France Son Furniture
Danish
Danish manufacturer France Søn is best known for its prolific output of elegant mid-century modern furnishings in teak and leather, yet its multinational beginnings took shape during the 1930s.
After businessman Charles William Fearnley France (1897–1972) moved from his native England to Denmark in 1936, he began to operate a small mattress factory alongside his friend Eric Daverkosen, a Danish cabinetmaker, under the name France Daverkosen. Shortly afterward, Daverkosen passed away, and when Denmark was invaded during the Second World War, Charles was captured and sent to a prison camp in Germany. When he was released, the British entrepreneur set out to produce furniture in the early 1950s, setting up a shop in Hillerød to manufacture the kind of sleek beech and teak goods that were gaining widespread acclaim around the world. In 1957, France’s son James joined the business, and the company changed its name to reflect the addition.
Throughout the ’50s and ’60s, France Søn produced a stunning array — and staggering quantity — of designs, with elegant modernist lounge chairs and armchairs, teak and rosewood dining tables and other furnishings by the likes of Finn Juhl, Grete Valk, Ole Wanscher, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen all gracing its catalogues.
Even as there was a focus on mass production at France Søn — and the brand doesn’t quite enjoy the same renown as fellow mid-century Danish furniture makers such as Carl Hansen Søn — Charles France believed in making quality furniture, and the company’s offerings evoke the warmth of the handcrafted work that is typically associated with Scandinavian modernism.
In the 1960s, the company was bought by Danish designer Poul Cadovius, who folded it into the operations at CADO, a company he founded during the 1950s. Surviving examples of early work from the brand as well as modern icons by the likes of Verner Panton that followed in later years continue to be in demand.
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Søn
Pair of danish Modern Chairs mod.197 in Teak by Finn Juhl for France
Søn
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of dining chairs, model 197 in solid teak and green buckle fabric by Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark 1950s. freshly upholstered and restored the frames solid and sturdy a rar...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France
Søn, 1960s
By France
Søn, Peter Hvidt
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 teak fra...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table by France
Søn, Denmark
By France
Søn, Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bern, CH
Danish Mid Century teak Side Table designed by Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Beautifully made teak tabletop with lovely detailing and magazine shelf.
Designer: Tove
Edvard Ki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table Minerva by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare, two-tiered Minerva teak corner side table was designed by the iconic design duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
This artfully crafted table is made from solid te...
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1860s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique France Son Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France
Søn, 1960s1960
By Peter Hvidt, France
Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed.
Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak fram...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960s Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva
Daybed for France
Son
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France
Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Minerva' daybed or sofa with Teak frame and newly upholstered cushions, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. In otherwise original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Danish Modern Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs France
Son 1960s
By John Stuart Inc., France
Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant design having wave backrests that fit the curvature of your back to maximize comfort. Upholstered bentwood armrests provide a sizable area for your arms. Solid teak frames...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Steel
Armchair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France
Søn, Denmark, 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France
Søn
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Scandinavian armchair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by France
Søn in the 1960s.
The frame is made of polished chromed steel, the armrests are in solid te...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Metal
$921 Sale Price
30% Off
Six Peter Hvidt Model 523 Tables Signed
By France
Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Solid wood segmented coffee table with brass legs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen tables can be configured in several ways.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,177 / set
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France
Søn, 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s
made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century Teak Extending Dining Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
By France
Søn, Lind
Gjerlou-Knudsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extraordinary Danish Mid Century vintage teak and wenge Model 550 space saving dining table designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wenge
$8,186 Sale Price
20% Off
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 80 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 21.75 inches
Grea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt Teak and Cane End Tables for France
Son
By Peter Hvidt, France
Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Beautifully figure solid teak and caned Danish end tables designed by Peter Hvidt for France
Son. Circa 1960. Each table features softly rounded edges and a two tiered design w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Grete Jalk Teak
Tweed Lounge Chair for France
Søn
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Finn Juhl for France
Son Mid Century Danish Teak 532 Coffee Table
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Finn Juhl for France & Son Mid Century Danish Teak 532 Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 57 wide x 21.25 deep x 21.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen France
Søn, 60s
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare 1960
s teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France
Søn, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery.
Designer: Grete Jalk
Producer: France & Søn...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,700 / item
Poul Cadovius and Bjorn Wiinblad for Cado Mid Century Pedestal Dining Table
By Susanne Fjedldoe Mygge, Poul Cadovius, France
Søn
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Hand Painted Circular Dining Table on a Brushed Metal Tulip Base, With Epoxy Resin Varnished Top - 1970's Made in Denmark by Poul Cadovius, Bjørn Wiinblad & Susanne Fjeldsøe MyGge...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France
Son John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc., France
Søn
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Lounge Chairs for France
Son
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, imported for John Stuart Furniture. Model FD-130....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1960s.
