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Teak Cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard- Nielsen, Denmark circa 1960
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1950 Teak multi-tiered modern cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Bookcase by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The two-piece stacking teak bookcase by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Level Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern cabinet with two-level tambour doors, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen buffet sideboard scandinavian design danish
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish sideboard from the 60s, designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Cabinets
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen design cabinets for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. Rare pair of solid
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sideboard for Søborg Mobler
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Breda, NB
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sideboard for Søborg Mobler. What a great find, this rare
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Teak Bookcases by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen for John Stuart Inc
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking pair of modular teak bookcases designed by the acclaimed Danish duo Peter Hvidt and Orla
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Two Tier Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak cabinet, 1950's. Featuring solid Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard / dresser unit by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Two parts bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler 1950s Made in teak. On
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Sliding Door Case by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern modular cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Made of solid Burmese
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Sycamore, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch The credenza
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Tambour Credenza by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960s
By Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Danish Modern Tambour Credenza by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, 1960s A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Credenza
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Cabinet for Soborg Denmark 1956
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Uxbridge, GB
The Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Cabinet for Sørborg is a remarkable piece of Danish mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets

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Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak
By Soborg Mobler, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Five Drawer Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobler
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern five-drawer cabinet by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Teak Secretary Cabinet by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Danish Modern teak secretary cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Chest Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet or bar cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt
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Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Wood, Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Danish Modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
H 19 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Tambour
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
H 19 in W 35.5 in D 37 in
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Cases for Søborg, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen solid teak bookcases for Søborg, Circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak two-door cabinet concealing three drawers/trays and one adjustable height shelf.
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20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Chest by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, Soborg Mobler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Hvidt & Nielsen Tambour Credenza by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1957
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak credenza with two tambour door, five drawers, nicely dovetailed case and an asymmetrical front appearance.
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20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek modular five (5) drawer teak sideboard or dresser unit on a plinth base having carved recessed pulls, exposed dovetail joinery and a drop down work surface.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tambour Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modular cabinet made of solid Burmese teak having tambour doors, with beveled edge and finger
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20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Five Drawer Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modular five drawer cabinet made of solid Burmese teak with beveled edged and finger joint detail
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20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak dresser or side board unit featuring recessed pulls, exposed dovetail joinery, three lower storage drawers, and a drop down work surface.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Chest of Drawers in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, chest of drawers, teak, Denmark, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Guild HM14 Shelf in Solid Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
craftsmanship of their designs, Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) met Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) at
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wal...

Materials

Oak

Guild HM14 Shelf in Solid Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
craftsmanship of their designs, Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) met Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) at
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wal...

Materials

Oak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By Peter Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour credenza, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
H 34 in W 65 in D 19 in
1930s/40s. Fine Danish Wall Mounted Make Up Cabinet
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
, 1930s/1940s. Looks like a design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. High danish quality.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Jealousy Cabinet in Solid Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian jealousy cabinet in solid teak by Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
By George Nelson, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
American market. Finn Juhl, Ole Wanscher, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, and Edvard Kindt-Larsen are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Post Modern John Stuart Chrome Accent Cane Front Gentlemens Dresser Armoire
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
era’s finest Danish Modern furniture to the American market. Finn Juhl, Ole Wanscher, Peter Hvidt, Orla
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Chair (1944) and Chinese Cabinet (also 1944, exhibited at the Guild of Joiners) and Peter Hvidt and Orla
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Set of Four '501' Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen’s No. 302 cabinet, No. 309a sideboard, No. 311 dining set, and No
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Dansk Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Tambour Sideboard
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oslo, NO
Scandinavian Modern Dansk Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen tambour sideboard. Massive teak for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sideboard
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, produced by Søborg Møbler, Denmark. Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Rare Danish Modern Teak Cabinet Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak with rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Tambour Credenza
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Barcelona, ES
Credenza designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1956 for Søborg Mobler, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Danish Modern Solid Teak Bookshelf by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern two-piece bookshelf designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Søborg Møller
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sideboard in Massiv Teak Danish Midcentury
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Oslo, NO
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sideboard in massiv teak danish Midcentury design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Teak Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, 1956
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chesham, GB
A solid teak cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler in 1958.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dresser Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern dresser chest designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Richly grained
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Large Rosewood Desk
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious and well crafted large rosewood desk by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Peter Hvidt Dovetail Secretary Dresser
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Berkeley, CA
Very nice Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart secretary dresser or vanity. Solid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors Designed by Peter Hvidt
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Solid teak with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Five-Drawer and Tambour-Door Cabinet by Soborg Møbelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak sideboard by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Soborg Møbelfabrik.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Elm Reupholstered in Off-White Wool
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
with painter Victor Isbrand, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, overseen by the great craftsman of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Sideboard by Hvidt & Mølgaard Sideboard by Hvidt & Mølgaard Sideboard by Hvid
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) Sideboard in teak, front with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Cabinet, Denmark, circa 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Norwalk, CT
Two sets of sliding doors cover cabinets, each cabinet featuring an adjustable shelf. Distinctive
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Solid Teak Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly crafted example of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen's partnership in this solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Bookcase
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molegaard Nielsen design teak bookcase with five adjustable shelves, signed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Cabinet for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Manufacturer: Soborg Møbelfabrik Period/Style
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Cabinet
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak cabinet made from solid teak with a tambour door. High
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Nielsen Small Sideboard, Denmark, 1958
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super finished small sideboard designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sideboard in Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Esperance, NY
Credenza shows a good amount of wear for its age. Left side has a few chips, tambour door has one broken rod, top has some scratches/ discoloration, sides have some separation, piece...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

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Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal peter hvidt and orla molgaard nielsen cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every peter hvidt and orla molgaard nielsen cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer peter hvidt and orla molgaard nielsen cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A peter hvidt and orla molgaard nielsen cabinet, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made peter hvidt and orla molgaard nielsen cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen Cabinet?

Prices for a peter hvidt and orla molgaard nielsen cabinet start at $895 and top out at $39,000 with the average selling for $4,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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