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FD 136 - 'France Chair' easy chair in teak by Finn Juhl
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model FD 136 - 'France Chair' easy chair in solid teak with new textile 'Cassia Aqua'. Labelled
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Easy Chairs, Model Fd138, France & Son, 1959
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, model FD138 in teak, produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, 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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Inger Klingenberg for France & Son Teak Danish Chair
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inger Klingenberg for France & Son Teak Dining or Desk Chair. Chair is very solid! Overall very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Lounge Chair France & Son Teak Kvadrat Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Grete Jalk lounge chair, model 118 designed for France & Son in the 1950s and produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood. Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair Teak France & Daverkosen Denmark Dedar Velvet 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Basel, BS
Early edition Ole Wanscher lounge chair in teak, made by France & Daverkosen in the mid 1950s. New
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Inger Klingenberg dining chairs teak France & Son Denmark 1960
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
France & Søn, Denmark 1960. The chairs feature a striking sculptural design and solid teak construction
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

2Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s Design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle 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

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Teak Lounge Chair 136 by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Finn Juhl Model 136 Teak Armchair for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s Designed and produced in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arne Vodder, FD 161 teak and beech loung chair, France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Uppsala, SE
Teak and beech lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder for Danish manufacturer France & Søn in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Teak

1950s FD134 Danish Teak Boomerang Chair Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen - France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, England
Nielsen in 1954. Manufactured by France and Søn in solid teak and brass. A comfortable, practical and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son Set of 2
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood. Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak, Fabric

1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons & John Stuart in Teak
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
France and Sons as well as John Stuart. The chair was produced circa mid 1960s and was produced in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Grete Jalk, France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This beautiful lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Grete Jalk, France & Søn, 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

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

Pair of Diplomat Chair in Teak Wood and Teal Fabric by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Warminster, GB
which teamed with the teak colouring works like a dream. Designer: Finn Juhl Producer: France & Son
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son features a teak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

6 Danish chairs in teak, caning and leather, model FD 187 Arne Vodder 1956.
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian dining chairs. The backrests are adjustable thanks to a clever brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Danish Modern Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs France & Son 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Southampton, NJ
typical signs of ware. Both chairs are signed “France & Sons” and “John Stuart.” 31x32x28.5” HWD SH 17”
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Grete Jalk "F118" Lounge Chairs in Teak
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Grete Jalk Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1957 Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Teak FD-136 Lounge Chair for COM
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model FD-136 Lounge Chair, designed by Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen, imported by John Stuart
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chairs in Teak
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Grete Jalk Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1957s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen, John Stuart
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, c. 1960s. These iconic chairs are showstoppers from every angle
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair, Spade Stolen FD133, teak and Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge chair made in teak and cognac full grain tan aniline leather. Model Spade stolen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition. Made in France in the 1960s These chairs
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20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak

Two 1950s Danish "118" Lounge Chairs in Teak by Grete Jalk
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of "model 118" lounge chairs in teak by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Teak and Holland & Sherry Wool
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model-152 Bwana Chair with matching ottoman, designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Postmodern Design Teak Side Chair, France 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Teak Side Chair. Made in France, 1990's period. Solid teak wood
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1990s French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century French Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s A refined pair of French lounge chairs from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, 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

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of lounge chairs by one of the few Danish female mid-century furniture in the refined teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

French Mid-Century Angular Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s/1960s This striking pair of French Mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (width x height x depth) This mid-century lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Upholstery Lounge Rocking Chair MINT!
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak leather Upholstery Lounge rocking chair MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl France Lounge Chair FD 136
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
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

Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, reupholstered fabric, France, 1950s A refined set of French lounge
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Dining Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s, Set of 4
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set of 4 Scandinavian chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France and Son in Denmark in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set Six Teak Finn Juhl Chairs Model 197 Scandinavian
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of six dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl Chairs are marked with the France & Son's metal
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (width x height x depth) This mid-century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak and Cane Lounge Chair from France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Teak and Cane Lounge Chair from France, 1950s This exceptional mid-century French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Armchair Model 118 Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For France & Son From 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. Crafted in teak and elegant black leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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 Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

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French Teak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French teak chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique French teak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 431 antique and vintage French teak chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. French teak chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French teak chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. French teak chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by France & Søn, Finn Juhl and France & Daverkosen are consistently popular.

How Much are French Teak Chairs?

Prices for French teak chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French teak chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,242.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About French Teak Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.