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
Rare rosewood chair 'Model 30' by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare dining chair designed by Poul Hundevad in Denmark during the 1950s. Made in rosewood with seats upholstered in high quality cognac leather. Eleven chairs available.
Leather, Rosewood
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
Poul Hundevad set of four dining chairs in teak and leather, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Hundevad set of four dining chairs in teak. New upholstered with black aniline leather. Made and designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark 1960s
Leather, Teak
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
Poul Hundevad, Dining Room Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1958
By Poul Hundevad
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six teak and fabric dining room chairs or side chairs designed and produced by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, c. 1958. Dramatic patina to wood. Cushions in distressed condition, ...
Fabric, Teak
Five 1960s Danish Model 30 Dining Chairs by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of five 1960s "model 30" dining chairs by Danish designer Poul Hundevad. Newly restored and re-covered in thick weave mustard Camira fabric, these chairs are striking examples...
Teak
$1,556 / item
H 27 in W 25 in D 24 in
Customizable Teak Wood Dining Room Chair with Beige Fabric, Nowe Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe teak wood dining room chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with beige fabric. The Nowe teak wood dining room chair, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, blends conte...
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
$2,495 / set
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six (6) Danish Dining Chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Oak, c. 1970s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from oak with with white vinyl seats. The seats are very comfortable which is the perfect match to the ergonomic slatted backs that perfectly pair to create a truly wonde...
Oak
$3,481 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Henry. W. Klein dining chairs in teak with rosewood inlays. Manufactured at Bramin Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. The being made of solid teak and rosewood has their...
Leather, Teak
$3,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, K.S. Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
Teak
$3,470 / set
H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of six Danish Brutalist dining chairs crafted in solid oak, Denmark, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
Set of six Danish Brutalist dining chairs crafted in solid oak, Denmark, 1960s. The chairs showcase bold sculptural craftsmanship characteristic of Scandinavian Brutalism, with beau...
Oak
$2,207Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Walnut-Stained Beech and Bouclè Fabric Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of six dining chairs, in walnut-stained beech and Bouclè fabric covering, Denmark, 1960s Highly elegant chairs that would appear gracefully around the dining or conference table...
Bouclé, Beech
$4,950 / set
H 33.27 in W 22.25 in D 23.43 in
Danish Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, fabric, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s This set of six dining chairs of Danish origin is characterized by excellent craftsmanship and elegant silhouettes. The frame ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$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
$2,752Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960 Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
Upholstery, Chestnut
$2,134Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of Beechwood in a chocolate brown shade. The backrest is made of rosewood. The slightl...
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
$3,254 / 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
$221 / 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
Set of 6 Poul Hundevad rosewood dining chairs 1958, model 30.
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Dublin, IE
Set of six 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 eight available on req...
Wool, Rosewood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Kurt Østervig, Poul Hundevad, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered in a great shearling lambswool. Designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup stolefabrik in the 1970s, stamped underneath. The...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Poul Hundevad Model 30 Chairs 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six dining chairs, model no.30 by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co. 1960. Made in finest wood. With grey / creme stripes fabric. Ask us and we will be happy to reupholster the ...
Fabric, Wood
Poul Hundevad 1960s Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, England
Poul Hundevad model 30 dining chairs. Rarely seen set of 8 sculptural rosewood dining chairs by Poul Hundevad. The seats have been newly upho...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Poul Hundevad Model 30 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, GB
An immensely stylish and rare set of 4 Danish rosewood dining chairs designed by Poul Hundevad, circa 1950's. These model number 30 chairs feature a curved two - rung ladder back...
Rosewood
Teak Midcentury Dining Chairs by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, GB
Immensely stylish set of four dining chairs by Poul Hundevad. Teak, with upholstered seats in perfect condition. Model 30 for Hundevad & Co. Denmark, circa 1950s. Dimensi...
Teak
Set of 6 Poul Hundevad Model 30 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of 6 model 30 Danish teak dining chairs designed by Poul Hundevad. We love the design of these chairs! They have such unique lines with stylish curves and...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs and Table in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Karlstad, SE
A stunning dining room set No. 30 by Poul Hundevad, Denmark. The chairs are made of solid rosewood. The backrests are beautifully curved and look like they have been melted togethe...
Rosewood, Fabric
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 8 Model 30 Poul Hundevad Dining Chairs
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A stunning and rare set of 8 Danish Mid-Century Modern Model 30 dining chairs by Poul Hundevad in teak and black leather. Designed in 1958 the Model 30 is arguably in the running a...
Leather, Teak
Poul Hundevad Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, England
Set of six rosewood dining chairs by Poul Hundevad. Seats newly covered in aniline black leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of four stunning dining chairs no 30 by Poul Hundevad, Denmark. The chairs are made of solid rosewood and are in excellent restored condition, reupholstered with black aniline ...
Leather, Rosewood