France & Daverkosen Seating
Danish
The giant of mid-century furniture design France & Søn began its remarkable journey as a Danish firm specializing in the production and exporting of Scandinavian design called France & Daverkosen.
British businessman Charles William Fearnley France and Danish cabinetmaker Eric Daverkosen entered into a joint venture in 1936 — France being the investor and Daverkosen the head designer for their small mattress factory. Soon after production started at the France & Daverkosen company, Daverkosen became quite ill.
Concerned for his friend and their fledgling business, France traveled to Denmark, and Daverkosen died soon after his partner arrived. While France was attempting to make arrangements to transfer the company into his hands, World War II erupted, and Germany invaded Denmark. As a British citizen, France was captured and sent to a prison camp in Germany.
While in captivity, France developed several manufacturing ideas to pass the time and to keep his mind focused. He imagined a way to create lightweight wooden chairs that could be manufactured on an industrial scale and transported using an economic flat-pack format. He also thought of a way to retool his mattress factory to create chair backs, seats and sofa cushions.
Once freed, France returned to his business in Denmark and began to manufacture beech and teak goods that were gaining widespread acclaim around the world. He began to surround himself with some of the best Scandinavian designers of the time: Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk and Ole Wanscher, to name a few.
By 1954, France & Daverkosen accounted for 60 percent of all Danish furniture exports and their factory employed 350 people. Charles’s son James joined the company in 1957, which resulted in the name change to France & Søn.
Later, France & Søn was acquired by Danish designer Poul Cadovius, who folded it into the operations at CADO, a company he founded during the 1950s.
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Creator: France & Daverkosen
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed teak frame supporting wrapped molded seats and backs, the backs with a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen. Rare model FD-109 features a solid beech frame stained in teak with a sloping open back and angled legs for a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
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Beech, Teak
Danish Teak & Black Leather Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen 1950s
By John Stuart Inc., Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen / Model 189 Armchair for France & Daverkosen and distributed in the United States by John Stuart. An elegant sculptural design having swoop carved armrests...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Brass
1950's Pair of Danish Leather Armchairs by Sigvard Bernadotte
By France & Daverkosen, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare pair of vintage Danish armchairs in beech and leather. They were designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Daverkosen in 1953, this pair dates from the 195...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
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Leather, Beech
Mid Century Danish Red Lounge Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Detroit, MI
These gorgeous vintage mid century modern Model 209 Diplomat chairs were designed by Finn Juhl in the 1960s and manufactured by France & Daverkosen. This sophisticated pair of chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ole Wanscher Model Fd-159 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak + Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Ole Wanscher
Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, leather
Measurements: 41.25? tall
Condition: In excellent original condit...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Wanscher pair of armchairs model 1764, Denmark 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher pair of armchairs with frame of walnut.
Newer upholster of black leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen, model 1764.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Modernist Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, Reupholstered
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed Modernist lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European beech with inset teak armrests. Professionally reupholstered in Isle Mil...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak, Wool
Arne Vodder Set of 8 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare & fabulous set of eight dining chairs by Arne Vodder, model #203. Designed and created from solid teak around 1957 by France & Daverkosen. Reupholstery is new and is faux leathe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Boomerang Chair Model FD-135
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern “Boomerang” lounge chair designed by Peter Hvid and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
This is made of solid teak and gets its name...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Brass
1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl, a Danish architect born in 1912, started his own practice in 1945 where he specialized in designing both interiors and furniture. His works were of high standard and techn...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Mohair, Teak
teak ottoman by Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Daverkosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
great teak framed stool or footrest. new Upholstery. teak is in great shape. works great as an ottoman or a sitting stool.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak and Leather Chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Karlstad, SE
Black leather and teak chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, Denmark.
The chair has a wonderfully neat design and has perfect proportions. And the most beautiful part of the...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very sculptural mid-century modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD 145 high back lounge chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chai...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Who needs a throne fit for a king when you could have a chair designed by a prince instead! This iconic work of Scandinavian modern design boasts an impressive pedigree, conceived by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Arne Vodder Sofa Midcentury France & Søn Daverkosen Couch
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3-Sitzer Sofa von France & Søn aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Vodder, einem der renommiertesten Möbeldesigner des 20. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950's Oak and Teak Settee Model 117 by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish settee by Famed Danish Design Duo,Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen, Denmark early 1950s. Tove Kindt-Larsen (1906-1994) was one of Denmark’s mos...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original version of this very stylish lounge chair by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen, the frame in great condition, and the covers freshly recovered in best quality wool fabric in the o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
Pair of teak armchairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish armchairs designed by Grete Jalk. Remade, removable cushions covered in beige fabric.
Pair of teak armchairs designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1960s. S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish 1950s Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Boomerang Chair, France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen in 1954 the Boomerang chair is one of the most elegant chair designs of the Mid Century period.
Often looking more Italian...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Stool Ottoman Teak Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Inger Klingenberg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s stool ottoman teak Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
Object: stool
Manufacturer: France & Daverkossen
Condition: good - vintage
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1970s Danish Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Schaukelstuhl France & Søn Ole Wanscher danish teak
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teakholz Schaukelstuhl von France & Son aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl besticht durch seine minimalistische Formgebung, wurde professi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame with expressive bent laminated curved arms and vintage blue upholstery. Made in Denm...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish teak and leather chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, 1960s
The chair is in great vintage condition, however, as with all vintage items some minor wear marks should be expected....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
France & Daverkosen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
France & Daverkosen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of France & Daverkosen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by France & Daverkosen were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Nanna Ditzel, Grete Jalk, and Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Prices for France & Daverkosen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $687 and can go as high as $15,216, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,988.
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