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.
$4,142 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
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
$4,725 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Vidar Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Rosewood, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vidar's chair is an iconic chair by Carl Malmsten's son Vidar Malmsten in the 1970s. Widely used in the US and Canada in studio furniture maker training...
Rosewood
$41,345 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs "Cowhorn Chair" by Knud Faerch
By Knud Faerch
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of eight stunning and highly rare dining chairs model SM 521 by Knud Faerch for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. These chairs are made of oak with a spectacular shaped backrest i...
Leather, Oak, Teak
$4,072 / set
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of six chairs model 68, Anderstrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six Danish chairs model 68 manufactured by Anderstrup Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. A simple, minimalist form will fit perfectly into contemporary interiors. The upholstered ba...
Teak, Fabric
$1,180 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs in Style of Johannes Andersen, Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Set of six midcentury dining chairs in style of Johannes Andersen, Denmark, 1960s very comfortable.
Fabric, Wood
$2,301 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
1960s Set of 6 Mid-Century Danish Design Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Wesseling, DE
Elegant set of six Danish dining chairs crafted in the 1960s. The chairs feature beautifully shaped backrests with a gently curved silhouette, highlighting the refined craftsmanship...
Teak
$16,833 / set
H 30.12 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Modern "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with natural leather seats. Great woodgrain that follows the lines of the seamlessly sculpted backrests.
Leather, Teak
$5,286 / set
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set Of Six Dining Room Chairs Made In Rosewood & Wool, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six dining room chairs in rosewood, upholstered with light wool fabric, a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. These dining chairs exude a timeless elegance a...
Wool, Rosewood
Arne Halvorsen rare set of 8 elegant Model 10 armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Arne Halvorsen (1929-2020) Rare set of 8 elegant "Model 10" armchairs in shaped teak with upholstered fabric seats. Manufacture L. Jacobsen, ca. 1960.
Fabric
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Chairs for a. J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of six chairs in mahogany with seats of black leather. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six old Hans J. Wegner chairs in solid oak and black leather. Model W2. Produced by C.M. Madsen Denmark in 1950s. With beautiful patina and in original condition.
Leather, Teak
Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare danish dining room set incl. 6 cowhorn chairs, round / oval table and the matching cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen. The whole ensemble made in finest walnut. Table with retrac...
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and cognac leather. Teak detail. Original cushions. Produced 1950s. Provinance: Privat co...
Leather, Oak, Teak
1960s Rare Easychair Group by Sven Ellekær for Søren Willadsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare offered easychairs with dark brown leather and nice wood (rosewood) base by Sven Ellekaer / Ellekaer for Søren Willadsen Denmark 1960s. Model "Kombinationsgruppe 116". Two chair...
Leather, Wood
Ejvind A. Johansson & Poul Volther FDB Møbler 1960s
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Handewitt, DE
FDB Møbler dining room set consisting of 6 chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson, model J67 and a table by Poul M. Volther. Made in oak. Extendable table with slanted legs. Denmark, first ha...
Oak
Early 1950s Danish Pair of Easychairs in Oak and Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early danish pair of easychairs in oak and teak armrests. This could be the predecessor of Magnus Olesen's model 107. But a design by Ib Kofod-Larsen would also be possible. Anyway, ...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
