Minerva Sofa in Petrol Bouclé attributed to Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen from France & Søn / France & Daverkosen, 1960s

Description

Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat … more Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage piece of furniture can be transformed into a daybed. Emblematic model from the 60s, named "Minerva" after the Roman goddess of wisdom. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen were Danish furniture designers who worked together in the mid-20th century. Their designs are characterized by a minimalist, functional aesthetic and the use of high-quality materials. They were known for their innovative use of teak, a wood popular in Danish furniture design at the time. Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen's work has been widely recognized, and their pieces are today regarded as valuable examples of mid-century modern design. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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