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Midcentury Sofa France & Søn Couch Ole Wanscher Dreisitzer teak
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Teakholz Dreisitzer Sofa von France & Son aus den 1960er Jahren zum
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Original Arne Vodder Sofa Midcentury France & Søn Daverkosen Couch
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3-Sitzer Sofa von France & Søn aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
By Edition Modern
Located in New York, NY
Sofa purchased from Edition Modern, French 1940s Style. Recently Custom Upholstered in new Holly
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2010s American Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
$17,000
H 32 in W 108 in D 54 in
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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

Danish Mid Century Modern Sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen FD - 161
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid Century Danish Modern sofa by Arne Vodder for France and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Modern Four Seat Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon four-seat sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son as part of his 'Senator' line (ca
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

French Modern Boucle Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite sofa features a sleek, modern frame upholstered in premium boucle sand fabric. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

French Modern Boucle Sofa
French Modern Boucle Sofa
$5,871 / item
H 38 in W 87 in D 38 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
$1,960 Sale Price
38% Off
H 33 in W 80.5 in D 31 in
Rare Grete Jalk Danish Modern Four Seater Teak Sofa for France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk, John Stuart
Located in Garnerville, NY
The rarely seen four seater Danish Modern Teak sofa designed by Greta Jack for France and Son and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Portland, OR
Three-seater sofa with solid teak frame by Grete Jalk. New cushions upholstered in a dead stock
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Teak

Mid-Century Thee-Seat Sofa, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder for France & Søn
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Elegant Mid-Century sofa by Arne Vodder, model FD164, designed in the 1960s and crafted from solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
high-end retail shop. The minimalist design of this French sofa is perfect for any clientele that wants
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
$9,392
H 32.29 in W 81.5 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautifully resolved design by one of Denmark’s leading modernists, this Model 137 sofa by Finn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s
Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s
$8,218 / set
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 75 wide x 30 deep x
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
$5,085
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
$4,756
H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This three-seater 'Senator 166' sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in the 1960s, is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa in Teak and Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Japan' sofa, model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, reupholstered in leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s1960
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
$3,468 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 28.75 in
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark. The sublime
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Leather Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and leather sofa, France 1970s. This French sofa was made of bamboo
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Bamboo

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern Description: A striking and rare example
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning pair of vintage Danish sofas by Grete Jalk for France and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
$7,927 / set
H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
French Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa / Couch in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sober and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Couch in the style of France's most important
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Beech

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
$19,869 / item
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
$20,712 / item
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Danish 3-seater sofa, Teak+new fabric, Senator model Ole Wanscher, France & Son.
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, the seats and cushions have been redone in high
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
$21,675 / item
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
$6,574 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Pair Modern Rosewood Paul Cardovius Sofas for France & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sofas by Paul Cardovius for France & Son. Basket weave design. This item
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

Modernist French Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Nice modernist French sofa, new vinyl upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modernist French Sofa
Modernist French Sofa
$2,850
H 34 in W 68 in D 32 in
Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar. Seat and backrest with springs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Rare French Midcentury Sofa
$4,870
H 31.89 in W 61.03 in D 33.08 in
Danish Design Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54 Teak France & Son, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice design coffee table designed by Grete Jalk in the 1960s. The legs are made of solid teak and the top is made of teak veneer. It is as if the table top is floating on the...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern French Three-Seat Sofa by Gérard Guermonprez, 1970s
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French three-seat sofa with original velvet fabric designed by Gérard
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
-Century modern two-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher, produced by France & Son (Cado) as part of the iconic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Dedar, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
$18,785 / item
H 31.11 in W 83.86 in D 36.23 in
Post-Modern French Three-Seat Sofa in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery 1970s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s This sofa is a prime example of the 1970s French design
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa, Chandigarh, 1960s Bridge Sofa, Mid
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage French Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Butter-soft leather and a luxurious design make this midcentury sofa a covetable vintage find. Made
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage French Leather Sofa
Vintage French Leather Sofa
$4,595
H 33.5 in W 82.7 in D 37.4 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh Upholstered bridge sofa
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 168/4 sofa designed in 1962 by Charles ‘Fearnley’ France, the boss of France & Son. Produced
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30.5 in W 100 in D 30 in
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Sofa with Original Upholstery .
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Sofa with Original Upholstery This solid pine 3-seat
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Pine

French Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Purple Upholstery 1970s
By Bernard Govin, Ligne Roset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ligne Roset, sectional sofa, fabric, foam, France, 1970s This organically shaped sofa is executed
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

Mid Century Modern French Large Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery, circa 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French large sofa with green velvet upholstery on angled square tapering legs, circa 1945.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh Rare
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Deland, FL
Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak

French brown leather couch sofa Croissant by Raphael Raffel, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in MIlano, IT
French brown leather couch or sofa Croissant by Raphael Raffel, 1970s Vintage and fantastic sofa
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

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Leather

French Walnut & Bouclé Sofa, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Walnut & Bouclé Sofa, 1950s–1970s In the Spirit of Guillerme et Chambron "Furniture should
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Walnut

French Walnut & Bouclé Sofa, 1960s
French Walnut & Bouclé Sofa, 1960s
$7,000
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in
Table Sofa Coffee Bronzed Glass Fern Maison Bagues Mid-Century Modern French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa or occasional table - Most likely Maison Bagues, predating the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST FREE-FORM Grey SOFA by ERTON, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and very comfortable sofa bed with a convertible system, Modernist, Reconstruction
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Sofa, X-Leg, White Linen, India, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Linen, Teak

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French Sofa Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French sofa modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every French sofa modern was constructed with great care. Find 750 options for an antique or vintage French sofa modern now, or shop our selection of 104 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French sofa modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French sofa modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French sofa modern over the years, but those crafted by France & Søn, Ligne Roset and Michel Ducaroy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Sofa Modern?

Prices for a French sofa modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,486.

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 Sofa Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To make a floral sofa look modern, pair it with more minimalist pieces. Think coffee tables and accent chairs with simple, clean lines and lamps with globe shades. Place a solid-colored throw rug under the seating area or hang sleek frameless glass mirrors on the walls. Find a range of living room furniture on 1stDibs.