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Minerva Daybed

1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Minerva' Daybed for France & Son
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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

Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
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

Materials

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

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

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

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
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

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Teak, Fabric

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

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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 France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

Teak

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Sofa, Daybed, Denmark, 1950s, Model Minerva
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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

Materials

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 Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s.
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
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

Materials

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 France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

Teak

Minerva seating group by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Dave
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
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

Materials

Fabric, Wool, 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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

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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

Materials

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

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee. Produced by France & Daverkosen. Has F & D
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

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 Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc.
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 Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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

Materials

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 Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

Materials

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning three-seat sofa or daybed model "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Teak Sofa and Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Denmark, 'Minerva' sofa and daybed designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1957
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minerva daybed in solid teak with the original upholstery. The foam has been replaced. Design by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1957
Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1957
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1957
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minerva daybed in solid teak with the original upholstery. The foam has been replaced. Design by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1957
Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1957
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Minerva Daybed, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minerva daybed in solid teak with the original upholstery. Design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Danish "Minerva" Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-century Danish "Minerva" Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, France & Søn - 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

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"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Mohair, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Beech Frame Upholstered Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, 6 foot sofa produced in Yugoslavia features a beech wood frame with slat back, tapered elgs and scoop arms in the style of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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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.