It features a curved backrest and and s...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$6,506 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Grete Jalk Danish Modern Four Seater Teak Sofa for France and Son
By France
Søn, John Stuart, Grete Jalk
Located in New Windsor, NY
The rarely seen four seater Danish Modern Teak sofa designed by Greta Jack for France and Son and retailed for John Stuart. The solid teak sofa frame features the long paddle arm res...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,795 Sale Price
30% Off
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france
Son, Denmark, 1951
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark.
Solid teak wood structure with cushions with new foam and new bouclé fabric upholstery. Signed wit...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 125 × 75 × 80 cm (49.2 × 29.5 × 31.5 in)
(Width × Height × Depth)
Elegant Mid-Century modern two-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher, produced by France & Son (Cado) as ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table For France
Son
By France
Søn
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning large teak drop leaf oval dining table, designed by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard. Made in Denmark for France
Søn. Maker's label. Circa 1950-60s.
The table shows sc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,126 Sale Price
39% Off
Diplomat Desk Made In Rosewood By Finn Juhl For France
Son From 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
The Diplomat desk in rosewood, designed by the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Søn in 1960, represents a striking mix of functionality and aesthetics...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$4,205 Sale Price
26% Off
Ole Wanscher Model FD-109 Lounge Chair for France
Søn
By France
Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France
Søn in Denmark, circa 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains th...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France
Søn, c1950s
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship of Danish Modern design with this authentic mid-century modern teak coffee table, designed by the acclaimed Finn Juhl for th...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table By France And Son Denmark
By France
Søn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century Danish design. Teak Side Table with fine form and having an Openwork magazine shelf below.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Wear to finish with scratches an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Divano “Minerva” con braccioli di France
Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France
Søn
Located in Brescia, IT
Divano con due braccioli di Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen per France & Søn, anni ’60. Struttura in teak, staffe in acciaio, marchio presente. Cuscini nuovi in microfibra grigio...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
France
Son round dining table in teak Cado Denmark 1960
By France
Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exceptional round dining table was designed and produced by France
Son for Cado, Denmark, 1960. A fine example of Danish modern craftsmanship, it exemplifies the balance betwee...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France
Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa.. Early production,, aMAZING ORIGINAL condition,Two pieces.. extrem...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France
Son, All New Premium Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark.
The sublime simplicity of the "Japan" series is inspired by traditional Japanese construction techni...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen
Bwana Lounge Chair and ottoman by Finn Juhl for France
Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning 'Bwana' lounge chair and ottoman is designed by Finn Juhl in 1962 for France & Son. Known for its sleek lines and elegant design, this chair is a perfect example of mid...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt, Day bed, prod. France
Son anni
60
By France
Søn
Located in Rivoli, IT
Day bed
Struttura in legno, imbottitura rivestita in tessuto, particolari in acciaio.
Marchio del produttore
Prod. France & Son, Danimarca, anni '60
France & Daverkosen - sono oggi ...
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1960s Danish Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France
Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This beautiful lounge chair was designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son in the 1950s in Denmark. The elegant shape and the f...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk for France
Son Danish Teak Lounge Chair 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and iconic Danish lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Crafted in solid teak with the original makers badge still intact, this piece showcases the sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Stunning Midcentury Armchair Finn Juhl Rosewood
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model 209
Midcentury armchair designed by Finn Juhl in jaw dropping solid rosewood. We have seen this chair used as an office chair, side chair, or dining chair. Incredible comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By France
Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son.
Composed of a dense slat-back frame, designed with a partially exposed back to better reveal ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France
Søn, Denmark
By France
Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows
- The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ditte
Adrian Heath cantilever Dining Chairs in Ash and Leather, France
Søn
By France
Søn, Ditte
Adrian Heath
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dining Room Chairs (Model 594) desinged by Ditte
Adrian Heath for France
Søn, Denmark 1970s. The chairs are made of solid Ash wood and are in good vintage condition with ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
$3,150 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Finn Juhl Rosewood
Diplomat
Desk, by France
Son, Denmark 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium pulls below a pullout lined with felt/glass.
