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.
Midcentury Danish Low Table in Solid Rosewood by Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant low table in solid rosewood by cabinetmaker Hundevad. Made in Denmark 1960s, Great original condition.
Rosewood
1960s Danish Teak Mid Century Side Table
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic 1960s Danish Mid Century side table crafted from teak wood with teak veneer top. The table features a minimalist square silhouette with refined rounded corner details and b...
Wood, Teak
$1,295
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Poul Hundevad side table in teak Vamdrup Stolefabrik Denmark 1960
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Poul Hundevad side table in teak, manufactured by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A beautifully sculptural Danish modern design that showcases Hundevad's refined sense of propor...
Glass, Teak
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
H 20 in W 30 in D 30 in
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
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table, 1960s Elegant Danish Mid-century modern side or coffee table with underlying shelf. Table top with wrapped gri...
Teak
Poul Hundevad Teak Folding Side Table, Danish Modern Design, 1970
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A mid-century Poul Hundevad teak folding table is a refined example of Danish modern design, combining elegance, practicality, and superb craftsmanship. Crafted from solid teak, the...
Teak
Vintage Teak Butler Tray Side Table, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Teak Standing Butler Tray Side Table. This vintage tray table in sleek teak wood stands on four tapered legs. The simple and solid base supports a removeable oval tray with...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Table, Handcrafted, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish sofa, side table made of hand crafted Teakwood in good condition. The small Scandinavian end table has four round wooden legs, enhanc...
Teak
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
H 20 in W 30 in D 30 in
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
Danish Design Teak Side Table, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
A tiny powerhouse of Danish design: this small square side table in warm, rich teak proves that good things come in compact packages. Mid-century modern charm meets clever functional...
Teak
Danish Walnut and Oak Side Table by Edmund Jørgensen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small triangular side or lamp table from Edmund Jørgensen. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. It features round solid oak legs and a tabletop executed with walnut veneer. Its ...
Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables in Teak & Oak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A nest of tables fashioned from teak and dark oak. The rectangular main table has inlaid tiles from Royal Copenhagen. Very practical if used as a coffee table group...
Oak, Teak
Triangular Shaped Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Rounded Profiles, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Well made coffee table with solid teak legs and edge in a darker tone. Unidentified maker/designer stamp underneath the table. Measurements: 70 x 70 x 70 cm (28 x 28 x 28 inches), He...
Teak
Walnut & Teak Sputnik Tripod Tray, Side Table by Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very rare side or tray table designed by the Danish Architect Severin Hansen in 1956. It features a walnut construction with the characteristic brass rings and is loosely fitted with...
Brass
Danish Teak Starburst Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus, 1960s
By Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury Danish teak coffee table comes with sculptural solid teak legs and intricate veneer work in the shape of a bursting star on the ...
Teak
Børge Mogensen Large Coffee Table in Oak for Fredericia Møbler, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Model 5261 coffee table was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made of golden patinated solid oak and features triangul...
Oak
