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
Sigvard Bernadotte Settee
By France & Daverkosen, Sigvard Bernadotte, John Stuart
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce Model FD132 settee or bench by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Daverkosen - retailed by John Stuart of NYC. Features solid beech frame with light amber f...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Ole Wanscher pair of armchairs model 1764, Denmark 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
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
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Leather, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model-117 Lounge Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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
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
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Boomerang Chair Model FD-135
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 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
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. The sculptural teak frame features the Danish designer’s signature floating backr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 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
Danish Armchair FD 161 by Arne Vodder
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s armchair designed by Arne Vodder, teak frame with movable seat. Cushions redone and reupholstered.
Model FD 161 designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by France & Daverkosen...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, John Stuart, 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
60s 70s Stool Ottoman Teak Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Daverkosen
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
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Boomerang Chair Model FD-135
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 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 the chair get...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Armchair in Teak & Oak by Pater Hvidt Mid Century Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
Danish armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen, model FD 145, dating from the 1950s. This is a beautifully balanced piece, showcasing the d...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
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 solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish teak and leather chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
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
Mid Century Danish Red Lounge Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
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
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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 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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Daverkosen Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
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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