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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Teak

Chair ‘Spade’ Model FD 133 Designed by Finn Juhl for Frankrike & Søn, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair ‘Spade’ model FD 133 designed by Finn Juhl for Frankrike & Søn, Denmark, 1954. Teak and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Gorgeous rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rosewood

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model FD-117
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-Century easy chair by Danish designer duo Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chair with swooping
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. There is a maker's medallion on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 26.78 in
Finn Juhl France Lounge Chair FD 136
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
the france lounge was designed by Finn Juhl in the 1950's and produced in Denmark by France
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Solihull, GB
High back Arne Vodder FD164 chair manufactured by France and Son, Denmark. The chair can be set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
H 40.16 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Finn Juhl Cognac Leather and Teak Lounge Chair model FD 136
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful lounge chair model FD 136 by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. This chair is
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Lounge Chair FD-145
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
. Model FD 145 is an iconic Danish Modern Lounge Chair. Produced in a taller FD 145 and shorter FD 144
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak, Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rosewood

Pair of Fd 211 "Guvenør" Lounge Chairs in Oak
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Poul Cadovious Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the elegance of this all original vintage FD 120 rocking lounge chair, boasting a sleek
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder Easy Chair Model FD 164 Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model FD 164 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

FD 151 Chair and Ottoman by Hvidt & Mølgaard for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is an exceptional, rare chair from the legendary Danish design team of Peter Hvidt and Orla
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wood, Cane, Wicker, Upholstery, Fabric

Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen FD 136, Teak Lounge Chair in Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Model FD 136 is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-130 Teak Chair and Ottoman in Cowhide
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
easy to mass-produce and economic to transport. This FD-130 lounge chair and ottoman is so cool with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Cane Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark circa 1950’s. This spectacular pair of model FD-146 chairs feature a teak wood frame with a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak

Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech

Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Armchair Modell FD 145 by France & Daverkosen, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage teak armchair by Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge chair model FD 145, designed in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Ole Wanscher Brazilian Rosewood Danish Rocking Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
1955, Denmark. Model FD-120 rocking chair is crafted of a dark solid Brazilian rosewood frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Teak Easy Chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair model FD 129 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard Model FD1301950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair model FD 130 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Danish Modern Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This chair has been identified as model FD-135
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s with Ottoman Midcentury
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury easy chairs designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 62 x 76 x 76 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This exquisite lounge chair, model FD 130
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen from the 1960s. High-quality frame
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen from the 1960s. High-quality frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard France & Daverhosen Beech Teak High Back Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Teak & Beech FD-146 Lounge Chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Arne Vodder Armchairs Dining Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hallmark of Danish design excellence. These chairs showcase the elegant simplicity and functionalism that
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Teak

FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in PARIS, FR
The lounge chair nicknamed “Spade Chair”, presents the aesthetic characteristics of Juhl’s design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Teak

FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Finn Juhl France and Son Rosewood Danish Mid Century Diplomat Desk FD 951
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Large rosewood executive Diplomat model desk, model FD-951, designed by Finn Juhl, made by France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Easychairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FD 130 - Easy chairs in teak and dark blue wool. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France and Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Danish modern lounge chairs (model FD 136) designed by Finn Juhl. Early examples
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FD 134 - 'Boomerang' armchair in teak, brass legs and newly upholstered cushions in Malou Raphia
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl FD-133 Easy Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Easy Chair Model 133 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in 1953, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Armchairs Model FD 209 / Diplomat Produced by Cado
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 armchairs model FD 209 / Diplomat chairs designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Cado in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
as the Boomerang model or sometimes referred to as FD-134. Teak frame and brass legs, upholstered
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Denmark in 1953. It was produced by France & Daverkosen Denmark. This solid oak FD-144 Easy Chair by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish teak dresser with chest of drawers by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair model FD 307 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Poul M. Volther “C35 FDB” Dining Table for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Utrecht, NL
Furniture Fair in Denmark. One year after Volther’s death in 2001, the chair was used at the EU Summit in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stamford, CT
A France and Sons chair designed by Finn Juhl. Known as the "Spade Chair". Model FD 133. this is
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
H 35 in W 29 in D 28 in
Pair of Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Daverkosen, pair of chairs, 'FD 116', oak, teak, fabric
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find. Versatile modular design. Ideal
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Coffee Table in Teak
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
first dismountable chair has been designed by the couple, that created an enormous boost for the Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Vintage armchairs for France & Daverkosen, original label
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Milano, IT
original label, bearing the model FD 164, a mark of its Danish heritage. This armchair boasts a remarkable
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Teak Easy Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD 130
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Basel, CH
A pair of Mid-Century Danish lounge chairs, model 130, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Arne Vodder Fd-164 Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Panningen, NL
Stylish Danish modern model FD164 easy chair designed by Arne Vodder for Danish manufacturer Cado
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Vintage Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD-130 Teak Lounge Chairs
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Panningen, NL
Set van 2 Mid-Century Modern Deense design teak fauteuils, model FD-130. Deze fauteuils zijn een
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Fd-130 Teak Lounge Chairs, Set of Two
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Set of two Mid-Century Modern Danish design teak lounge chairs. These rare chairs were designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Easy Chair “FD 147”, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Easy chair, ‘FD 147’, designed by Danish design duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Set of Two Easy FD 136 Chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of two easy FD 136 chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark, circa 1950 The off-white fabric is in very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Fd Denmark Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fd Denmark chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A fd Denmark chair — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a fd Denmark chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A fd Denmark chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fd Denmark chair over the years, but those crafted by France & Søn, France & Daverkosen and Finn Juhl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fd Denmark Chair?

Prices for a fd Denmark chair start at $795 and top out at $16,995 with the average selling for $4,800.

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