Vintage Low Sideboard Cabinet, Denmark 1960s Mid-century Modern, Kjærnulf Style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish Brutalist sideboard in solid Nordic oak is often attributed to Henning Kjærnulf and made in Denmark during the 1960s. A piece bu...
Oak
The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This credenza is a tambour door stereo console inspired by Mid Century Modern Design, a love of music and records, and our friend Lawrence who firs...
Walnut
$3,600
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Bookcase for Soborg, Denmark 1960's
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Design duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Danish company Soborg Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The cabinet shaped bookcase is modular and the shelves can be arranged any way y...
Teak
$2,495
H 30 in W 73.5 in D 17.25 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet Bar Cabinet 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Mid Century Modern Danish style teak credenza sideboard, circa 1968. This elegant mid century credenza is made from teak, the credenza having twin three paneled door...
Teak
$2,284Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Vintage 1960s teak wood sideboard of Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Tall teak wood sideboard with gilt brass inserts, the two central sliding doors are black painted wood, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear due ...
Brass
Teak vintage sideboard with drawers, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Teak vintage sideboard with drawers, Denmark 1960
Teak
On Hold|$4,500
H 34 in W 68.5 in D 17.75 in
Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind Teak Sideboard for France & Sons
By Torben Lind, France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak sideboard was designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Sons and is a strong example of clean Danish modern craftsmanship. The piece features a balan...
Brass
Vintage 1960s teak wood sideboard, Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Teak sideboard with four drawers and two hinged doors that lock with a key, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Height ...
Metal
1960s teak sideboard
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Small but functional 1960s sideboard in perfect Mid-Century style and of Italian manufacture. Made of teak wood, it features an asymmetrical configuration with four drawers fitted ...
Metal, Brass
$2,700
H 29.88 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in
Peter Hvidt, for Søborg Denmark, 1952-56 Teak Bookcase Hutch #3
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Modern bookcase hutch designed by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1952–56. Finely crafted of solid teak, the open bookcase features exposed joinery along th...
Teak
$3,046Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
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 wr...
Wood, Teak
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
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 Cabinets
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Danish Modern dressers designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Crafted from richly toned teak, with a striking grain pattern across the dr...
Teak
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H 37.21 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinet in Teak for Søborg Møbelfabrik, 1956
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in 1956, a beautifully crafted example of Danish mid-century modernism Constructed from solid teak, th...
Teak
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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
Sold
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Level Tambour Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern cabinet with two-level tambour doors, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal a well-organize...
Teak
Solid Teak Tambour Credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
We are suckers for this Danish teak credenza designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik. Danish teak credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen f...
Teak
danish-style cabinet, Peter HVIDT, 1960
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This piece of furniture embodies the refined and functional aesthetics of Scandinavian style, combining clean lines and high-quality materials. Peter Hvidt's Cabinet is distinguished...
Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 65.25 in
Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish teak credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik. It features solid teak construction, solid teak tambour doors, dovetailed corners on the edge of...
Teak
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H 34.38 in W 65.38 in D 18.88 in
Peter Hvidt Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza for Soborg, Circa 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish solid teak tambour door credenza by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler. This example features a matching tamboured top cabinet, with both pieces displaying the designer’s signature...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sideboard in Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Esperance, NY
Credenza shows a good amount of wear for its age. Left side has a few chips, tambour door has one broken rod, top has some scratches/ discoloration, sides have some separation, piece...
Teak
Sold
H 34 in W 65.5 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Søborg Møbelf
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Søborg Møbelfabrik, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen teak tambour-door credenza for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 34.38 in W 65 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Tambour Sideboard in Teak, Denmark, 1958
By Soborg Mobler, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A useful and well-proportioned sideboard by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen featuring exposed finger joinery all around the case, sculpted teak drawer and door pulls, and expertl...
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 35.25 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Record Bar Cr
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard mid century Danish teak tambour door record bar credenza Bar credenza measures: 35.25 wide x 19 deep x 33 inches high All ...
Teak
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H 34.26 in W 65.36 in D 18.9 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Nielsen Tambour Sideboard, Denmark, 1958
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super quality small sideboard designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen and manufactured by Soborg Mobler, Denmark, 1958. The cabinet has 2 tambour doors on the left and 5 dr...
Teak