Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

PETER HVIDT (Denmark, 1916-1986) & ORLA MØLGAARD-NIELSEN (Denmark, 1907-1993).
Folding stool, 1950s.
Brazilian rosewood and leather seat.
Good general condition. Presents patina according to its use and age.
Measurements: 57 × 40 × 50 cm.

Folding stool designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a key couple of Danish design in the mid-twentieth century. The piece stands out for its intelligent folding system, solved by means of an articulated wooden structure that combines lightness, functionality and constructive precision.

The use of Brazilian rosewood adds visual richness and warmth, whose dark grain contrasts with the black leather seat. The exposed hardware reinforces the technical character of the design, without detracting from the sobriety of a piece conceived from the formal clarity of Scandinavian furniture.

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen were pioneers of mid-century Danish design and founders of the Copenhagen-based firm Hvidt & Mølgaard. The duo established a simple and precise aesthetic by designing countless pieces of furniture over the years, many of which became icons of the era. Today, their works are exhibited at MoMA, the National Gallery of Melbourne and the Copenhagen Design Museum.