Null PETER HVIDT (1916-1986) & ORLA MØLGAARD-NIELSEN (1907-1993)
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PETER HVIDT (1916-1986) & ORLA MØLGAARD-NIELSEN (1907-1993) Pair of Boomerang armchairs First edition France & Daverkosen, 1956-1957 Publisher's stamp and plate Teak, brass, leather and metal; wool cloth H: 77.5cm (30.1/2in.); W: 67cm (26.3/8in.); D: 80cm (31.1/2in.) A first edition stamped pair of 'Boomerang' armchairs in teak, brass, leather, metal and wool by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, edited by France & Daverkosen between 1956 and 1957. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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PETER HVIDT (1916-1986) & ORLA MØLGAARD-NIELSEN (1907-1993) Pair of Boomerang armchairs First edition France & Daverkosen, 1956-1957 Publisher's stamp and plate Teak, brass, leather and metal; wool cloth H: 77.5cm (30.1/2in.); W: 67cm (26.3/8in.); D: 80cm (31.1/2in.) A first edition stamped pair of 'Boomerang' armchairs in teak, brass, leather, metal and wool by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, edited by France & Daverkosen between 1956 and 1957. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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PETER HVIDT (Denmark, 1916-1986) AND ORLA MØLGAARD-NIELSEN (Denmark, 1907-1993) for France & Daverkosen. Daybed with teak frame, upholstery in velour. Model FD-417. Produced by France & Daverkosen. Age-related trace of use. Measurements: 82 x 191 x 75 cm. Peter Hvidt was trained as an architect from the The Academy of Fine Arts' School of Architecture in Copenhagen in 1940. Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen had a background as a cabinetmaker and also in 1940 trained as an architect from the Academy of Fine Arts' School of Architecture. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen were pioneers of mid-century Danish design and in 1944 they founded the Copenhagen-based company Hvidt & Mølgaard, which they ran together until 1975 where both retired. Together they designed over 256 pieces of furniture together during their careers. 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 work is eexhibited at MoMA, the National Gallery of Melbourne and the Copenhagen Design Museum.

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PETER HVIDT (Denmark, 1916-1986) AND ORLA MOLGAARD-NIELSEN (Denmark, 1907-1993) for France & Daverkosen. Coffee table model FD 515, design 1956. Solid teak wood with circular top. Includes wicker newspaper rack with brass hardware. Made by France & Daverkosen, labeled here. Slight marks of use. Measurements: 50 x 99 x 99 cm. Coffee table designed in 1956 by Danish designer couple Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, in solid wood, with circular top housing a wicker newspaper rack. Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) 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 work is exhibited at MoMA, the National Gallery of Melbourne and the Copenhagen Design Museum. Naharro mobiliario distributes the pieces manufactured by different brands of furniture designed by Hvidt & Mølgaard in its stores in Madrid and online store, with delivery and assembly service throughout Spain. Ask us for any additional information.

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