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Finn Juhl Jupiter sofa brown leather France & Son Denmark 1965
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped 3-seat Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lyon, FR
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son.
Scandinavian sofa
Freshly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Mode 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son or
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 27.56 in
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows
- The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
manufactured by France & Son in Denmark around 1950.
Made of high quality teak wood in a beautiful warm brown
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Senator 3-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Halle, DE
Scandinavian senator 3-seat sofa in teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 28.35 in
Danish Design Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54 Teak France & Son, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Jalk (Copenhagen, June 18, 1920 - 2006) was a Danish industrial designer. She was best known for her
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
H 21.26 in W 59.06 in D 25.99 in
Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen
Denmark, circa 1955
Teak frame, upholstery.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.32 in W 75.2 in D 29.93 in
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Green Teak Moduline Loveseat Sofa
By France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son green teak Moduline loveseat sofa. Item features
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 28 in W 50 in D 28 in
Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl three seat sofa with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina.
Frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.53 in W 79.93 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Frame of solid teak.
Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Frame of solid rosewood.
Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Palisander sofa table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. France & Søn
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced in Denmark by France & Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Formica, Palisander
H 19.69 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
Danish 2-Seater Teak Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa, 2 armrests with their cushions, all the fabrics, seat, backrest and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
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.
Immaculate
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish vintage teak sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa in Teak and Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Japan' sofa, model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, reupholstered in leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This three-seater 'Senator 166' sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in the 1960s, is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina and character
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 28.35 in W 69.3 in D 29.53 in
60s 70s Teak 3 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak 3 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design
Object: 3 seater
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
60s 70s Teak 2 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s teak 2 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design
Object: 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s.
One interesting feature of this sofa is its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 33.08 in
Minerva Sofa Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
-class materials
Made in Denmark. Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufacturer: France
Category
Vintage 1960s European Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish 3-Seater Minerva Sofa in Teal by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1950s three-seater "Minerva" sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Danish Finn Juhl Model 137 Japan Sofa For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original solid teak Japan sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 for France & Son, Denmark.
An
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Modern Teak Sofa Set
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Fulton, CA
A 3 piece teak Danish Modern sectional sofa set consisting of two sofas and a corner table
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Sofa Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Deland, FL
Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 99 in D 29.75 in
Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak.
Made by France & Daverkosen in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 78.5 in D 31 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Sofa Model Moduline by France & Søn in Denmark
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare 4-seat sofa model Moduline designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind. Produced by France
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 96.46 in D 28.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A comfortable 2-seater sofa designed by Danish architects Tove & Edward Kindt-Larson. Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A comfortable 3seater sofa and daybed designed by Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cane & Teak Sofa for France & Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, 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
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Modular Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder 2-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s.
Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Basketweave "Guvenør" Sofa in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Poul Cadovius
Manufacturer: France + Søn
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Beautiful side or corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. The table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Danish Teak Sofa Set by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Nielsen. It was produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950's. The set includes two modular
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian two-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 32.29 in W 49.61 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
make this sofa one of the most popular designs of the Danish mid century era. The couch comes with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Bouclé
H 28.75 in W 55.91 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s. The sofa comes in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in München, Bavaria
Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The Mid-Century couch
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 32.29 in W 126.78 in D 30.32 in
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Danish Teak Sofa Set Model Minerva by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Nielsen. It was produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950's. The set includes one 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Vodder Sofa, model FD161 for France & Daverkosen Denmark, c.1950. 2-seater. On the armrests
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, fellow Danish architect-designer, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like this sofa - are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Sofa New Blue Wool Upholstery Original Springs Mint!
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Peter Hvidt solid teak sofa new blue wool upholstery original springs mint!
Professionally
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame, French caning and seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 25.99 in
Model FD130/3 Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A comfortable 3seater sofa and daybed designed by Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
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French Danish Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic french Danish sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every french Danish sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a french Danish sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A french Danish sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard and Grete Jalk each produced at least one beautiful french Danish sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Danish Sofa?
Prices for a french Danish sofa start at $874 and top out at $17,793 with the average selling for $3,760.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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Finn Juhl Chieftain Sofa
Pacha Lounge
Pacha Chair