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Poul Hundevad Armchairs

Danish, 1917-2011

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.

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Creator: Poul Hundevad
Poul Hundevad Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, 1950's
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Poul Hundevad armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Hundevad armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Hundevad armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Poul Hundevad were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Kristian Solmer Vedel, CFC Silkeborg, and A.P. Stolen. Prices for Poul Hundevad armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,410 and can go as high as $4,259, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,900.

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