Poul Hundevad was a master craftsman who designed and built furniture in his hometown of Vamdrup, Denmark. He is famed for his adaptable, functionalist creations. Multi-purpose design had become a standard in the Scandinavian modern furniture of the mid-20th century, and Hundevad imbued this approach into many of his creations, such as incorporating fold-down trays into his credenzas and sideboards.
Hundevad was born in Vamdrup in 1917. He trained as a carpenter and for many years, he owned his own workshop and furniture factory. He designed and constructed his own furniture as well as pieces that were manufactured by other designers. He worked alongside such notable furniture creators as Carlo Jensen and Kaj Winding.
Hundevard put a premium on space — the homes of mid-20th-century Denmark were not very big and usually consisted of small rooms with little storage — and so he created many foldable designs that could be stowed easily and kept out of the way when they were not needed.
His fame grew in 1960 when Hundevad introduced the Guldhoj stool. He created it as a replica of a Bronze Age stool excavated from a burial mound near his hometown, keeping the original form and dimensions exact. The Guldhoj is a simple stool, made of teak, oak, beech or ash. It folds out in an X configuration and has an uncomplicated leather seat. It was produced through the early 21st century, the later iterations being reproductions made by one of Hundevard’s employees. Though Hundevard masterfully crafted many inventive and functional designs, he is most remembered for the minimal genius of this mid-century modern folding stool.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Poul Hundevard storage pieces, seating, tables and more.
Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Daybed or Sofa by Kai Winding for Hundevad
By Kai Winding, Poul Hundevad
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding 1960s Rosewood daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad and Company finished on all sides with original fitted slats featuring beautiful wood grains with warm luster. Scarce...
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
Poul Hundevad, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four wood and floral-printed fabric dining chairs or side chairs designed and produced by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, designed by Jo...
Fabric, Wood
1960's Mid-Century Poul Hundevad Teak Daybed
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This refined Danish modern daybed by Hundevad exemplifies the brand’s commitment to understated elegance, precision craftsmanship, and functional design. Crafted in warm, finely grai...
Teak
Folding Stool by Poul Hundevald, Sweden 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
Folding curved teak and black leather stool.
Leather, Teak
Poul Hundevad, Dining Room Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1958
By Poul Hundevad
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six teak and fabric dining room chairs or side chairs designed and produced by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, c. 1958. Dramatic patina to wood. Cushions in distressed condition, ...
Fabric, Teak
Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Scandinavian Stool model PH-43 designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark in the 60's. Very good original vintage condition with beautiful crafted solid teak frame and dark brown leat...
Leather, Teak
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad, 1960's
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Poul Hundevad, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Gabriel Savak p...
Rosewood, Fabric
1970's Poul Hundevad Six Danish Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak and Pink Upholstery
By Poul Hundevad, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Poul Hundevad six danish dining chairs in tanned oak and pink upholstery by Vamo Møbelfabrik Sønderborg The chairs are in good vintage condition and frames of the chairs have...
Oak
1960's Fully Restored Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Stool in Oak and Leather Seat
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Danish Poul Hundevad folding footstool in oak and leather seat Poul Hundevads footstool was an almost exact copy of of the almost intact 3500 years old "Guldhøj" footstool th...
Leather, Oak
Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs In Oak & Hide Leather by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1950s folding safari chairs in oak and hide leather by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup. They feature elegantly curved oak legs with tan hide seats, backs and armrests. ...
Leather, Oak
Restored Mid-Century Folding Table and Stools by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant and functional Mid-Century Danish design by Poul Hundevad, this 1960s folding table with four stools is both practical and sculptural. Each...
Wood
Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant folding chair by Poul Hundevad is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design from the 1950s. Crafted in Denmark, the chair combines a sculptural patinated oak fram...
Patent Leather, Oak
Guldhoj Stool of Oak by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Francisco, CA
‘Guldhoj’ Stool of Oak, seat of stretched black leather. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup, Model PH-43 (Non-Original Cushion of black leather included). Th...
Leather, Oak
Restored Danish Teak Folding Table with Three Nesting Chairs by Poul Hundevad, 1
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid-Century Modern folding table with three nesting chairs was designed by Poul Hundevad in Denmark in the 1960s. A brilliant multifunctional piece, the three chairs fold flat a...
Wood
$4,532Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
Leather, Teak
Rare rosewood chair 'Model 30' by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare dining chair designed by Poul Hundevad in Denmark during the 1950s. Made in rosewood with seats upholstered in high quality cognac leather. Eleven chairs available.
