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Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen "3 seater sofa" Soborg Mobler
By Peter Hvidt, Soborg Mobler, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen, featuring a beautiful curved armrest. The overall design is clean and the seat is spacious ...
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Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
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Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina a...
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Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A super collectable designer daybed sofa by one of the Danish greats! I'll include all the information below about the designer and so on
Condition wise, everything is original, this sofa has the period cushions, frame and supports, it is a rare survivor, there are no side arm cushions, the fabric has some light patina but given that its 70+ years old I think we can forgive it, honestly its in wonderful order
Sofa dimensions -
Height:- 83cm
Width:- 129cm
Depth:- 79cm
Seat height:- 44cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, creating furniture that was easy to mass-produce and economic to transport.
Danish architect-designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen was born in 1907. His formative years were spent in Copenhagen, studying at the Aalborg Technical School (graduating in 1924) and at the Art and Crafts School of the Design Museum (graduating in 1928). From 1931 until 1934, he continued his studies in furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954).
Danish architect-designer Peter Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Subsequently, he worked at various design firms before establishing his own studio in 1942. From 1942 to 1945, Hvidt taught at the School of Arts and Crafts. In 1944, Hvidt designed the Portex Chair, which was one of Denmark’s first stacking chairs.
Hvidt, whose design aesthetic was characterized as traditional throughout the 1940s, exhibited frequently at the Cabinetmaker's Guild exhibitions, as both a designer and architect. He also worked with the lighting manufacturer Le Klint on numerous lighting designs.
In 1944, the pair co-established Hvidt & Mølgaard Studio, which they ran together until 1975. During this time, the pair created designs for Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik. In 1950, the pair designed the AX Chair, which solidified both of their careers as industrial designers and became an icon of Danish mid-century design.
AX was inspired by the work of American design duo Charles and Ray Eames, and was the first Danish chair that was crafted with both a seat and back made of curved laminated wood. The chair utilized a laminated technique for production which was carried out by Fritz Hansen. The chair’s design allowed for mass production and easy packaging, opening a successful market for Danish furniture to be exported around the world. The AX Chair was eventually accompanied by the AX Table...
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Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Modern Teak Sofa Set
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Fulton, CA
A 3 piece teak Danish Modern sectional sofa set consisting of two sofas and a corner table. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for...
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1950s Danish 3-Seater Minerva Sofa in Teal by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1950s three-seater "Minerva" sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son.
In excellent reupholstered condition, the teal hopsack comp...
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Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This set has an avant-garde de...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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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. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen have played a significant role in the internatio...
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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. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. Seating group with 3 seater, 2 seater and side table...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Danish Coffee Table De Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen 60ies in Teak
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer: Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Éditeur/année: France & Son / Années 1950'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
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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 ro...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950.
The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking.
It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room.
The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition!
The FD516 coffee table...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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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. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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