"AX" Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen
Item Details
A Mid Century/ Danish Modern molded plywood AX armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950s. The light, birch frame is angled, with arms bend forward to square the sides, deviating but still connected to the angled back and seat, both veneered in dark teak. The angled, tapered block legs have teak or mahogany insets to the sides, and are connected by rod stretchers near the base of the seat, at the front and back. An FH in a circle is faintly visible to the underside.
Item is located in a stair-access basement.
Peter Hvidt (1916-86) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-93) were both Danish architects and furniture designers, and together opened Hvidt & Mølgaard studio in 1944; they designed the AX line in 1950, produced for export through Fritz Hansen.
| Type | Armchair |
| Manufacturer | Fritz Hansen |
| Recliner Options | None |
| Includes Ottoman | No |
Condition
large piece of wood peeling from front edge of chair
parts of legs are peeling as well
Dimensions
*please note that this item is located in the basement and will need to be taken up stairs to be removed; there are cellar stairs that will be accessible for removal of item
Item #
18BAL073-133
