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 Daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad, 1960s Vintage
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 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
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
Daybed GE 19 - Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Classic daybed model GE 19 in the standard version, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama. The piece stands out for its clean, timeless design language and the high-q...
Wool, Teak
$4,021
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
$37,338
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed black leather E. Kold Christensen Denmark 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
PK 80 was one of the most sophisticated works from this period by Kjaerholm. Its striking proportions, the elegance of its materials and connections, and the beauty of the large welt...
Metal
$39,500
H 12 in W 75 in D 32 in
Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very lively pat...
Stainless Steel
$9,651
H 16.93 in W 40.95 in D 80.32 in
Large Teak Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 159, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This exquisite teak daybed, designed by Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, showcases the simplicity and elegance of classic Danish design. Its sleek, solid wood frame f...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
$4,882
H 21.66 in W 73.23 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner GE19 Daybed in Teak and Camel Leather for Getama Denmark 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful early Daybed Model GE19 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1960s. Teak frame with tapered legs in very good vintage condition with minor traces of use. New mattr...
Leather, Teak
Danish daybed in teak and fabic Mid-Century Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A beautiful and refined Danish daybed crafted in teak and dating from the 1960s. The daybed features a particularly clean and minimal construction with a long rectangular teak frame...
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, this French oak daybed reflects the duo’s instinct for sculptural simplicity and everyday utility. This example is fitted with a c...
Linen, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama – Model GE6 Teak Daybed, Denmark, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama – Model GE6 Teak Daybed, Denmark, 1960 A classic Danish modern daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, model GE6, crafted in teakwood with newly uph...
Upholstery, Teak
$30,300
H 25.01 in W 77.56 in D 34.06 in
Daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel Les Allues, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s for the chalets of Méribel Les Allues, France. This piece of furniture is a testament to Perriand's timeless design ethos, combinin...
Wood, Pine
$17,233
H 14.57 in W 75.79 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Daybed by Christian Durupt, Pine, French Modernist, 1960s
By Christian Durupt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Daybed by Christian Durupt, 1960s – French Modernist Design, Collaboration with Charlotte Perriand This is a vintage daybed crafted in the 1960s by the skilled French furnit...
Pine
Hans J. Wegner Teak Double Daybed Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s, Rare
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Teak-framed sofa by master Danish designer, Hans Wegner. This rare version of his famous daybed has a base that slides open to create a larger (double) bed. A bed cover unrolls to pr...
Teak
Sold|$2,757
H 16.93 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Daybed Model GE19 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
An elegant and lightweight teak daybed, model GE19, designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1960s, exemplifying the refined simplicity and exceptional craftsmanship of Danish modern design...
Teak
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by Cordemeijer for Royal Auping
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Royal Auping features a bone white painted enameled metal frame with gently rounded corners and four splayed painted wood legs in ...
Metal
Kaj Winding for Poul Hundevad Oak Daybed
By Poul Hundevad, Kaj Winding
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Danish midcentury daybed in oakwood designed by Kaj Winging for Poul Hundevad, circa 1960s. This versatile piece doubles as a daybed and sofa. Clean, stylish lines characteristic o...
Oak
Poul Hundevad Rosewood Daybed
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Francisco, CA
Poul Hundevad design figural grain rosewood daybed or sofa. Very good original condition, labeled.
Rosewood