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Christian Werner Lounge Chair Supported by Chromed Feet in Orange Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in High Wycombe, GB
In Orange Upholstery Made In France French modern furniture company that has over 200 stores and
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Plum 'Togo' Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Napa, CA
is a French modern furniture company that was founded by Antoine Roset in 1860 in Montagnieu, France
Category

Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Modern Armchairs Argos in Pink Leather and Green Wood by Baumann, 1970s
By Baumann France
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern armchairs argos in pink leather and green wood by Baumann, 1970s. Pair of fantastic
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons
By France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vinyl upholstered swiveling side chairs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency style side table or nightstand By Baker Furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Baumann Fils & Cie Screen Paris Mid-Century Modern France, circa 1940
By Baumann France
Located in Vienna, AT
Room divider, screen, circa 1940. Beautiful wooden screen made of individual slats by Baumann Fils & Cie, Melun-Paris. A flexible Paravent made out of strips of wood allows the scre...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine, Wood

Ligne Roset Parallele Postmodern Platform Bed Attributed to Peter Maly
By Peter Maly, Ligne Roset
Located in Topeka, KS
Roset is a French modern furniture company that has over 200 stores and more than 1000 distributers
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Aluminum

France and Daverkosen Teak Armchairs, Mid-Century Modern in Sherpa Style Fabric
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of France & Daverkosen Teak Armchairs from Mid-Century Modern era. If sleek and stylish are
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Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Easy Chairs in Dark Green Fabric by France and Son
By France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Gjerlov Knudsen and Torben Lind, manufactured by France and Son. The chairs are in great vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Baker Furniture French Regency Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1970s Bouillote Style Table Lamp by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1970s French Bouillote style lamp designed by Lane Furniture co. The lamp has a metal shade
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama
By Lama
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. Strong and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern Teak Armchair by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish modern teak armchair by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. A classic timeless design. Expertly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Teak

Set of 4 Baumann "Argos" Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1980
By Baumann France
Located in San Antonio, TX
French modern design, set of 4 Baumann "Argos" lounge chairs in stained beech with a rounded frame
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare French Modern Mahogany, Bronze and Brass Bar Cabinet, Raphael
By Raphael Furniture
Located in Hollywood, FL
The glass top shelves with semi-circular cut-out above and below a fine bronze frieze with elongated diamond motif, above a drop down revealing a bar cabinet, edged with bronze linea...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lyon, FR
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Scandinavian sofa Freshly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

  • Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
H 56.3 in. W 55.12 in. D 18.51 in.
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
H 39.77 in. W 35.44 in. D 13.39 in.
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French Wood We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Paper, Wood

  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
  • Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
H 63 in. W 47.25 in. D 17.72 in.
Kitchen Table Lightblue French Design Chromium Legs Foldable Original 1960s
By FRENCH CLICHE
Located in Vienna, AT
A very remarkable original French kitchen table with a light blue surface remaining in unrestored
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak side table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen features tapered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Wood Millau Bench inspired by the French period furniture "Mid Century Modern"
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Bench inspired by the French period furniture "Mid Century Modern" from 1960-1969. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Benches

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Early Finn Juhl Teak Table for France and Daverkosen, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish modern early Finn Juhl teak table for France and Daverkosen. An early example of a classic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair Danish Modern Teak Armchairs by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair teak lounge chairs designed by Ole Wanscher manufactured by France & Sons,, Retains
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original label still
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Teak Spade Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak "spade" lounge chair design by Finn Juhl for France & Søn in Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table
By France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice 31x31" square walnut base coffee table with nice tile or cross top design.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

  • Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table
  • Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table
  • Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table
  • Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table
H 16 in. W 31 in. D 31 in.
Four Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann Beech and Skai France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original labels and marks
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut and Brass King Size Headboard, 1960s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency or French Regency style king Size headboard By Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Set Teepee Glass Table Lamps, France, 1970s
By SCE France 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lighting Company), Avenue de Toulouse 21, 09210 Lézat sur Lèze, France.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Leather + Beechwood Argos Lounge Chairs by Baumann, France, 1970s
By Baumann France
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Argos’ lounge chairs designed by French manufacturer Baumann in the 1970s. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Wood Millau Ottoman inspired by the French period furniture "Mid Century Modern"
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Ottoman inspired by the French period furniture "Mid Century Modern" from 1960-1969. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Oxblood Leather Baker Furniture Chesterfield Porters Barrel Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company, Chesterfield
Located in GB
timber hand stained and French polished Baker Furniture product some truly stunning sculptural
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20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Diplomat Desk in Rosewood by Finn Juhl For France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Oak Side Table for France & Søn
By France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Inspired midcentury square oak side table for France & Søn. In original condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

