Discover the iconic AX Chair, a masterpiece of Danish mid-century design by pioneers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Crafted in 1950, this chair epitomizes the duo’s simple yet precise aesthetic, solidifying their reputation as leaders of Danish modernism. The AX Chair’s smooth, tightly controlled silhouette, combined with the innovative use of laminated wood, allowed for mass production and global exportation, making high-quality design accessible to all.
Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen’s superior technical skills are evident in every detail. Mølgaard-Nielsen, trained under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and Hvidt, with his background in traditional cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen, brought together classical craftsmanship and forward-thinking industrial techniques.
Today, the AX Chair is celebrated worldwide, with exhibits 
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