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Minerva Daybed

1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Minerva' Daybed for France & Son
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Minerva' daybed or sofa with Teak frame and newly upholstered cushions, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak, Chenille

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed - Very good condition ! - Marked by maker.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s1960
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa/daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage Minerva sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Teak

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Minerva Daybed or Sofa Model 417 Manufactured by France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The King of Danish Modern. The Minerva Daybed/Sofa Model FD 417t is a solid investment piece and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Wood

Danish Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in KINGSFORD, NSW
Danish 'Minerva' Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and Sons
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wood

Sofa/Daybed-Set 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three-seat sofa/daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Model Minerva. Teak wooden frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Couch / Daybed "Minerva" France & Son, Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1955
Located in Zurich, Zurich
restored couch / daybed "Minerva", prod. France & Son, design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen , 1955
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

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Fabric

Danish Teak Daybed and Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century 3 seater sofa and daybed designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak, Upholstery

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Wilnis, UT
A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and iconic Minerva sofa and daybed was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed
Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed
H 16 in W 75 in D 29.5 in
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Minerva daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Mattress and back will be reupholstered with
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Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern dansih daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. First edition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage “Minerva” daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
produced by the famous Danish producer France and Daverkosen. The sofa, called Minerva, is made of solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Teak

Minerva Teak Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark ca. 1960's
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Geneva, CH
Teak and grey fabric Minerva daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen produced by France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed - Very good condition! - Marked by maker.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed - Very good condition! - Marked by maker.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Teak

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Aachen, DE
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Massiv Teak, vor
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
H 30.52 in W 75.6 in D 29.53 in
Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Minerva daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Matress and back will be reupholstered with
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes

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Teak

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Minerva daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Matress and back will be reupholstered with
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes

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Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed by France & Son, Denmark
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva daybed in teak and cane. Produced by France & Son in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful daybed/sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
Amazing Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark 1960s teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Neilsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Truly a design icon, the Minerva sofa, daybed designed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard, executed
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Sofa, Daybed, Denmark, 1950s, Model Minerva
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
upholstery and comfortable spring mattress. Minimalistic daybed/sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Minerva Mid-Century Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A day bed or sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn. Denmark, c1960s. Stamped to teak frame. Ideal wooden canvas for upholstery (we can arrange in house ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Daybed or Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Odense, DK
Daybed or sofa in solid Bangkok teakwood with newly upholstered seat and back in Kvadrat wool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Teak

Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s. Elegant Danish Mid
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Vintage 1960s Daybeds

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Teak

Danish Minerva Sofa or Daybed in Teak by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A model Minerva sofa/daybed one of the most Classic and sought after Danish sofas from the famous
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak, Fabric

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern daybed sofa. The famed "Minerva" sofa was designed by Peter
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cushion and the Minerva transforms into a daybed—clever! Teak frame and armrests; chromed steel supports
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Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Daybed or day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. Structure in solid
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Daybeds

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa France & Sons Illums Bolighus
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Illum Bolighus, France & Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderful daybed/sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Seats
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern Danish daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. First
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

Hvidt & Molgaard Teakwood Two-Seat Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Odense, DK
Made in teak and chromed metal parts this sofa or daybed is an iconic piece of Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Teak

Minerva seating group by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Dave
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Ranst, VAN
A stunning Minerva seating group designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Wool, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Modular Daybed Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A beautifully restored 1960s Danish teak “Minerva” daybed and sofa designed by Peter Hvidt for
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Uppsala, SE
Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Danish duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
daybed was produced by France & Søn.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The Mid-Century daybed comes with a solid teak wood frame, two very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Minerva Sofa/Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.      
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (width x height x depth) This mid-century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back cushion, or remove the cushion and the Minerva transforms into a daybed—clever! Chromed-steel arm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa by France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Manhasset, NY
Minerva sofa, daybed, or loveseat by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. 'Minerva' collection. Produced
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Vintage "Minerva" Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Renens, CH
An original mid-century Danish “Minerva” daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very useful and comfortable daybed whichh serves equally well as sofa or bed. Old innerspring
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

'Minerva' Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgard Nielsen for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An excellent example of classic Scandinavian modern daybed, best quality Teak and freshly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa or Daybed Model Minerva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Minerva daybed or sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Teak Sofa, 1960
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful daybed / sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Minerva Lounge Sofa Set
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsomely restored Mid-Century Modern Minerva lounge sofas set designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Sofa or Daybed in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simply designed sofa or daybed "Minerva", designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Miami, FL
This Minerva FD 417 sofa was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa or Daybed, Model Minerva
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson Danish Teak Daybed "Minerva" Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Peabody, MA
Daybed teak "Minerva" sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson for France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Three-Piece Minerva Sectional Sofa Daybed, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in West Hartford, CT
This rare three-piece version of the famed Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard designed Minerva sofa or
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa or Daybed in Teak and Leather
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A model Minerva sofa/daybed one of the most Classic and sought after Danish sofas from the famous
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Teak

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By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
$2,140 / item
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Infused with the glamour of 1930s Palm Springs, this pair of swivel armchairs—clad in sumptuous rose‑hued velvet—brings instant drama to any room. Their gracefully flared backs and r...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
$5,635 / set
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
Period French Art Deco Sabino Paris Glass Geometric Ceiling Globe Lamp Shade
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare period French Art Deco frosted globe from lampshade by Sabino for the French Market. With a grey to purple frosted patina and a geometric or prism design. The fitter nec...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount

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Art Glass

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$129,797 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Sideboard By Karl Erik Ekselius For JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful and high quality sideboard / credenzas in teak and designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. This cabinet is in absolutely beautiful condition and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Beech, Teak

Mid-century Danish Arne Vodder Brazilain Rosewood Dining Chairs set of Six (6)
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six (6) Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabric, model 430, circa 1958 Denmark. Crafted of high quality Brazilian rosewood with finely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp 'Area' by Artemide, Italy, 1974
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Malmö, SE
The iconic 'Area' Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1970s. Great original condition. The shade has yellowed over time. Light source: E14 screw bulb. Switch on the bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Plastic

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
By Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of rare 1960s AFKA guest/side chairs by Krueger metal products. These chairs feature a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame and solid walnut armrests. Chairs hav...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
$1,999 Sale Price / set
60% Off
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
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Minerva Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal minerva daybed for your home. Frequently made of hardwood, teak and wood, every minerva daybed was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minerva daybed, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A minerva daybed made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn and Peter Hvidt each produced at least one beautiful minerva daybed that is worth considering.

How Much is a Minerva Daybed?

Prices for a minerva daybed start at $1,795 and top out at $7,984 with the average selling for $3,707.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.