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 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
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
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
$600
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s. A great object for the Scandinavian int...
Wool, Oak
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Velvet, Beech
$142Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specif...
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard
Burgundy Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet burgundy upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characte...
Pair of Beige Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Velvet
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Velvet
$223 / 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, 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
$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
Pair of Mustard Yellow Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristi...
Velvet, Wood
William Sheppee Folding Iron and Leather Stool
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual folding foot stool by William Sheppee. Heavy wrought iron and patinated brown saddle leather.
Wrought Iron
$2,190 / set
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 12.33 in
Pair of Foot Stools in Walnut and Leather Seat with Tacks
Located in Miami, FL
The structure forms a rectangular form with both sides of the base intersecting and supporting each other. The seats are natural cowhide and attached to the frame by large round bron...
Bronze
Sold
H 15.56 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather. Designed in 1958 after drawings of the original ...
Leather, Oak
Poul Hundevad Teak 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 teak. Later new brown vintage leather cover.Produced by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Denmark 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Folding Stool
By Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
Wood and Cognac leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad. circa 1950. Unsigned. Base in very good vintage condition with original leather seat. Hundevad based his design on...
Leather, Wood
Folding Stool 'Guldhøj Stole' by Poul Hundevad, Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Utrecht, NL
This folding stool, the 'Guldhøj Stole', was designed by Danish designer Poul Hundevad in 1948. Hundevad designed the folding stool after a very special chair; the 'Guldhøj Chair', a...
Leather, Oak
Poul Hundevad Folding Stool in Brown Leather and Teak
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Danish teak folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad. In original condition. Simple, elegant and natural design. Great patina in the finish and leath...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 14.57 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Poul Hundevad “Guldhøj / Gold Hill” Stool in Beech and Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and great example of Poul Hundevad's iconic “Guldhøj” folding stool in beech and leather. In good and original vintage condition showing some signs from age and use. The original sticker is still attached under neath the leather seating. Literature: Mobilia 1957. "Replica of bronze age stool...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Leather and Teak Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Illums Bolighus
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern Gold Hill ottoman stools designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Stølefabrik. This foldable footstool is sculpted in old growth teak...
Leather, Teak
"Guldhøj" Stool by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Guldhøj" stool manufactured by Cabinetmaker Poul Hundevad in Vamdrup Denmark. This example from the 1950s. Made from solid old growth teak and original cognac leather. Very good con...
Leather, Teak
Poul Hundevad Danish Folding Stool PH 43
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish modern teak and leather folding stool by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, circa 1960s. The leather has been replaced as the original leather was very fragile and tore but still availab...
Leather, Teak
"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Denton, TX
"Gold Hill" Folding teak stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad. This one has the original leather.
Leather, Teak