Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "X" Chair, Denmark 1950 - 1960 (sold)
















Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "X" Chair, Denmark 1950 - 1960 (sold)
Rare X-chair in rattan and mahogany designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1950s - 1960s.
This chair by designer duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, is called the X-chair for visible reasons. Made from mahogany bentwood, the frame is meticulously crafted in flowing lines with a compressed wooden inlay in the center. The seating is made of rattan that has a nice patina. This iconic and elegant chair showcases outstanding production quality and attention to detail.
About the designer:
However, as in the life of so many Brazilian designers, it was the looming thundercloud of the second world war that made him move just after his studies where finished. First to Czechoslovakia (where his parents lived) and later, in 1938, to Argentina. Here Eisler began to exercise his profession as an architect and interior designer and opened up his interior design firm, later named Interieur Forma. In the early 1950’s he decided to move to Brazil.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lino Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it to Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler and the rest is history. The two connected and opened Galeria Artesanal on a busy street in São Paulo. Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma and together with Oca, it became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production.
Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Forma prospered during the 60’s and 70’s. Although Hauner and Eisler designed and produced many pieces, the depth and quality of their work that is reaching the waterfront is still only the tip of the iceberg. We are sure many more interesting pieces will find the spotlight during the coming years. ~H.
Condition:
In beautiful vintage condition. The wood has some small chips and marks.
Dimensions:
22.44 in W x 26.38 in D x 28.94 in H; Seat Height 13.39 in
57 cm W x 67 cm D x 73.5 cm H; Seat Height 34 cm
Literature:
Illums Bolighus: Center of Modern Design, distributor's catalog, 1961.
Den store danske møbelguide, Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, Denmark 2013, p. 119.
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
This beautiful and stylish “Model No. 14” lounge chair and footstool set was designed by Fredrik Fogh and Edoardo Bregani and made by the Danish manufacturer Horsnæs. With a wide range of styles, Horsnæs’ collaboration with Fogh and Bregani is a shining example of their reputation. The collaboration created this significant contribution, often sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, as a testament to their craftsmanship and innovation.
The lounge chair is designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. Its high backrest provides excellent support, while the chair's intricate, organic rattan wicker and bamboo frame showcases the attention to detail typical of Fogh and Bregani's work. The natural curves and open framework add a light and airy feel to any space. The broad, flared base of the chair and ottoman not only ensures stability but also adds to their sculptural appeal. The chair's ergonomic design, with its gently sloping seat and supportive back, invites you to relax and unwind. The ottoman perfectly complements the chair, offering visual and physically suitable support.
Crafted by skilled artisans, their rattan items are sought after again for good reason: this tree-climbing vine is surging in demand due to its durability and eco-friendly nature. Retailers and manufacturers became ever more creative with the material in the mid-20th century, crafting exquisite designs in forms and structures that were impossible with wood. The cushion's premium fabric gives a textural, comfortable feeling, and the free-flowing line embraces you at each seating. Smooth forms and delicate lines characterise this model in each detail, turning an everyday object into a piece of functional art through skilled craftsmanship.
Condition:
In vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Varnish on the bamboo frame worn away in several spots. The chair and footstool are upholstered in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
Chair
32.29 in W x 34.25 in D x 39.57 in H; Seat height 22.44 in
82 cm W x 87 cm D x 100.5 cm H; Seat height 57 cm
Footstool
28.15 in W x 18.31 in D x 19.29 in H
71.5 cm W x 46.5 cm D x 49 cm H
Literature:
Mobilia no. 84, July 1962