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.
Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard for France & Son, Denmark
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning, sculptural teak drop-leaf dining table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard. Beautiful oval shape and legs in the shape of five joined, sculpted rectangles. Beautiful teak woo...
Teak
Peter Hvidt Round Extendable Solid Teak Dining Table, Made in Denmark, 1959
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Peter Hvidt extandable dining table created in 1959 by Soborg Mobler. Featuring a beautiful solid teak wood construction, and a solid teak floating top with clean lines, organic shap...
Teak
Dining Table in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Stunning Mid-Century Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn / France & Daverkosen from the 1950s. Extendet: 170,5cm Completly restore...
Brass
1960s Danish Gate Leg 20/59 Dining Table In Teak By Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb 1960s model 20-59 dining table by Peter Hvidt for Danish makers France & Son. Dimensions: Length: 163 cm Width (fully extended): 143 cm, Width (1 leaf extended): 94 cm...
Brass
Mid-Century 20-59 Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century 20-59 Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, 1960s
Wood
Peter Hvidt Danish Gate Leg Drop Leaf Console / Dining Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century wooden console / dining table with a rectangular console profile when closed, with two demilune drop leaves supported by four gate legs to create a circular dining...
Wood
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Extending Dining Table Model 311 for Soborg, 1956
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian design, this Peter Hvidt dining table was was created in 1956 by the renowned Danish manufacturer Søborg Møbler. Featuring a beautiful...
Teak
Rainer Daumiller Extendable Round Dining Table in Solid Pine
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, extendable round table, solid pine, Denmark, 1970s This round dining table by Rainer Daumiller can be configured into a larger version by means of an extendable le...
Pine
$3,550
H 19.25 in W 59.75 in D 19.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 Coffee Table France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 coffee table France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s. FD 516 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen - Teak and Cane coffee table - Denmark 195...
Brass
Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Swedish style gate leg table with one drop leaf. The top can be separated from the base by pulling out a peg on each end. Table is 28.5" tall, 40" long and 36" wide when open...
Pine
1960s Scandinavian Modern Danish Solid Teak Round Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Very elegant 1960s round dining table Made in Denmark, unusually constructed from solid teak wood (not veneered). Quintessential Scandinavian Modern design: minimal, fine materials, highly practical, clean smooth lines, sturdy construction and timeless aesthetic. The table has a diameter of 40 in (100 cm) and a single leg, which achieves an uncluttered appearance under the table and buttressing into four feet that rise a low profile parallel to the floor. This leg form in teak bears a striking resemblance to the iconic La Fonda base by Charles Eames, which was cast in Aluminum. Table height is standard 28.5 in (72 cm). The leg and feet are also carved from beautiful solid, strait grained teak. The table has been professionally refinished in a hard wax oil which faithfully presents the original look and feel whilst providing contemporary levels of robust protection. The table has only extremely minor signs of wear considering the age and use. This timeless table shows every promise of gracing a kitchen or dining room for another 60 years, and then some. The contemporaneous cognac leather shell chairs...
Steel
$2,050
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
$1,928
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 France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Basildon, London
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
$3,847
H 28.75 in W 87.5 in D 47 in
Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 47 wide x 47 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, each ...
Teak
$4,500Sale Price|33% Off
H 29 in W 98 in D 40 in
Harvey Probber Midcentury Saber Leg Extension Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Harvey Probber featuring two 16 inch extending leaves for a total of 98 inches. The iconic table has sabre formed legs with a dram...
Hardwood
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 56 in D 48 in
Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
G Plan teak dining table Mid-Century Modern G Plan round 48" dining table with a rich teak grain. Butterfly extension leaf expands the tabl...
Teak
$6,066Sale Price|20% Off
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
Mid‑20th‑Century Rustic Oak Dining Table, France 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A warm and characterful example of French rural design, this 1960s oak dining table blends the honesty of traditional craftsmanship with the clean, functional sensibility of mid‑20th...
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern extendable teak dining table was designed and manufactured in Denmark 1960s. This exquisite dining table boasts a sturdy and elegant teak frame, which adds a touch of s...
Teak
1960s Danish Solid Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for Soborg
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A remarkable 1960s solid teak dining table by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Møbelfabrik, crafted from exquisite old-growth teak that radiates warmth and depth. The slightly elliptical surfa...
Teak
Sold
H 28.25 in W 55 in D 64 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Drop Leaf Dining Table in Solid Teak
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
A solid teak, drop leaf dining table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Son Denmark. Beautiful high quality construction with amazing brass details. This is going...
Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 64 in D 56 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This fantastic drop-leaf dining table, Model 2059, was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn. Made of solid teak, it features two drop leaves, brass ball hinges an...
Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in Dm 47.25 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 311 Extendable Dining Table, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully refinished Model 311 teak extendable dining table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler, designed in 1956, comes with a single leaf and is sta...
Teak
1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Dining Table by France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a drop-leaf dining table designed in the 1950s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, and produced by France & Son in Denmark. It is constructed from solid teak wood, and ha...
Metal, Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Drop Leaf MCM Dining Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Sayreville, NJ
France & Son Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Gorgeous collectors dining table with a refinished top. Collapsable table...
Teak
Peter Hvidt Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Exquisite Danish large drop-leaf dining table by Peter Hvidt, expertly refinished. Beautifully grained. This was purchased new in Copenhagen in the late 50s.
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 56 in D 64 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Drop-Leaf Teak Dining Table for France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning modern dining table by the iconic Danish duo, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark circa 1950s. Quintessentially Danish, this dining table featu...
Brass
Hvidt Drop-side Dining Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautiful drop side dining table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Made in Denmark from teak for France and Son in the 1960s. T...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Solid Teak Drop Leaf Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a Gateleg drop leaf table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son in Denmark. This is going to be a stunning conversation piece once we restore it to great ...
Teak
Peter Hvidt Mid Century Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt mid century dining table with 2 leaves This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, each of the 2 leaves are 12 inches wide, making a maximum table width o...
Wood
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H 28.5 in W 64 in D 55 in
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Oval Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a true time capsule of a piece! The original owner purchased this piece new, in Germany, in 1962 and then had it shipped to the states where it has sat, undisturbed, since 19...
Brass