Designed circa 1957 and likely manufactur...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Side Table by Hvidt
Mølgaard for France
Son, Denmark, Mid Century
By France
Søn, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful side or corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. Solid teak and cane, the table is marked. The height of the cane top is 16.75”.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak
Boucle Lounge Chair for France
Søn
By France
Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set Six Teak Finn Juhl Chairs Model 197 Scandinavian
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of six dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl
Chairs are marked with the France & Son's metal medallion as well as gilt stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl, for France & France, made of old growth teak wood with an oil finish.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of wha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France
Søn
By France
Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Firenze, FI
The model 147 chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and son, is one of the most graceful Danish Modern chairs. A combination of the very expressive fluid l...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Iconic Peter Hvidt Boomerang Chair for France
Son
By Peter Hvidt, France
Søn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Designed by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen (1907-1993) were Danish architects and furniture designers, true pioneers of Danish mid-century design and the founders ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Steel
$11,363 / set
Pair of Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen Boomerang Chairs France
Son 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn, France
Daverkosen
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen ‚Boomerang‘ lounge chairs, designed in 1956 and produced in the early 1960s by France & Son in Denmark.
Boomerang shaped teak wood frame...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Cadovius Round Dining Table Aluminum
Melamine
By France
Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Hanover, MA
Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) early 1960s round single pedestal dining/breakfast table with a tulip form spun aluminum round base and integrated stem supporting a satin finish white mela...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France
Son
By France
Søn, Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low, Danish lounge chair by husband-and-wife design team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. This example from 1958 has a teak frame around fixed cushions, upholstered i...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France
Søn, 1960s
By France
Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wolfurt, AT
"Moduline" chairs designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The chairs have their original covering on a straight-lined wooden structure. They can be placed in a modular way....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Thee-Seat Sofa, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder for France
Søn
By Arne Vodder, France
Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Elegant Mid-Century sofa by Arne Vodder, model FD164, designed in the 1960s and crafted from solid teak – a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship combining functional clarity...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt
Mølgaard for France
Son
By Peter Hvidt, France
Søn
Located in London, GB
Danish Midcentury ‘Minerva’ Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s
Stamped, Teak and Rattan Two-Tier Corner Table with Architectural Form
A sculptural and hi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Peter Hvidt Daybed for France
Søn, Denmark 1960s
By France
Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, this daybed exemplifies the clean and functional elegance that characterised Scandinavian mid-century modernism. Peter Hvidt, one of Denmark’...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France
Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By Cado, Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Gorgeous rosewood base. maker's label underside: "Cado Made in Denmark 7416...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
$2,432 Sale Price
64% Off
6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France
Søn
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A rare complete set of 6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line Danish armchairs in dark burgundy leather with brushed steel frames and solid Walnut arms for France & Son.
Designed in the 1960s by the renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernedotte the H-line armchairs stand out as one of his rarest designs. Constructed of a steel frame with solid, contoured walnut arms, the chairs also feature a sprung seat and back that adds both comfort and support. And here, finished in a soft dark burgundy leather, they represent probably the finest example of these chairs currently available.
Little is known about the design of the chairs other than they were part of a small project that also included a range of modular sofas. The sofas and solo H-line modular system components had open sides rather than arm rests and combined with a coffee table and corner table to create a flexible seating system. It’s believed the system was created in the mid to late 60s at the changeover period in 1967 when Poul Cadovius acquired France & Son and changed the name to Cado.
Bernadotte had worked with France & Son on a number of chair designs since 1953 but these were all constructed in wood, which was France and Son’s (formerly France & Daverkosen) great strength. The move to using metal in the H-line coincided with Bernadotte’s own work with metal in other design projects; particularly at Georg Jensen and with Bang & Olufsen, and also with the launch of his own design company in 1964. Bernadotte Design AB helped a number of International and Scandinavian companies explore new materials, technologies, and aesthetic possibilities and it’s believed the H-line was a development in new materials and production techniques for France & Son. This change was later embraced by Cado who created a number of designs using a metal frame by, amongst others, Knudsen & Lind.
The quality, as always associated with both France & Son and Cado, shines through on these chairs. From the almost seamless welding of the joints on the square tubing to how all the bolts and screws are recessed to be flush with the frame; everything exhibits an impressive attention to detail. It’s therefore reassuring to note that the renovation of the chairs follows the same ideal. It looks like the frames have been meticulously cleaned, stripped, brushed and polished and the chairs beautifully reupholstered in high quality dark burgundy leather. These details combined with the contoured, waxed and polished solid Walnut arms creates a truly sophisticated and elegant set of chairs that would work well as dining chairs or even as a set of impressive board room chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Steel
$5,439 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s
The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Wool
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,700 / item
France Søn furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
France
Søn furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of France
Søn furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by France
Søn were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Johannes Andersen, Illum Wikkelsø, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for France
Søn furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $571 and can go as high as $19,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,735.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Here are the dimensions of the Finn Juhl France chair: The frame is around 30 inches tall by 29 inches deep by 26.5 inches wide and the seat height is approximately 16 inches. Find a selection of Finn Juhl France chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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