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H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
Model FD 453 2seater Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare 2seater sofa and daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. - Made in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950's.
Teak
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H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sofa Model FD 451 Daybed France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Particularly beautiful and rare sofa bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa or Daybed Model FD 451
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa or daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Cane, Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sofa Daybed Model FD 451
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare sofa or daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
Cane, Fabric, Teak
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H 29.5 in W 95 in D 95 in
Peter Hvidt Model FD 451 Sectional sofas Daybed in Teak and Salt & Pepper Bouclé
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully Restored FD451 Sectional Sofas, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and produced by France & Son. Cushions retained the original spring frame, while getting new foa...
Bouclé, Teak
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H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 33.08 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful FD451 articulated two seater sofa bed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s. One interesting feature of this ...
Cane, Teak
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H 32 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 Daybed for France & Søn, circa 1960
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century Model FD 451 daybed with articulating armrests operated by two brass buttons on each side of the backrest. The daybed can be customized making it ideal for loungin...
Brass
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H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Sofa or Daybed Model FD451 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Karis, Nyland
Beautiful sofa or daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Fabric, Teak, Cane
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H 28.35 in W 63.78 in D 35.44 in
Daybed Model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, England
Beautiful sofa or daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Sheepskin, Wool, Cane, Teak
2-Seat Sofa in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Mølgaard
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FD 451, 2-seat sofa in teak, cane and original upholstery of Savak wool. Maker France & Son.
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H 30.71 in W 64.97 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 Daybed for France & Søn, circa 1960
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Munster, NRW
The FD 451 bench has the particularity of having articulated armrests, that can be operated by using a metal button on the backrest (button is visible on the third photo of the sofa ...
Fabric, Teak
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H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 Daybed for France & Søn, circa 1960
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Munster, NRW
The FD 451 bench has the particularity of having articulated armrests, that can be operated by using a metal button on the backrest (button is visible on the third photo of the sofa ...
Fabric, Teak
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H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Sofa / Daybed, Denmark ca. 1960
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare sofa / daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Wool, Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sofa model FD 451
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sofa Model FD 451 Daybed France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Particularly beautiful and rare sofa bed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
FD 451 Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen Sofa, circa 1950
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Megeve, FR
Sofa "FD451" teak for France and Son by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen late 1950s convertible bench in an extra bed. Length of 190 cm bed position Structure sling. Base in tea...
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H 28.75 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Two-Person Sofa and Daybed by Peter Hivdt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD 451 Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Early two-person sofa and daybed by Peter Hivdt & Olra Molgaard Nielsen FD451 Denmark, 1956. Manufactured by France & Daverkosen. Good original condition.
Cane, Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-451 Teak Three-Seat Sofa
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage three-seat sofa designed by the famous Danish designer duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen. This model 451 features a typical 1950s Danish design,...
Fabric, Rattan, Teak
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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