Leather, Rosewood
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool Model PH in Wengé Wood & Natural Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Guldhøj Stool", Model PH 43 Folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, the "Guldhøj Stool" is crafted from Wengé wood with beautifully patinated cognac-colored leather. The piece rem...
Leather, Wenge
Mid-Century Folding Chair Designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. -Very practical. -Fully functional. - Made of wood and teak veneer. - Wear according to age and use.
Wood
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj oak stool Denmark 1960s Model stems from a folding stool from the bronze age circa 1400 BC found during an excavation in Guldhøj (Golden Hill) in Denmark. The stool was designed by Hundevad in 1960 based on the drawings by this stool and is a Danish modern furniture...
Leather, Oak
Safari lounge chair by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup, Denmark 1950s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century modern safari or campaign chair. Designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Vamdrup in the 1950s. The frame is made from oak. It has a seat and back made from canvas. The ...
Canvas, Oak
Poul Hundevad Oak Guldhøj Folding Stool Model PH-41 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Handewitt, DE
Guldhøj folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model PH-41. Made in oak. Later new brown vintage leather cover. Produced by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Denmark 1960s.
Leather, Oak
$7,730 / set
Set of Six Poul Hundevad Model 30 Chairs 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six dining chairs, model no.30 by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co. 1960. Made in finest wood. With grey / creme stripes fabric. Ask us and we will be happy to reupholster the ...
Fabric, Wood
Poul Hundevad Safari Armchair Denmark, 1950
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare and stylish Safari armchair designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Denmark, 1950. This solid Oak chair comes with it's original natural leather sea...
Leather, Oak
Folding Stool in Teak and Original Natural Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950's
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Folding Stool in Teak and Original Natural Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak and original natural leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare...
Teak, Leather
Poul Hundevad Folding Stool Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding stool model Guldhøj / PH 43 designed by Poul Hundevad. Produced by Poul Hundevad in Vamdrup, Denmark.
Leather, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of Six Chairs in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of 6 chairs in rosewood by Poul Hundevad. Original upholstery in blue Alcantara. Referenced by the Design Museum Denmark under number RP00757. Seats ca...
Teak
Five 1960s Danish Model 30 Dining Chairs by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of five 1960s "model 30" dining chairs by Danish designer Poul Hundevad. Newly restored and re-covered in thick weave mustard Camira fabric, these chairs are striking examples...
Teak
Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak folding stool with a black leather sling seat. Famed copy of oldest existing piece of furniture in Scandinavia.
Leather
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Guldhøj Stool", Model PH 43 Folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, the "Guldhøj Stool" is crafted from oak with beautifully patinated cognac-colored leather. The piece remains in ...
Leather, Oak
Poul Hundevad set of four dining chairs in teak and leather, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Hundevad set of four dining chairs in teak. New upholstered with black aniline leather. Made and designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark 1960s
Leather, Teak
Solid Wood Folding oak Stool by Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The "Guldhøj Stool" (Model PH 43) by Poul Hundevad is a refined folding stool crafted in oak with original, patinated black leather. Designed in 1958 and produced in the 1960s, it re...
Oak
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, GB
“Gold Hill Chair” A solid wood folding stool, seat with black leather. Model PH 41. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup. Retailed by Illums Bolighus, with metal tag. Literature: Mobilia 1...
Leather, Hardwood
Stool of Oak & full grain leather Model PH 43 by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Lejre, DK
The stool named "The Golden High Chair" made of oak with a seat of stretched black grain leather. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup, Model PH 43. The stool is actually a copy of the old...
Oak
Midcentury Stool Model PH43 Designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in oak and patinated leather, designed and made by Poul Hundevad. Made in Denmark 1950s
Leather, Oak
Original 'Gold Hill' Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
It's so rare to find one of these beautiful stools in original condition, original leather still with it's label beneath ! The only thing we have had to do is give the wooden parts a...
Leather, Teak
Vintage Guldhoj Scandinavian Stool
By Poul Hundevad
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Poul Hundevad trained as a carpenter and, for a time, owned his own cabinetmaking shop and furniture factory. In 1960, he began production of his most famous work, the Guldhøj chair....
Leather, Teak
1950s Safari Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Canvas by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Safari armchair and coordinating ottoman, designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Denmark in 1950. The frames are constructed of teak and the set retains its original natural...
Metal