Løvig

Hedensted Møbelfabrik was founded in 1901, bringing some of the first industrial jobs to the small Danish town of Hedensted. In 1960, the company was purchased by Peter Løvig Nielsen, who rebranded it as Løvig and transformed the business into a leading name in Danish modern furniture.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Løvig grew rapidly alongside the international demand for Scandinavian modern design. The company became known for beautifully crafted desks, bookcases and sideboards, featuring refined details and rich timbers such as teak and rosewood. By the mid 1960s, the United States had become Løvig’s largest market, and around 38 craftspeople were employed at the factory.

While Løvig designs are often attributed to factory owner Peter Løvig Nielsen, period advertising in the 1958 American design publication Furniture Forum reveals that a lesser-known Danish designer, Børge Andersen, created several of the company’s most recognisable pieces. These timeless works capture the precision, warmth and modernist elegance that define mid-century Danish furniture design.

Today, Løvig furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide. Each piece reflects the enduring appeal of Danish modernism — a blend of craftsmanship, simplicity and sculptural form that continues to inspire contemporary interiors.

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Sources:
Danish Archives / arkiv.dk
Lex – Denmark's National Encyclopedia / lex.dk