Peter Hvidt Auction Prices and Value Guide

Peter Hvidt auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 556 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Peter Hvidt auction prices: quick answer

Peter Hvidt auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Peter Hvidt
Source records
556
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Peter Hvidt

Peter Hvidt (1916–1986) was a Danish architect, cabinetmaker, and furniture designer recognized as a central figure in Scandinavian Modern design. Trained as an architect, Hvidt co-founded the design partnership Hvidt & Mølgaard with Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a collaboration that produced some of the most influential Danish furniture of the mid-twentieth century. Hvidt's work is distinguished by his pioneering experiments in pressure-molding and laminated wood construction, techniques that allowed for elegant, curvilinear forms suited to industrial production. His furniture was distributed internationally, including occasional pieces for the Herman Miller collection alongside designers such as George Nelson and Charles Eames. Works by Hvidt are held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Collectors encounter his designs frequently at auction, where chairs, tables, desks, and storage pieces from the 1940s through the 1960s remain sought after.

Scandinavian ModernDanish Modernwood (pressure-molded and laminated)furniture (chairs, tables, desks, cabinets)furniture designindustrial design

Common works and media

Peter Hvidt's auction record spans chairs, dining tables, writing desks, lounge chairs, side tables, cabinets, and shelving units. The most frequently encountered pieces are laminated-wood dining chairs and armchairs with curved solid-wood frames, often produced by manufacturers such as France & Søn. Teak, oak, and beech are the predominant materials. Collectors may also find occasional wall-mounted shelving systems, sideboards, and drawing tables. Works are typically catalogued under 20th Century Design or Scandinavian Furniture at auction.

Market and appraisal context

Peter Hvidt furniture appears regularly at major auction houses specializing in twentieth-century and Scandinavian design. Key valuation factors include whether a piece is from the Hvidt & Mølgaard partnership, the specific model or production date, the integrity of original laminated-wood construction, condition of the finish, and the presence of manufacturer labels. Early production runs from the late 1940s and 1950s in documented provenance tend to carry the strongest market interest. Collectors should be aware that many Hvidt designs were produced in multiple editions over time, and later reproductions are common. Provenance documentation and condition reports are essential for accurate appraisal.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Attribution to Hvidt & Mølgaard partnership versus solo Peter Hvidt design
  2. Material and construction technique (pressure-molded/laminated wood vs. solid wood)
  3. Condition, originality of finish, and presence of maker labels or marks
  4. Provenance linking to documented commissions or manufacturer records

Appraisal caveats

  • Many pieces attributed to Peter Hvidt were co-designed with Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen under the Hvidt & Mølgaard studio; distinguishing solo vs. collaborative work affects appraisal.
  • Reproductions and later production runs exist for popular Hvidt designs; verifying production era and manufacturer is important for valuation.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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