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 & Kai Winding Dining Table by Poul Hundevad & Co in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table / work table designed by Poul Hundevad & Kai Winding. Produced by Poul Hundevad & Co. in Denmark.
Rosewood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Table Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 130 ( 228 ) x 87 x 74,5 cm.
Oak, Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Desk by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri in Denmark
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsens snedkeri in Denmark.
Brass
Dining Table in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen Produced in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining table in the manner of Kai Kristiansen. Produced in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 ( 229 ) x 120 x 72 cm.
Rosewood
Gunni Omann Dining Table Model 55 Produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Gunni Omann
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining table model 55 designed by Gunni Omann. Produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Width: 120 ( 270 ) cm.
Rosewood
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Koefoed. Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 ( 196 ) x 130 x 72 cm.
Rosewood
Danish Dining Table designed by Erik Kolling Andersen and made by Peder Pedersen
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Erik Kolling Andersen: Dining table of rosewood, convex top with extension. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. H. 72 cm. W. 91 cm. L. 136/244 cm. CITES certificate available for e...
Hardwood
Scandinavian Extendable Dining Table by Poul Hundevad - 1960
By Poul Hundevad
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Beautiful square Scandinavian dining table designed by Poul Hundevad and produced in the 1960s–1970s. Fully stamped and authenticated. Crafted in solid rosewood, this elegant table ...
Palisander
Dining Table in Teak by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen.
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table with two leaves in well patinated teak designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner . The table is made by Willy Beck in the 1960s. Great original condition. Length is L. 130 and 240...
Teak
Scandinavian style extending laminate table
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1960s laminate table in Scandinavian style, fine and elegant design for all environments. The table is extendable so that it reaches a maximum width of 179.5cm, perfect...
Iron
Danish Cabinetmaker Dining Table - Extendable to 325cm for 12 seats
Located in London, GB
This bespoke dining table was made in the 1950s by a cabinetmaker in Denmark. The modern but classical detailing is reminscent of Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint. The profiled edges of the table top are in keeping with Kaare Klint's English influences. The curve between the table aprons and legs is more similar to Ole Wanscher's modern interpretation of classical furniture design. The edges of table top are also curved from end to end, softening the oblong shape. Measuring 75cm high, the table is 3cm higher than most midcentury tables and therefore is more in keeping with today's dining chairs with seat heights of 46-47cm. The table is 205cm long when not extended and extends to 265cm and 325cm with one and two leaves, allowing for 8/10/12 seats...
Hardwood
Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dining table in beech with veneered top, by Carl Malmsten for Waggeryds Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950, in its smallest configuration the table is round with 45.66 inch diame...
Beech
