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

$10,221.75
£7,440.30
€8,500
CA$13,912.84
A$15,562.39
CHF 8,098.76
MX$191,578.28
NOK 103,032.97
SEK 96,665.24
DKK 64,686.85
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About the Item

Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
  • Creator:
    Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (Designer),Peter Hvidt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Limhamn, SE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1365391stDibs: LU1050825529932

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