Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son 1960's
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in LYON, FR
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Danish sofa, Minerva model produced by France and Son. Sofa designed in the 1960s by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard. It is a classic Dan...
Cotton, Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen have played a significant role in the internatio...
Fabric, Teak
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
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
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. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid ...
Chrome
Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, 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
1960s Daybed Hvidt Minerva France Son Teak Danish Sofa Modular
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark. Needs to be re-upholstered or professionally cleaned, dingy and dusty. The upholstery appea...
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
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. The sofa features a teak frame, with ne...
Mohair, Teak
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 is a four-seat sofa from Scandinavian origin. Torbjørn Afdal designed it in 1965. ...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 31.11 in W 53.15 in D 29.93 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson Danish Teak Loveseat "Minerva" Sofa, 1960
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavin modern period 2-seater sofa or loveseat designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, produced by France and Sons, Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Model No- Minerva. ...
Chrome
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
Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Munich, DE
Very cozy and elegant rosewood and cognac natural leather by Torbjørn Afdal "Minerva" sofa for Bruksbo. This is a four-seat sofa from Scandinavian origin. Torbjørn Afdal de...
Leather, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare long sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen “Minerva” Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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 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
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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 France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s. Solid teak frame with two armrests. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a h...
Fabric, Teak
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H 30.75 in W 81 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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. 'Minerva' col...
Upholstery, Teak
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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. 'Minerva' col...
Upholstery, Teak
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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 France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s. This is model ‘Minerva’ and is made out of teak. The cushions are freshly reupholstered with a ...
Fabric, Teak
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H 33 in W 92 in D 67 in
"Minerva" Teak sofa Set Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard by Nielsen France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Almelo, NL
Two "Minerva" teak sofas and one coffee table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen from France & Son, Denmark. This sofa set features one three-seater & one two-seater sofa with a sid...
Fabric, Teak
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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
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H 33.47 in W 49.22 in
Minerva 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Minerva 2-seat sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son. Very good vintage condition.
Fabric, Teak
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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 France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Fabric, Teak
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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
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H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Danish 2-Seater Teak Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa, 2 armrests with their cushions, all the fabrics, seat, backrest and cushion have their original structure and have been reupholstered in cream terry fabric....
Fabric, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Large Danish 3-Seater Sofa in Teak, and New Fabric, Minerva Model by Peter Hvidt
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa/daybed with 3 comfortable seats. All the fabrics: seat and backrest have their original structure and have been reupholstered in cream terry fabric. Manufact...
Metal
"Minerva" sofa with armrests by France & Søn
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-armed sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s. Struttura in teak, staffe in acciaio, marchio presente. Cuscini nuovi in microfibra grigio ghiaccio, sf...
Fabric, Teak
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H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 29.93 in
Danish vintage sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish sofa from the 1960s with teak frame and refurbished upholstery. Streamlined design with reclining backrest and tapered legs. Vintage Danish Minerva sofa designed in the 1960s...
Fabric, Teak
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H 31.89 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
Danish vintage sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish sofa from the 1960s with teak frame and refurbished upholstery. Streamlined design with reclining backrest and tapered legs. Vintage Danish Minerva sofa designed in the 1960s...
Fabric, Teak
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H 34.65 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in
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.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 34.65 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in
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.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 32.49 in W 75.2 in D 30.32 in
'Minerva' sofa Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage three-seater sofa in excellent condition, teak wood frame, seat and back with newly manufactured upholstery and fabric. Unrestored sofa but in excellent overall condition.
Fabric, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Hvidt & Molgaard Teakwood Two-Seat Sofa Model "Minerva" for France & Son, 1960
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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...
Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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. Manufacturer's emblem present beneath ...
Upholstery, Teak
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...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
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...
Metal
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.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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