Guild Hm14 Shelf In Solid Oak By Hvidt & Mølgaard For &Tradition
$686
1st Dibs
Extracting the essence of true craftsmanship, the Guild shelf was originally designed in 1954 for Peter Hvidt’s family home in Klampenborg. Subtly mirroring the curving paths of the property’s garden, the design’s pared-back, undulating form and uncompromised level of detail are defining features, resulting in a shelf of timeless appeal and exceptional composition.DimensionsH: 13 cm / 5 inW: 75 cm / 30 inD: 24.6 cm / 10 inWeight3 kgProduct MaterialSolid oak and powder-coated aluminium.Production ProcessSolid oak or walnut wood slats are cut, glued together and shaped using a CNC machine. The shelves are then hand-sanded and coated with water-based lacquer for a smooth finish. The aluminium brackets are cast and powder-coated.DesignerHvidt & MølgaardRenowned for the simplicity and craftsmanship of their designs, Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) met Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) at Kunsthåndværkerskolens Snedkerskole, where he began first as his student and later taught alongside him. The two formed an instant, close friendship, moving on to experience their first success as a design duo after entering and winning the 1943 Swedish Slöjdföreningen's competition.