Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark, 1950s Original leather.
Leather, Wood
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.
Teak
Peter Hvidt "Minerva" Three Piece Sectional Sofa in Teak
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Hvidt + Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1958 Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: Three Seat Sofa: 75″ wide x 30″” deep x 32.5″ t...
Wool, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn.
Chrome
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
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 Stuart, circa 1960s.
Teak, Chenille
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son 1960's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in LYON, FR
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Danish sofa, Minerva model produced by France and Son.
Cotton, Teak
Danish 3-Seater Minerva Daybed Sofa Daybed in Green Bouclé by Peter Hvidt
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1960s three-seater "Minerva" daybed sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son.
Bouclé, Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
$5,351Sale Price|35% Off
1950s Danish 3-Seater Minerva Sofa in Teal by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1950s three-seater "Minerva" sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son.
Teak
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 125 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH) This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen.
Steel, Chrome
Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
Danish Midcentury ‘Minerva’ Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s Stamped, Teak and Rattan Two-Tier Corner Table with Architectural Form A sculptural and hi...
Teak, Rattan
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.
Upholstery, Teak
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...
Steel
Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc., France & Søn
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...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950.
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 the early 1960s, produced by France & Son.
Mohair, Teak
France & Son Peter Hvidt Molgard & Orla M. Nielsen Model Minerva Daybed Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Minerva daybed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn. The daybed features an elegant solid teak frame and an attractive salmon-colored cotton upholster...
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
“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 manufactured by France & Son in Denmark around 1950.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
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 Nielsen.
Teak, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 30.32 in
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s.
Teak, Leather
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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.
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 32.7 in W 75.6 in D 31.5 in
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. Manufactured by France & S...
Wool, Wood
Peter Hvidt “Minerva” sofa set in teak France & Son Denmark 1957
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped sofa set model “Minerva” designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 1957.
Metal
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt for France and son 1960
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Torino, IT
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt for France and son 1960
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare long sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Steel
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt for France and son, Denmark 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Torino, IT
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt for France and son, Denmark 1960s
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen “Minerva” Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son, Denmark. This Danish sofa was made circa 1960s with a sturdy teak frame and chrome bar accents. The ...
Chrome
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graceful sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen.
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Group, Model "Minerva"
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sofa group model Minerva with side table.
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
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.
Fabric, Teak
Sofa, 3-Seater, Model: Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & France.
Teak
Sold
H 30.75 in W 81 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s Danish modern Minerva sofa, daybed, or loveseat by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 75.6 in D 30.32 in
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.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 82.29 in D 30.32 in
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s, Denmark
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32.008 in W 86.5 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Teak "Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Orla Vagn Mogensen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A wonderful sofa from Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen's "Minerva" collection, this form is actually rather uncommon with the integral side-table on the left.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
'Minerva' Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 80.32 in D 29.93 in
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.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 49.61 in D 30.32 in
sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian two-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark.
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 33 in W 92 in D 67 in
"Minerva" Teak sofa Set Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard by Nielsen France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Almelo, NL
Two "Minerva" teak sofas and one coffee table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen from France & Son, Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
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 ...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 31.11 in
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 ...
Wool, 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 early 1950s; when France & Son was still named France & Daverkosen.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
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...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 31.11 in
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...
Wool, Teak
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
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