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
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
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
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
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
$4,058
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
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
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
$220 / 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
$2,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
1970's Poul Hundevad Six Danish Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak and Pink Upholstery
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Poul Hundevad
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
$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
Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 6 midcentury compass style beech chairs.
Beech, Faux Leather
$42,000 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Set of 10 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set is composed of ten chairs produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. Chairs are made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with 100% Organic Silk fabric from our collection Bossa Fabrics. The restoration process followed historical references published in magazines from the period. Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. This fabric color was made using Mango tree...
Wood, Silk
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
$4,665
H 39.38 in W 27.76 in D 32.68 in
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Tri...
Metal
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
$3,249 / 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
$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 Borge Jensen, Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
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 30.71 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
"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 Kai Kristiansen, Poul Hundevad
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 Kai Kristiansen, Poul Hundevad
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...