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.
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Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a piece of Danish design history with this beautiful teak bookcase from the 1960s. This bookcase represents the timeless elegance and functionality that characterizes Danish fur...
Teak
$1,182Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.79 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Vintage Classic Swedish Teak Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist classic bookcase was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood in a darker shade of brown. The cabinet has three s...
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, beautifully grained teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark. Modular in design, it offers versatile configuration for...
Teak
$2,313
H 50.4 in W 42.52 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase This handsome Danish bookcase from the Mid-Century Modern period perfectly illustrates why Scandinavian design is so beloved. Crafted from beautiful rosewood with a deep col...
Rosewood
Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark. This versatile piece features integrated lighting, a fold-out writing table with a fu...
Teak
$2,479
H 55.52 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase, Two-Section Design, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A stunning and highly functional Danish bookcase from the 1960s, crafted in warm teak with a beautiful natural grain. This impressive two-section unit combines generous open shelving...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Doors, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Danish bookcase in teak, produced during the 1960s. The design features two open shelves and a central cabinet with sliding doors and carved teak handles. The clean, functional layou...
Teak
$2,538
H 60.24 in W 42.52 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. Marked by 2 stamps! However, a Hundevad bookcase can always be recognized ...
Rosewood
Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960
Teak
$2,200
H 71.4 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Johannes Sorth 1965
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant Danish Mid century Modern teak bookcase room divider designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik (often abbreviated as BM), circa 1965. This very attractive teak ...
Teak
Teak Bookcase Open Storage Shelving Unit Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring clean lines and open shelving, this piece offers functional storage with minimalist charm. Simple tapered legs elevate the frame for an airy profile. It showcases classic D...
Teak
Paul Hundevad Danish Rosewood Open Bookcase Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Paul Hundavad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dual open bays with adjustable shelves create a striking architectural silhouette. Tapered legs elevate the cabinet to complete its balanced aesthetic. Designed by Paul Hundevad, it ...
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase Scandinavian Modern Open Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish bookcase crafted in warm teak with elegant Scandinavian Modern proportions and clean minimalist lines. This compact shelving unit features three spacious ope...
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet MCM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish Modern bookcase crafted in teak with clean Scandinavian lines and elegant tapered legs. This compact open shelving unit features a warm teak grain throughout...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet – Vintage Storage Bookcase 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish mid-century modern teak cabinet, showcasing the clean lines, warm wood tone, and functional elegance Scandinavian design is known for. Crafted in richly grai...
Teak
Rosewood Bookcase Small Open Double Column Shelving Unit Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant open shelving unit features a clean double-column layout with a mid-height frame. The minimalist cabinet architecture is supported by delicate tapered legs that lift the...
Rosewood
