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.
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
$1,618
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
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
$7,000
H 26 in W 25 in D 22 in
Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Armchair for E Kold Christiansen Denmark 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Troy, MI
Early model PK11 armchair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christiansen Denmark circa 1957 Architectural three leg frame in stainless steel with original leather seat and arced backres...
Stainless Steel
$221 / item
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
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 Teak Daybed, Danish Modern, Circa 1960
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
$4,074
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in
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
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
$2,264
H 14.57 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
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
$6,178Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
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
$6,423
H 25.79 in W 24.81 in D 21.86 in
Vintage "PK 11" Armchair by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool “PK 11” armchair by Poul Kjærholm, designed in 1957, executed by original producer E. Kold Christensen. Carried out in ash and br...
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Nut Wood Armchair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, Danish designers have led the way in furniture design. Taking advantage of new industrial technologies, ...
Fabric, Wood
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
$17,506 / set
H 25.6 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 Armchairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of PK-11 armchairs designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 28.55 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Mogens Plum & Kay Iversen for Poul Hundevad Lounge Chairs 'PH81' in Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Plum and Kay Ingemann Iversen for Poul Hundevad, lounge chairs 'PH81', beech, black leather, Denmark, circa 1965 This pair of comfortable Danish armchairs is designed by Mo...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
Kai Winding Armchair Model 60 in Oak and Saddle Leather for Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Winding
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, model 60, designed by Kai Winding in 1961 and produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark. The chair is crafted in solid oak with seat and back in saddle leather, giving it a clas...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Kurt Østervig, Poul Hundevad, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered in a great shearling lambswool. Designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup stolefabrik in the 1970s, stamped underneath. The...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Danish Blue Model No. 14L Armchair from Poul Hundevad, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Very rare armchair designed and made by Poul Hundevad in the mid-1950s. This #14L relax chair with low back is ergonomically a dream come true and very comfortable. The chair has a m...
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 21.86 in D 24.81 in
Lounge Chair in Oak and Brown Patinated Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The lounge chair designed by Poul Hundevad and manufactured by Vamdrup in the 1960s sounds like a beautiful and elegant piece of furniture. Poul Hundevad was a Danish furniture desi...
Leather, Oak
Poul Hundevad Sarfari chair for Vamdrup Denmark 1950
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nicely made Safari chair designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup, Denmark 1950. This chair was made of solid oak and has its original natural leather seat and back. Very nice patina to...
Leather, Oak
Campaign Chair by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A folding campaign chair in teak, leather and canvas in fine, original condition.
Canvas, Leather, Teak