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.
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
Pair of Safari Easy Chairs in Beech and Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This pair of safari easy chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s, exemplifies the balance of portability, comfort, and craft...
Leather, Beech, Canvas
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
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
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
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French mid-century beech dining chairs.
Beech
$227 / 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
$1,750
H 14.57 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
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
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
Aluminum
$2,198Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of Beechwood in a chocolate brown shade. The backrest is made of rosewood. The slightl...
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
$5,395Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Huntington, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Naugahyde, Walnut
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
$3,460 / set
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s A striking pair of mid-20th century easy chairs, crafted in Spain during the 1950s. These Brutalist lounge chairs feat...
Leather, Beech
$3,352 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid rosewood. New upholstered in tan aniline leather. Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,400 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.
By Ercol
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of elm and beech easy chairs model 493 produced by Ercol, England circa 1950s. Ercol is the name of a British furniture manufacturer. The firm da...
Beech
$4,900 / set
H 28 in W 26 in D 31 in
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Borge Jensen in Gray
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Borge Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish lounge chairs designed by Borge Jensen Sonner and produced by Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S in the 1960s. Solid rosewood frames with tweed charcoal grey cushions. ...
Rosewood, Fabric
Poul Hundevad Danish mid century rosewood dining chairs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Dublin, IE
Set of 8 Poul Hundevad 1958 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Model 30, made by Poul Hundevad, Denmark newly reupholstered in bouclé fabric by de ploeg. Set of four or six available on request...
Rosewood
Pair of Folding Chairs Designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Denmark, 1960’s Beech and canvas. Measures: H: 83 cm / 32 ¾’’ SH: 50 cm / 19 ¾’’ W: 52 cm / 20 ½’’ D: 58 cm / 22 ¾’’.
Canvas, Beech
Sold
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 1950s Mid Century Poul Hundevad Teak & Leather Model 30 Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, England
Set of 6 1950s Poul Hundevad for Hundevad Vamdrup teak dining chairs with feature two-rung curved ladder backrests. A well designed, stylish and unique design. Well made with tapered...
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 1950s Poul Hundevad Model 30 Teak and Italian Leather Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad, Hundevad & Co.
Located in London, England
A set of 4 1950s Poul Hundevad for Hundevad Vamdrup teak dining chairs with feature curved two-rung ladder backrests. Beautifully made with tapered legs and a curved back designed fo...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of Four Chairs in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four chairs in rosewood by Poul Hundevad. Original upholstery in simili leather. Referenced by the Design Museum Denmark under number RP00757.
Rosewood
Six 1950s Poul Hundevad Teak Model 30 Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, England
A rare set of six 1950s Poul Hundevad for Hundevad Vamdrup teak dining chairs with feature curved two-rung ladder backrests. Beautifully designed and very well made with tapered legs...
Faux Leather, Teak
"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Denton, TX
Teak and black leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, circa 1950. The leather is not original.
Poul Hundevad Sculpted Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Ten finely crafted Mid-Century dining chairs, model #30, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Poul Hundevad & Co. Features elegantly sculpted wood frames with exquisite joinery. The float...
Leather, Wool, Wood
Poul Hundevad Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted solid Brazilian Rosewood dining chairs designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark. Features solid Rosewood with sculpted curved backs and book-matched grain in center. Floatin...