  • Midcentury Danish Oak Side Table for France & Søn
  • Midcentury Danish Oak Side Table for France & Søn
  • Midcentury Danish Oak Side Table for France & Søn
  • Midcentury Danish Oak Side Table for France & Søn
H 20.75 in. W 26.125 in. D 22.875 in.
France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962
By France & Søn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in 1962. France & Søn was a Danish design company that created famous pieces from the 1950s-1970s
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

French Cocktail Table, forged Iron with Glass inset.
By NAV
Located in Camden, ME
A 1950s French low wrought iron cocktail table with an opaque white glass insert, the table may be
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Arne Vodder Set of 8 Midcentury Danish Modern Dining Chairs France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
solid teak around 1957 by France & Daverkosen. Reupholstery is new and is faux leather vinyl, commercial
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chairs FD164 by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Lounge chair FD 164 in teak by Arne Vodder with reclining backrest (3 positions). For one of the chairs the wooden frame of the seat has been replaced. Cushions are original and newl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
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

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair, Model 118, in Teak by Grete Jalk, France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
by France & Son in the 1960s. The chair is in great vintage condition and of classic timeless Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

  • French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
  • French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
  • French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
  • French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
H 31.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 47.64 in.
France & Son Round Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Piter Hvitd for France & Son round solid teak Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Classic Mid Century Side Chair by French Maker Jomaine Baumann
By Baumann France
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century side, or dining chair by noted Bench maker Jomaine Baughmann. The chair is in very good, clean and ready to use condition. Measures: Total H 32 x seat H 17 x D ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Modern French Tufted Blue Velvet Bleached Lounge Chair with Cane Sides
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely French cane lounge chair freshly upholstered and tufted in a lush blue velvet. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane

Rare 63" Round Solid Teak Danish Modern Dining Table by Cado and France and Søn
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: CADO / France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Geo, France 1, Roger Feraud
Located in Miami, FL
Space age coat or hat rack by Roger Feraud for GEO France. Features a black finished iron core
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Baumann Fils & Cie Paravent Paris Mid-Century Modern Room Divider, Screen
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
1950s huge Paravent, room divider or screen made of individual slats by Baumann Fils & Cie, Melun-Paris. A flexible Paravent made out of strips of wood allows the screen to be plac...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

  • Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood
  • Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood
  • Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood
  • Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood
H 55.91 in. W 51.19 in. D 17.72 in.
Set of Four Opal Glass "Iceberg" Table Lamps by SCE, France, 1970s
By SCE France 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of four opal glass 'Iceberg' table lamps made by SCE France during the late 1970s Measure
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Extension Dining Table by France & Son
By France & Søn
Located in Norwalk, CT
not in use. Marked France & Son with foil label underneath; possibly a Finn Juhl design. Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Petite Milk Glass Sconces by SCE of France
By SCE France 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Petite milk glass sconces which can be hard wired or plugged in. Great for over your bed or in the bathroom. Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Sold as a...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 SCE Teepee Table Lamps, 1970’s, France
By SCE France 1
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 26cm height, 16cm diameter Period: 1970’s Condition: Mint Origin: France
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Danish Teak Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son, Danish
By France & Søn
Located in Richmond, Surrey
original brass France & Son label on underside of frame. The Kindt-Larsens specialised in furniture design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood and bronze Style: Art Deco French without handles measures 47 depth If you want
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

  • Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
  • Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
  • Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
  • Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
H 34.45 in. W 31.11 in. D 20.08 in.
Teak Mid-Century Modern FD-951 Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern executive Diplomat FD-951 desk. Design by Finn Juhl for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century France & Son Teak & Oxhide Leather lounge Chair Model 116 / Senator
By France & Søn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
France & Son Ole Wanscher Teak & Oxhide leather chair model 116 / Senator Made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard Teak Minerva Corner Table for France & Son, 1950s
By France & Søn
Located in London, GB
), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design. France & Søn—and its predecessor
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

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Questions About French Modern Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.