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.
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
1950s 'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Two tiered 'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark. In good vintage condition with some small scattered abrasions and a ...
Walnut
$4,200 / set
Pair of Peter Hvidt Teak Crescent Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Model 523 tables, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Son. The clever nesting design allows for the tables to be used as singular side tables, or...
Teak
1960s Minerva 417 Corner Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
This Minerva 417 Abcc corner table was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by France & Son in Denmark during the 1960s. Part of the Minerva modular sea...
Rattan, Teak
1950's Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare 1950's side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen. It was part of the AX series designed by the two designers for FH and it contained table...
Beech, Teak
Peter Hvidt Danish Drop Leaf Rectangular Teak End / Side Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular teak end/side table with two drop leaves, supported by a four legged frame with a bottom stretcher shelf. (PETER HVIDT)(Similar tables: DUF0382, DUF038...
Wood, Teak
'Minerva' Table, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, France & Sons, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
Title: Danish Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered 'Minerva' Table in Solid Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Sons, Denmark, c. 1960s About: Introducing a rare, two-tiered...
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Svend Åge Madsen, France & Søn
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed in 1956 by celebrated Danish architects and designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, this iconic Model FD516 coffee table exemplifies the refine...
Teak, Cane
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Teak Stacking Tables, 1960s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic set of three stacking or modular tables designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard in the 1960s. The tables feature thick solid teak tops with affixed brass tubular legs. ...
Brass
Peter Hvidt Danish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Square Teak End / Side Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century square teak end/side table with two drop leaves, supported by a four legged frame with a bottom stretcher shelf. (PETER HVIDT)(Similar tables: DUF0381, DUF0382) 2...
Wood, Teak
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
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...
Teak
Pair of Peter Hvidt Danish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Teak End / Side Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century rectangular teak end/side tables with two drop leaves, supported by a four legged frame with a bottom stretcher shelf. (PETER HVIDT)(Similar tables: DUF038...
Wood, 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
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.
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak side table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen features tapered legs and edges.
Teak
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
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 table...
Teak
$1,398
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side or End Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Danish teak end or side table. Well constructed and nice and sturdy. Stamped made in Denmark. Legs will disassemble for shipping.
Teak
$1,161
H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 16.15 in
Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Extending Drop Leaf Side End Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage flamed hardwood drop leaf table. A charming and solid piece, the top is slightly discolored on one side of the tabletop, how...
Hardwood
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Modern 2-Tier Teak Side Table by Toften Mobelfabrik
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Danish modern end/side table made by Toften Mobelfabrik. It is made of teak and has a bottom rack/shelf. It is in good condition with some age wear ...
Teak
$9,926
H 22.05 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
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.
Walnut
$1,585Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table Minerva by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare, two-tiered Minerva teak corner side table was designed by the iconic design duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This artfully crafted table is made from solid te...
Cane, Teak
Danish Teak Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish made side table in teak wood. Doweled legs and magazine shelf. Please confirm location.
Teak
Italian Rectangular 2-Tier Brass End or Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair Italian brass 2-tier rectangular side or occasional end tables, with clear glass insert tops. Unique design with bowed cabriole style legs. Solid heavy brass construction.
Brass
$1,911
H 19.69 in W 59.85 in D 20.08 in
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, the FD-516 coffee table was manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark. Constructed from Teak, the coffee table has a large rectangul...
Teak, Rattan
$3,255
H 25 in W 29.5 in D 41.5 in
Swedish Adjustable Art Deco, Rectangular Golden Elm End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco rectangular golden elm end or side table. Beautifully detailed with Carpathian elm border on the top and carved edge detail. Height is adjustable from 25" easily swi...
Birch, Elm
$2,200
H 21 in W 30 in D 21 in
John Stuart Abonized Walnut Base Copper Top Rectangular Side End Table Stand
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart ebonized mid century modern side table with copper top.
Copper
$2,214
H 21.86 in W 22.25 in D 51.19 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Coffee Table by France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant mid century danish coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s, it is made of solid teak with very disti...
Brass
Peter Hvidt Silver Line Side Table France & Son John Stuart Inc.
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
"Silver Line" low side table by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) trained as an architect and as a cabinet marker at the school of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Teak construction for the rect...
Aluminum
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Modular Coffee Table Model '523'
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen coffee table 'FD 523', teak, brass, Denmark, 1952 A modular coffee table, consisting of 6 organic segments in triangular format. Together the...
Brass
Thorald Madsen Side Tables
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair Thorald Madsen Chest of Drawers designed by Peter Hvidt. Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsens chest of drawers, cabinets, night stands, side tables. Composed of Teak. A rare...
Brass
Sold
H 25 in W 29 in D 29 in
Danish Modern "Minerva" Corner Table By Peter Hvidt And Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1960s Danish Modern two-tier corner side table was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and manufactured by France & Son. This table features solid teak construction ...
Cane, Teak
Two tier end tables by Peter Hvidt and Oral Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice pair of the classic two tier side table designed by Peter Hvidt and Oral Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son. This asymmetrical table has an upper surface in teak with a lo...
Cane, Teak
AX Table Hvidt & Mølgaard Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
An 'AX' table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This table was made during the 1950s for Fritz Hansen. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed their 'AX' collec...
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Teak Side Tables by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart Inc
By Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist and beautiful solid teak occasional tables can be stacked or used as end tables or night stands. The tables were designed by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart Inc. and made in D...
Teak, Wood
Sold
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Brown Teak Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Göteborg, SE
Side table "Minerva" in teak and rattan by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark. Measure; Height 64 Width 76 Depth 76 cm The table ...
Rattan, Teak
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H 21.26 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Side Table in Solid Rosewood by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Side Table in Solid Rosewood by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Solid rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Franc...
Rosewood
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H 25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Corner Step Table Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning solid teak corner table is designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark in the 1960s. There is a label by the manufacture...
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 523 Pinwheel Table
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find Pinwheel table designed in the mid-1950s by Hvidt & Molgaard. This listing is for a single table however at the time of writing w...
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 523 Pinwheel Table
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find Pinwheel table designed in the mid 50’s by Hvidt & Molgaard. This listing is for a single table however at the time of writing we...
Teak