France & Son Furniture
Danish
Danish manufacturer France & Søn is best known for its prolific output of elegant mid-century modern furnishings in teak and leather, yet its multinational beginnings took shape during the 1930s.
After businessman Charles William Fearnley France (1897–1972) moved from his native England to Denmark in 1936, he began to operate a small mattress factory alongside his friend Eric Daverkosen, a Danish cabinetmaker, under the name France & Daverkosen. Shortly afterward, Daverkosen passed away, and when Denmark was invaded during the Second World War, Charles was captured and sent to a prison camp in Germany. When he was released, the British entrepreneur set out to produce furniture in the early 1950s, setting up a shop in Hillerød to manufacture the kind of sleek beech and teak goods that were gaining widespread acclaim around the world. In 1957, France’s son James joined the business, and the company changed its name to reflect the addition.
Throughout the ’50s and ’60s, France & Søn produced a stunning array — and staggering quantity — of designs, with elegant modernist lounge chairs and armchairs, teak and rosewood dining tables and other furnishings by the likes of Finn Juhl, Grete Valk, Ole Wanscher, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen all gracing its catalogues.
Even as there was a focus on mass production at France & Søn — and the brand doesn’t quite enjoy the same renown as fellow mid-century Danish furniture makers such as Carl Hansen & Søn — Charles France believed in making quality furniture, and the company’s offerings evoke the warmth of the handcrafted work that is typically associated with Scandinavian modernism.
In the 1960s, the company was bought by Danish designer Poul Cadovius, who folded it into the operations at CADO, a company he founded during the 1950s. Surviving examples of early work from the brand as well as modern icons by the likes of Verner Panton that followed in later years continue to be in demand.
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Recognized Seller Listings
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Coffee Table in Teak
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, coffee table, model 'FD 515' teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
An impeccably crafted coffee table, designed by the renowned design du...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa in Navy Green Leather
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, three-seat sofa, chromed steel, leather, Denmark, 1962
Modern and beautiful colored modular sofa, designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudse...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962
Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Side Table in Teak
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, side table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
The side table contains a strong and sturdy construction crafted from teak, characterized by its...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Corner Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn, corner coffee table or side table, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This corner coffee table is well-constructed in a precise manner impleme...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table in Oak
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, coffee table, oak, Denmark, 1960s
The design of this side table shows a strong and solid construction executed in oak. This is re...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Silverline' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Silverline' lounge chair, Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, teak, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
Presenting a stylish lounge chair wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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 "Anilin H cognac by Hans Renke", Denmark, designed in 1957
In the 'Japan' series by Fi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, 'Moduline' sofa in oak and leather, by Denmark, 1962
Modern and beautiful modular settee designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, two seater sofa, teak, leather, Denmark, 1962
Modern and beautiful constructed sofa based on a tight and simple design. The teak...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
By France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
France & Søn stool, poof or ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Modest and elegant stool designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This rectangular stool has a frame that is...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Drop-Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A drop leaf table in solid teak wood designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen. Table can be used with one or both sides raised and features sculptural legs and brass fittings....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of no. 138 lounge chairs, teak, leather, Denmark, design ca. 1959
These easy chairs are designed by Danish master designer Finn Juhl in 1959. Define...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midentury "Japan" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant “Japan” lounge chairs, made from teak with clean lines. White wool upholstery. Shared ottoman with cognac colored leather.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 “Model 193” Dining Chairs by Inger Klingenberg, Denmark 1960s
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
This fantastic set of 6 teak dining chairs in the Danish Modern style was designed by Inger Klingenberg for France and Son. The chairs feature a striking sculptural design and solid teak construction.
The standout characteristic of these chairs are the curved backrests that are echoed by the unusual curved seats. The seats of the chairs are designed and mounted in such a way that they appear to be floating on the base. The rare shape of the seat was designed with the human body in mind, therefore the chairs are very ergonomic. The solid wood frame is refined and simple, letting the upholstered seat to stand out visually. The Danish furniture maker France & Son was one of the most famous furniture companies in Denmark, and collaborated with the leading Scandinavian designers of the time. This progressive, high-end set of the famous “Model 193...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, coffee table, black lacquered oak, Denmark, 1960s
This black lacquered oak coffee table is designed by the Danish designer duo Ol...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s.
This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of lounge chairs early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn J...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched into a daybed by removing the back cushions. Made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Leather
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, pair of armchairs, chrome-plated metal and leather, Denmark, 1962
These lounge chairs are designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torb...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Upholstered Rocking Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Solid teak, upholstered rocking chair in vintage velvet fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' Chair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' chair in rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Danish Teak and Wool Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and elegant ottoman or stool crafted of solid teak and upholstered seat in charcoal grey wool.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Finn Juhl Japan Settee
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: France & Søn, Denmark, 1953
Material: teak, upholstery, brass
Size: 50 w × 27.5 d × 28 h inches
Description: Metal manufacturer's label to back stretcher ‘Fd Charle...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Material: teak, upholstery, brass
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France & Søn furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
France & Søn furniture 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 & Søn furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by France & Søn were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Johannes Andersen, Illum Wikkelsø, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for France & Søn furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $571 and can go as high as $19,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,735.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024What the traditional dress of France is called depends on the style, as there are several types of dresses that may be considered traditional clothing in the country. One of the most well-known is the Alsatian dress, which features a long, full skirt, a fitted bodice and an apron. The traditional dress in Normandy has a similar shape but usually features a scoop or v-neck as opposed to the higher collar of the Alsatian. In Provence, the traditional dress usually has a more fluid, flowing skirt in a pattern that contrasts with its bodice. Called the Euskara, the traditional dress of the Basque region has intricate pleats along the skirting. Find a wide range of traditional clothing on 1stDibs.
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