Model FD 130 Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & sons

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD130 Three Seater Sofa 

The sofa will be fully restored in our workshop. The timber frame will be carefully stripped, cleaned and re-oiled to bring back the natural warmth and grain of the wood.

The sofa will then be completely reupholstered, including entirely new fire retardant seat and back cushions.

Chosen fabric: Camira Main Line Flax

Colour: Moorgate

Deposit: £800

The £800 deposit will secure the sofa and allow us to begin the restoration and order the chosen fabric. The remaining balance of  £2700 will be due once the work is complete and before collection or delivery.

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Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen were among the most interesting figures in post-war Danish design. They began working together in the 1940s and went on to build a long running partnership that combined elegant Scandinavian modernism with a very practical understanding of how furniture should be made and used.

Their work is particularly known for its lightness and clarity. Rather than relying on heavy forms or decoration, they focused on beautifully resolved timber frames, refined proportions and clever construction. They were also interested in furniture that could be produced efficiently and transported more easily, which made their work feel very modern for the period.

Much of their best known furniture was produced by France & Son, one of Denmark’s leading mid-century manufacturers, and their designs from the 1950s and 1960s have become increasingly sought after.

The FD130 is a lovely example of their approach - elegant but not delicate, with a beautifully constructed frame, gently shaped arms and a lightness that makes it feel much less imposing than many three-seater sofas of the period.