Peter Hvidt (b. Copenhagen 1916, d. s.p. 1986)
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (b. Ålborg 1907, d. Hellerup 1993)
Wall mounted cherry wood cabinet. Front with four drawers and flip-down writing leaf with light blue formica, circular, carved teak handles. This example made 1950s by cabinetmaker Axel Albeck. Retailed by Illums Bolighus, with retailer's metal tag. H. 50 cm. W. 90 cm. D. 30 cm.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1951. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, pp. 164–165.
Restored condition with patina and wear due to age and use. Top with presumably later rectangular inlays. Back with drilled holes for wall mounting. The drawers bind and lock is tricky. One key included.
Not sold