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Minerva Daybed

Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century
Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century

Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century

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

Located in Hanover, MA

Minerva daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, made in Denmark by France & Søn, and imported to the USA by John Stuart,Inc for their 1961 Danish Craftsm...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish 3-Seater Minerva Daybed Sofa Daybed in Green Bouclé by Peter Hvidt
Danish 3-Seater Minerva Daybed Sofa Daybed in Green Bouclé by Peter Hvidt

Danish 3-Seater Minerva Daybed Sofa Daybed in Green Bouclé by Peter Hvidt

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A beautiful 1960s three-seater "Minerva" daybed sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark

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 John Stuart circa 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

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

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 Stuart, circa 1960s.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Chenille

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s
Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

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 the early 1960s, produced by France & Son.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Recent Sales

Minerva Daybed or Sofa Model 417 Manufactured by France & Søn
Minerva Daybed or Sofa Model 417 Manufactured by France & Søn

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 the ultimate backbone for your living room or guest room.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Wood

Danish Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Danish Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen

Danish Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 75.6 in D 29.93 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Sofa/Daybed-Set 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Sofa/Daybed-Set 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Couch / Daybed "Minerva" France & Son, Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1955
Couch / Daybed "Minerva" France & Son, Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1955

Couch / Daybed "Minerva" France & Son, Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1955

Located in Zurich, Zurich

Collectible from one of the most prestigious designer furniture stores in Denmark: Completely restored couch / daybed "Minerva", prod. France & Son, design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaa...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Teak Daybed and Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
Danish Teak Daybed and Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s

Danish Teak Daybed and Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in St-Brais, JU

The upholstery has been restored professionally: the original spring feathers have been cleaned and newly re-upholstered, with a removable cover in beige in linen optic. This daybed ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt

Located in Wilnis, UT

A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and manufactured by France & Son in Denmark around 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn
Midcentury Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn

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 and produced by France & Søn in Denmark and comes with original woolen fabric in t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed
Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed

Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed

Sold

H 16 in W 75 in D 29.5 in

Peter Hvidt Teak Minerva Daybed

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn

Located in Cambridge, US

Denmark, ca. 1950s. A Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

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 early 1950s; when France & Son was still named France & Daverkosen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

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

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful three-seat sofa designed by the Danish duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and produced by the famous Danish producer France and Daverkosen. The sofa, called Minerva,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva Teak Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark ca. 1960's
Minerva Teak Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark ca. 1960's

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 & Sons, Denmark, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA

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H 30.52 in W 75.6 in D 29.53 in

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA

By France & Daverkosen

Located in Aachen, DE

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Massiv Teak, vor 1957 (ab da hieß die Firma France & Son), im Originalzustand.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes

Materials

Teak

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed by France & Son, Denmark
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed by France & Son, Denmark

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed by France & Son, Denmark

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva daybed in teak and cane. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed

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 & Son, Denmark, 1960s with original spring core seat and back cushions, in original tex...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in The Hague, NL

Amazing Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark 1960s teak. Very good condition, new upholstery and covered in new high quality fabric. Marked w...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Neilsen
Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Neilsen

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 in teak, and upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
1950s Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

1950s Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark during the 1950s, the Minerva Sofa Daybed is one of the most celebrated multifunction...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Sofa, Daybed, Denmark, 1950s, Model Minerva
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Sofa, Daybed, Denmark, 1950s, Model Minerva

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Sofa, Daybed, Denmark, 1950s, Model Minerva

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original orange woven wool upholstery and comfortable spring mattress. Minimalistic daybed/sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Minerva Mid-Century Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Mid-Century Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Daybed or Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960s
Danish Modern Daybed or Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960s

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. Beautiful 1960s design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for "France and Son". Gre...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Danish Minerva Sofa or Daybed in Teak by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Danish Minerva Sofa or Daybed in Teak by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Danish Minerva Sofa or Daybed in Teak by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A model Minerva sofa/daybed one of the most Classic and sought after Danish sofas from the famous design duo of Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Son.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard

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H 31.5 in W 74.5 in D 29.88 in

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern daybed sofa. The famed "Minerva" sofa was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France and Son.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen

By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Remove the perfectly angled back cushion and the Minerva transforms into a daybed—clever! Teak frame and armrests; chromed steel supports.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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 teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under the number RP15866. Original...

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa France & Sons Illums Bolighus
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa France & Sons Illums Bolighus

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa France & Sons Illums Bolighus

By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Illum Bolighus, Peter Hvidt

Located in Hudson, NY

Wonderful daybed/sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Seats
Minerva Day Bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Seats

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

Hvidt & Molgaard Teakwood Two-Seat Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960
Hvidt & Molgaard Teakwood Two-Seat Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960

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 Modern Furniture Design. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for "France a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen

A stunning Minerva seating group designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen. The set includes a teak corner coffee table and three seater sofa and a tw...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Modular Daybed Sofa by Peter Hvidt
1960s Danish Teak Modular Daybed Sofa by Peter Hvidt

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 France & Son.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France & Søn, 1960s
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France & Søn, 1960s

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France & Søn, 1960s

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Uppsala, Uppsala

Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Danish duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son Danish modern Minerva sofa, daybed, or loveseat by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s

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 cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Scandinavian design classic from the 1960s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Sprung cushions with original fabric. Both the upholstery and fabric in elegant dark gray are well ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

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

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in München, BY

Dimensions 208 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH) Dimensions: 81.9 x 31.5 x 33.5 x 16.9 in (W x D x H x SH) This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in München, BY

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Category

2010s European Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,042 / item

H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

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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.