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"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Minerva Sofa Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s. Solid teak frame. The
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Vintage 1960s European Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

1950s Danish 3-Seater Minerva Sofa in Teal by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1950s three-seater "Minerva" sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paired with a minimal Danish design, teak legs and cream colored upholstery make this vintage sofa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

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

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

Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
: Minerva FD 417 1x 3-Seater sofa model with armrest: Minerva FD 417 1x Corner coffee table model: FD 418
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
France & Søn. A design that was made for their “Minerva” sofa set. Solid teak with cane insert. Table
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
design. Hvidt's iconic creations, like the Ax chair and Minerva sofa, exemplify his commitment to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch, Teak

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
, FD145 Chair, Gateleg Dining Table, Minerva Sofa, and the Model 523—or Pinwheel—side table (all 1950s for
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
, FD145 Chair, Gateleg Dining Table, Minerva Sofa, and the Model 523—or Pinwheel—side table (all 1950s for
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Teak Sofa Set Model Minerva by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
-seater sofa model FD 418a, a 3-seater sofa model FD 417ab, and a corner coffee table model FD 519. All of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish 'Minerva' Paddle Arm Teak Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century (1960s) 'Minerva' teak sofa with an open framed teak wood back, teak paddle arms
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

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. Teak frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, 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

Materials

Teak, Chenille

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

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Danish 2-Seater Teak Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa, 2 armrests with their cushions, all the fabrics, seat, backrest and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Minerva Set, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful 3-piece Minerva set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Beautiful side or corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. The table consists of two table tops, the upper one is beautifully shaped and made of solid te...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Modular Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

Model FD 453 2seater Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic 2 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

Materials

Teak

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

Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in PARIS, FR
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 'Minerva' Set France & Daverkosen Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with armrest: Minerva FD 417 1x 3-Seater sofa model with armrest: Minerva FD 417 1x Corner coffee table
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s. This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva' after the goddess
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, 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

Materials

Teak

'Minerva' Corner suite by Peter \hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic original corner suite consisting of a three seat sofa, and a two seat sofa with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak and Cane End Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minerva Model sofas seen in the last photo to make an L shape configuration. The sofas are not included in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Louis XV Rococo Hand Carved Burnout Velvet Wing Back Chair We also have the matching sofa in
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
High quality and elegant rosewood and black leather Torbjørn Afdal "Minerva" sofa for Bruksbo. This
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 94.49 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. Original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Danish Solid Teak Coffee Table, Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Basel, CH
This Minerva sofa or coffee table is made from solid teak, the legs are slightly tapered. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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

Materials

Fabric

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

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Minerva Sofa by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1957
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1957 Minerva
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Teak Minerva Sofa in Linen for France & Son of Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
A Danish vintage 'Minerva' sofa, originally designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s, Denmark
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s. Solid teak frame with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, 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

Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Munich, DE
Very cozy and elegant rosewood and cognac natural leather by Torbjørn Afdal "Minerva"
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 28.75 in
Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Molgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wood beginning in the 1940s and 50s which became a hallmark of Danish modern furniture. This sofa is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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Minerva Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minerva sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each minerva sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a minerva sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right minerva sofa, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one minerva sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn and Peter Hvidt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Minerva Sofa?

A minerva sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,795 and the highest can go for as much as $11,900.

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