Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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.

Creator: Peter Hvidt

Coffee Table Model FD 515 By Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen From 1950s

$2,631Sale Price|20% Off

Coffee Table Model FD 515 By Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen From 1950s

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Coffee table, model FD 515, designed by Peter Hvidt 1916-1986 & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 1907-1993 made in teak wood from 1956. The coffee table is fitted with a wicker newspaper shelf ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son

$2,282

Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son

By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn

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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak, Rattan

Teak Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark, Mid Century

$1,500

H 25 in W 29.25 in D 29.25 in

Teak Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark, Mid Century

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful side or corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. Solid teak and cane, the table is marked. The height of the cane top is 16.75”.

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Cane, Teak

Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table

$1,893

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, France & Søn, 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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak, Rattan

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 Coffee Table France & Daverkosen

$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 Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, 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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Brass

1950s 'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$2,490

H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in

1950s 'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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 ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Walnut

Brown Teak Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son

$1,597

H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

Brown Teak Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son

By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Göteborg, SE

Side table "Minerva" in teak and rattan by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark. Measure; Height 64 Width 76 Depth 76 cm The table ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Rattan, Teak

1950's Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$2,800

H 22 in W 35 in D 19 in

1950's Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and rare 1950's side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen. It was part of the AX series designed by the two designers for FH and it contained table...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Beech, Teak

1950s Mølgaard & Hvidt AX Coffee Table Teak and Beech for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

$2,108

H 22.05 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in

1950s Mølgaard & Hvidt AX Coffee Table Teak and Beech for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage AX coffee table by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. The table is made in the 1950s of teak with inlaid beech wood and rema...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Beech, Teak

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

$3,452

H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 16.54 in

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

By France & Søn

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Teak Dining Table by France and Son A large teak dining table designed by the renowned duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielson in the 1950s. Crafted by France and Son in the 1960s...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

Minerva side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn

$1,938

H 64 in W 74 in D 74 in

Minerva side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Kiel, SH

Beautiful square Side table in solid teak designed in 1957 by Designer Duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen manufactured by famous company France & Son conical legs and two she...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s

$2,067Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in

'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Greding, DE

Rectangular side table on thin conical legs with two tiers. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed the “Minerva” table for France & Son in 1957. La...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Wood

Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table

$2,945

H 25 in W 30 in D 30 in

Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

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...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Cane, Teak

Bar Cart by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s

$2,126

H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in

Bar Cart by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Rare bar cart designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler in the 1960s, an exquisite example of Danish modern design and craftsmanship. The piece features a sol...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Brass

Previously Available Items

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

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H 19.3 in W 55.91 in D 21.66 in

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in teak. Cane shelf. Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt Teak and Brass Coffee Table Model 523, France & Son, Denmark 1952

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H 16.93 in Dm 51.19 in

Peter Hvidt Teak and Brass Coffee Table Model 523, France & Son, Denmark 1952

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This beautiful an rare two-tone modular coffee table was designed by the renowned Danish designer Peter Hvidt in 1952 and produced by the cabinetmaker France & Son in the early 1950s...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Brass

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Side Table

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H 21.66 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Side Table

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen side table in partly solid teak Model Silverline, Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, France & Søn, 1960s

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H 20.48 in Dm 35.44 in

Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, France & Søn, 1960s

By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Coffee Table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1960s. Manufactured by France & Søn. Teak frame, rattan magazine rack, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor we...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Brass

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

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H 19.69 in Dm 39.38 in L 19.69 in

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Cane shelf. Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak, Cane

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

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H 19.69 in Dm 39.38 in

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

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H 19.69 in Dm 38.59 in

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Solid Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen

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H 15.75 in Dm 39 in

Mid Century Solid Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage round coffee table model FD 515 designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn. This piece displays a low profil...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Teak

Three Nesting Tables by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Daverkosen

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H 20.48 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in

Three Nesting Tables by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Daverkosen

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Nesting tables, (3) by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Daverkosen. Solid teak. Nice used condition.

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1960s Danish Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

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Sycamore, Teak

Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Coffeetable

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H 19.69 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Coffeetable

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Part of the Minerva series, this is a solid teak table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in the 50's. Made by France & Daverkosen. The condition is very good,

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Sofa Tables

Peter Hvidt sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Hvidt sofa tables 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 sofa tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofa tables by Peter Hvidt were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofa tables by Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, and E. Kold Christensen. Prices for Peter Hvidt sofa tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,504 and can go as high as $10,179, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,022.