France & Daverkosen Furniture
Danish
The giant of mid-century furniture design France & Søn began its remarkable journey as a Danish firm specializing in the production and exporting of Scandinavian design called France & Daverkosen.
British businessman Charles William Fearnley France and Danish cabinetmaker Eric Daverkosen entered into a joint venture in 1936 — France being the investor and Daverkosen the head designer for their small mattress factory. Soon after production started at the France & Daverkosen company, Daverkosen became quite ill.
Concerned for his friend and their fledgling business, France traveled to Denmark, and Daverkosen died soon after his partner arrived. While France was attempting to make arrangements to transfer the company into his hands, World War II erupted, and Germany invaded Denmark. As a British citizen, France was captured and sent to a prison camp in Germany.
While in captivity, France developed several manufacturing ideas to pass the time and to keep his mind focused. He imagined a way to create lightweight wooden chairs that could be manufactured on an industrial scale and transported using an economic flat-pack format. He also thought of a way to retool his mattress factory to create chair backs, seats and sofa cushions.
Once freed, France returned to his business in Denmark and began to manufacture beech and teak goods that were gaining widespread acclaim around the world. He began to surround himself with some of the best Scandinavian designers of the time: Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk and Ole Wanscher, to name a few.
By 1954, France & Daverkosen accounted for 60 percent of all Danish furniture exports and their factory employed 350 people. Charles’s son James joined the company in 1957, which resulted in the name change to France & Søn.
Later, France & Søn was acquired by Danish designer Poul Cadovius, who folded it into the operations at CADO, a company he founded during the 1950s.
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Creator: France & Daverkosen
Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare set of four dining chairs model 203 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, during the 1950s. They feature a solid teak wooden frame with the orig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
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Faux Leather, Teak
Grete Jalk Armchair Model 118 for France & Daverkosen in Teak, 1960s, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair by Grete Jalk, model 118 for France & Daverkosen. The armchair comes from the first series from 1955. High quality solid teak wood frame. The seat and backrest have bee...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl, a Danish architect born in 1912, started his own practice in 1945 where he specialized in designing both interiors and furniture. His works were of high standard and techn...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
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Mohair, Teak
1950s Danish Solid Teak Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark circa 1950’s. This stunning Model FD-146 features a walnut-stained beechwood frame wit...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Foam, Beech
Coffee Table in Solid Teak by Finn Juhl, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Goteborg, SE
This coffee table was designed by the Danish designer Finn Juhl during the 1950s and made by France & Son. The table is in solid teak and of very high quality.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
60s 70s Stool Ottoman Teak Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s stool ottoman teak Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
Object: stool
Manufacturer: France & Daverkossen
Condition: good - vintage
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1970s Danish Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
1960’s Armchairs by Sigvard Bernadotte Forfrance & Søn
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for one chair.
There are 5 chairs available.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair. Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen SideTable
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Highland, IN
This Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen model FD 521 side table from 1956 designed for France & Daverkosen features all solid teak construction and a cane lower shelf.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
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Cane, Teak
Coffee Table from the 1960s by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic coffee table from the 1960s by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Daverkosen. Solid frame and table top in teak.
Quality features:
- accomplished design: perfect pro...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
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Teak
Vintage Danish Solid Teak Coffee Table from France & Søn / France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This both stunning and simple adjustable coffee table was designed in 1956 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen. It is a perfect example of Danish Modern de...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern “Boomerang” lounge chair designed by Peter Hvid and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This chair has been identified as m...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Pair of Ole Wanscher Ebonized Mahogany Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern pair of solid ebonized Cuban Mahogany lounge armchairs by Ole Wanscher designed for France and Daverkosen distributed by John Stuart. Featuring solid, sturdy newly ebon...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Danish Solid Teak Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Model Fd-159 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak + Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Ole Wanscher
Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, leather
Measurements: 41.25? tall
Condition: In excellent original condit...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table by Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian teak coffee table with sleek lines and solid construction. In an all original condition with a wonderful warm patina and ready for use. Designed by Tove & Edva...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table for France & Daverkosen, Denmark
By Leonard Baker Stove Co., France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen teak coffee table for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1960s.
This famous coffee table is still in very good condition, e...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak and Leather Chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Karlstad, SE
Black leather and teak chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, Denmark.
The chair has a wonderfully neat design and has perfect proportions. And the most beautiful part of the...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950.
The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking.
It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room.
The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition!
The FD516 coffee table...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Grete Jalk Lounge Chair in Teak
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Grete Jalk
Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 28.75? wide x 32.5? tall
Condition:
In excellent original con...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern side table in solid teak by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen model FD 510. Referenced by the Design Museum Denmark under number RP15840.
A practical good looking tea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair with new upholstered with blue fabric.
Frame of stained beech.
Made by France & Daverkosen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish lounge chairs "FD 145" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "FD 145" designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953. Produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s. Solid beech frame with teak a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the fi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modern Tove Edvard Kindt Larsen Model FD510 Teak Table
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Solid Teak model FD510 Mid-Century Modern imported by John Stuart side table designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen and manufactured by France & Daverkosen. A solid teak rectangula...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Coffee Table by Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen Denmark, 1960s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This teak coffee table with sleek lines and solid construction was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. Designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen and manufactured at France and Dav...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & Son Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Teak side table.
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard.
Produced by France and Son and France & Daverkosen,
1960s.
This original teak side table was made by France & Da...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of France & Daverkosen, Orholm Danmark Chairs for John Stuart, Inc.
By France & Daverkosen, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of collapsable scissor chairs produced by France & Daverkosen chairs for John Stuart, Inc. Made in Denmark/Danmark. Each chair measures (without cushions) 20.25" wide, 30.5" dee...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Beech
Teak & Leather Lounge Chair, Model FD136, by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this elegant lounge chair, model FD 136, for France & Daverkosen (later known as France & Son). The slender teak frame with its sculpted armrests complements the g...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen Beech Lounge Chair, Denmark
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Belmont, MA
Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen Beech Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Beech
1950s Danish Upholstered High Back Armchair by Hvidt & Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame with expressive bent laminated curved arms and vintage blue upholstery. Made in Denm...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Danish Stacking Solid Teak End Table Set by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in San Jose, CA
Early mid century set of stacking side tables manufactured by France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Table tops are constructed of solid planked teak with classic slender dowel legs. This set can be used as a coffee table or separate as three end tables.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak side table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen features tapered legs and edges.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Coffee Table, First Edition by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian coffee table in teak designed by Kindt-larsen for France and Daverkosen. First edition from 1955, solid teak top. Referenced by the Design Museum Denmark under number RP...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed teak frame supporting wrapped molded seats and backs, the backs with a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Solid Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful dining table made from solid teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Mølgaard for France and Daverkosen, Denmark. This piece is in excellent condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Sofa by Ole Wanscher FD 109 Wool Bouclé, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Paris, IDF
Renowned Danish designer Ole Wanscher is credited for being influential during the height of the acclaimed Scandinavian design movement that took place during the Mid-century era. His FD 109...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl FD-133 pair of teak armchairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of "Spade" lounge chairs designed by the esteemed designer Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Dating back to 1953, these chairs represent a significant milestone in...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Boomerang Chair, circa 1959
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Boomerang Chair, 1954
Teak lounge chair produced by France & Son, Denmark with patinated brass plated legs. New cushions covered in Kvadrat ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
France & Daverkosen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
France & Daverkosen 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 & Daverkosen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by France & Daverkosen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bramin Møbler, Niels Koefoed, and Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Prices for France & Daverkosen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $571 and can go as high as $15,216, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,704.
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