Mid Century Modern canapé by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son

We are delighted to offer for sale this superb original Mid Century Modern daybed from the 1960s, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son. This is a highly sought-after piece of Danish designer furniture. The sofa retains all its original parts, including the period cushions, frame, and supports. It is rare to find such a piece in such good condition despite a slight patina on the fabric due to its age (over 70 years). Dimensions: height 83 cm, width 129 cm, depth 79 cm, seat height 44 cm. Designers: Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), pioneers of mid-century Danish furniture design, known for their easy-to-produce and transportable furniture. This sofa is a typical example of modern Scandinavian design, light, simple, and precise. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use, slight discolouration. The Hvidt & Mølgaard company produced over 256 pieces of furniture and collaborated with renowned manufacturers such as Fritz Hansen and France & Søn. The sofa is a collectible piece of Scandinavian design with hand-crafted construction. The sofa is an original daybed from the 1960s, rare and in excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. The fabric shows a slight patina. Hvidt & Mølgaard are known for having created over 256 notable pieces, including chairs, tables, and sofas. The sofa is part of a prestigious collection with exhibitions at MoMA, the National Gallery of Melbourne, and the Danish Museum of Art and Design.