Peter Hvidt Furniture
Danish, 1916-1986
One half of the influential Danish furniture duo Hvidt and Mølgaard, architect and designer Peter Hvidt created shapely works in teak and rosewood that could be mass-produced and transported at a scale rarely seen before his time. Alongside his business partner, Aalborg-born designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, the pair crafted furniture which stands today as a masterclass in the combination of elegance and practicality that is typical of Scandinavian modernism.
Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry, and graduated from the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Hvidt established his own design firm in 1940 and taught for three years at his former school, during which he designed the teak Portex chair — Denmark’s first stacking chair (this design has alternatively been attributed to Hvidt’s partnership with Mølgaard-Nielsen over the years).
The exceptional collaboration between Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen took shape in 1944. A student of pioneering Danish modernist designer and architect Kaare Klint and fellow graduate of the School of Arts and Crafts, Mølgaard brought his technical prowess and eye for practical design to the partnership. Together, for more than three decades, Hvidt and Mølgaard would produce over 250 furniture designs, a legacy that included the iconic AX chair.
A masterpiece of technical expertise and innovative woodworking, the sculptural AX armchair was designed in collaboration with manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the late 1940s. It features double-curved laminated wood in the seat and back, and is an early example of knock-down furniture. This meant that it could be easily dismantled and assembled at its destination, which rendered the chair economical for transport on cargo ships and therefore could reach a worldwide audience. The AX went into production in 1950 and eventually gave way to a series that featured tables and other seating.
Hvidt’s proclivity for forward-looking design was typical of the venturesome furniture makers of the mid-century modern era. This extended to textures and materials, too — he believed that a tasteful combination of materials could add character and visual intrigue. With Mølgaard-Nielsen, Hvidt designed streamlined coffee tables, rosewood chairs upholstered with sumptuous black leather and teak side tables with cane shelves (teak was a sought-after material for designers at the time).
The duo’s work with celebrated manufacturers Fritz Hansen, France & Søn and Søborg Møbelfabrik has been a part of exhibitions at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Design Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Peter Hvidt seating, tables and case pieces.
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Creator: Peter Hvidt
Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-130 Teak Chair and Ottoman in Cowhide
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, the company was a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Cowhide, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark.
Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find.
Versatile ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Wood
Six Peter Hvidt Teak and Brass Model 523 Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Rovereta, SM
Solid teak segmented coffee table with brass legs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen tables can be configured in several ways.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Brass
Peter Hvidt Coffee Table Model Silverline by France & Søn in Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model Silverline designed by Peter Hvidt. Produced by France & Søn in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Ax" Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking chair designed by architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in collaboration with the famous artisan company Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1960s. Our chair uses quali...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Fabric, Foam, Laminate, Wood
Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set of six teak Model 523 tables, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, imported by John Stuart. The clever design allows for the tables to be used as singular side tables or configured into multiple arrangements. Configured all together, the tables form an impressive pinwheel coffee...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Brass
Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure with black leatherette upholstered seat and cushions. This vintage sofa can be tran...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Teak, Faux Leather
Rare Danish Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Scandinavian, F143
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian coffee table by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Oral Molgaard from the 1950s. Solid teak top and legs, with two lines of inlaid metal on each leg, which gives them even...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchairs Model 350 by Søborg Møbler
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs model 350 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Price listed is / item.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Teak
Pair of "Ax-chair" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition. Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1950s.
An example of this chair can be found at the Museum of Design in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table 6743 / X-Table by Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model 6743 / X-table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Teck Model 317
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchairs in teck model 317 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Original cord seat.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Lounge Chairs for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen lounge chairs designed for France & Søn in Denmark circa 1950s. This design uses quality teak wood and a few studio Craft techniq...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Brass
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Hvidt drop-leaf desk or dining table in teak and brass
Denmark, 1960s Versatile drop-leaf teak desk or dining table with brass elements by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, Denmark...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Side Table for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Montreal, QC
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen teak two-tier side table for France & Daverkosen
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Stacking Solid Teak End Table Set by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in San Jose, CA
Early mid century set of stacking side tables manufactured by France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Table tops are constructed of solid planked teak with classic slender dowel legs. This set can be used as a coffee table or separate as three end tables.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table Model FD 15/54 in Teak
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare drop-leaf coffee table model FD 15/54 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak side table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen features tapered legs and edges.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Jens Quistgaard Style Peter Hvidt High Back Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features a high backrest and a thick padded seat. Sleek Danish design with a sculpted oak frame and tapered legs. This rare Jens Quistg...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables are ava...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt Side / Tray Table Model No 1775 by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side / tray table model no 1775 designed by Peter Hvidt. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen Portex Easy Chairs, 1944
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of easy chairs designed by Peter Hvidt (Designer) and Orla Molgaar Nielsen (Architect and Designer) for Portex, Denmark 1944. This chair was originally designed as stacking armchair for dining...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Footrests
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of teak footrests with original black butt leather.
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 1959 and made by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark.
Well made...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Pair of Danish Peter Hvidt Tall Lounge Chairs in Grey Flannel
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of Danish midcentury Peter Hvidt tall lounge chairs newly re-upholstered in grey flannel.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
1950s Solid Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
We have a rarely seen solid teak coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen, all shined up and on display in our Chinatown showroom. This special piece is perfectly...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Teak
1960s Danish Solid Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
This solid teak bookcase / display cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik is a rare variant with an off white backer and horizontal shelving...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Three Part Ax Chair Bench by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Mahogany and Birch Three Part Bench. Can be used in various configuration as two chairs with one arm, a single side chair, or a two-seat bench as well a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
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Birch, Mahogany
Pair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Model FD 151 Teak & Cane Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Troy, MI
A rare pair of model FD-151 lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Designed in 1956 for France and Daverkosen
Sculptural solid teak frames with woven cane panel sides...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Round Teak and Cane Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful round coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen and manufactured by France & Son, Denmark 1960s. The table is made of teak and cane, with nice details in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cane & Teak Sofa for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Teak
Match Ed Pair , Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Long Chair's /Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen easy chairs for France & Daverkosen made in Denmark, circa 1950s. This stunning chair was designed with the highest quality of t...
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1950s Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak, Bentwood
Model 316 Dining chairs by Søborg Møbelfabrik, set of 2
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Roma, RM
This set of 2 chairs Model 316 has no attribution mark or proof of authenticity, but is documented in the history of design. The designers of this set are Pe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
Peter Hvidt Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s, Denmark, Brass
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt early chest of drawers made in mahogany. With drawers, handles made of patinated brass.
Made by Søborg møbler.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Brass
Soaped Oak Shelving System by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbler
By Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall bookcase shown in oak with a soaped finish. Exposed finger joints and adjustable shelves. Comprised of two stackable tops on a base with 4 feet. Designed by Peter Hvidt produc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Oak
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour sideboard, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg. Casepiece features a brass lock, carved handles, and s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Peter Hvidt furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Hvidt furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Peter Hvidt were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Illum Wikkelsø, Grete Jalk, and Johannes Andersen. Prices for Peter Hvidt furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $664 and can go as high as $18,868, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,649.