France & Son Armchairs
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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Creator: France & Søn
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 & Son Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960’s Swedish mid century chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for 1 chair.
A rare Swedish mid century modern chair by renowned designer Sigvard Bernadotte, produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
There are a total of...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
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Chrome
Danish Armchair By Sigvard Bernadotte For France & Søn 1970s
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair.
Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
A chromed steel frame with woode...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Vintage Armchair By Sigvard Bernadotte For France & Søn, 1970s
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair.
Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
A chromed steel frame with woode...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Pair of Scandinavian Senator Easy Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Teak Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Halle, DE
Set of two scandinavian Senator armchairs in teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark. Cushions have been reupholstered with fabrics by JAB Anst...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Poltrona di Grete Jalk per France et Son Anni 60
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona in legno di teak, cuscini con molle e rivestimento in tessuto. Restaurata. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-century Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France & Son
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 year: 1960s
Style: vintage, Danish modern
Designed by: Grete Jalk For France &...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Armchair In Teak and black leather, Model 118 Designed By Grete Jalk From 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Enjoy a sophisticated resting experience with this recliner, model 118, designed by the talented Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. Crafted in teak and elegant...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage teak and leather armchair by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, thi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish teak armchair 209 Diplomat by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Scandinavian armchair signed by Finn Juhl for France & Søn dating from the 1960's. Danish manufacturing of very good quality, model 209 or "diplomat" in teak and off-white imitation ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark Diplomat Model 209 Teak Armchairs 60s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sophisticated pair of modern armchairs designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark. Known as the Diplomat Chair, Model 209. Produced in the 1960s. A sleek teak frame with neutr...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Firenze, FI
The model 147 chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and son, is one of the most graceful Danish Modern chairs. A combination of the very expressive fluid l...
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1950s Danish Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Senator Armchair by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Vintage armchair by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark, 60's
Teak armchair, “Senator” model with flat armrests.
Good condition.
It has the publisher’s label: France and Son,...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Model 109 Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair with ottoman by Ole Wanscher for France & Son distributed by John Stuart features a supple, walnut frame with ladder back and matching ottoman newly...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Spade Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak "spade" lounge chair design by Finn Juhl for France & Søn in Denmark, circa 1950s. These chairs are known for their comfort and beauty, but most importantly, their sculptured spade shape armrest. The chair was made of the highest quality teak giving it a mid-century look. The chair needs to be upholstered but offers you the opportunity to create the perfect chair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
The fabric is made of wool and it is everything in original condition.
Great condit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Teak Lounge Chairs by France & Søn 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" teak lounge chairs manufactured by France & Søn of Denmark and retailed at Illums Bol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. It maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son features a teak frame with upholstered seat and back removeable cushions and cove...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Armchair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Brescia, IT
Armchair model FD 133 original vintage.
This uniquely designed and elegant armchair was designed by Finn Juhl in the 1960s.
The frame is solid teak wood and the upholstered cushions have the original vintage fabric...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model FD-117
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-Century easy chair by Danish designer duo Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Made in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s. This rare vintage model...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son Set of 2
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
The fabric is made of wool and it has a unique flower pattern which made it so spe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak, Fabric
Danish Teak Rocking Chairs by Ole Wanscher 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare pair of MidCentury rocking chairs designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. It maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Long Chair
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen easy chair for France & Daverkosen made in Denmark, circa 1950s. This stunning chair was designed with the highest quality of teak. The ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Bentwood
Finn Juhl for France and Son, Diplomat Armchair in Rosewood, 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Renens, CH
209 Diplomat Armchair by Finn Juhl in very exclusive Rio Palisander, these days a protected wood species. The wood has been refinished, and the seats re-upholstered in a green woolen...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of 1960s Bwana Armchairs by Finn Juhl in Black Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in London, London
Pair of Bwana Model 152 armchairs
By Finn Juhl
For France and Son
Teak frames
Black leather upholstery recently done
Curved triangular wooden head rest
Pommel shape...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Moduline Armchairs by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Manufacturer: France + Søn
Era: 1960s
Materials: Oak, Wool
Measurements:
Condition: In excellent original condi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Grete Jalk with New Upholstery
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Classic easy chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Made in Denamark during the 1950s. Produced by France & Son. Features a high-quality solid wooden frame made of teak with new uphol...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Leather
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s
made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Leather 'Moduline' Red Easy Chair Set with Table by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen, 1962
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Elshout, NL
Supercool set of red leather and rosewood Moduline easy chairs designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son, Denmark 1962. The frame is made in rosewood, with remar...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
Set of 2 France & Son Rosewood Moduline Armchairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, France & Søn, Torben Lind
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a pair of iconic ‘Moduline’ rosewood and leather armchairs by Ole Gerlev Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Son, Denmark. Chairs are in fair original condition, ‘dans son jus’.
The rosewood actually is in immaculate condition, however the leather is adequate. Though I could see them standing — as is — in a loft or a bachelor pad...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons is a rare model fd141. It shares qualities with many of his famous chairs including the Chieftain, the #45 chair, and the Dele...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Adjustable Armchair for France & Søn, Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- adjustable
- very practical and confortable
- marked
- completely restored
- seat is 43 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Original Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Black Leather Armchairs
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of armchairs was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Danish manufacturer France & Søn during the 1960s. The geometric frame of the armchairs is made of chrome-plated met...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son.
Composed of a dense slat-back frame, designed with a partially exposed back to better reveal ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Easy Chairs in Dark Green Fabric by France and Son
By France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of easy chairs upholstered in dark green fabric and with frame of rosewood designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen and Torben Lind, manufactured by France and Son. The chairs are in g...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Grete Jalk Pair of Brazilian Rosewood Easy Chairs for France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of easy chairs Model 128 designed by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid Brazilian Rosewood frame with soft cushions upholstered in a mixed light gray fabric. Excellent ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Rosewood
John Stuart / France and Son Adjustable Lounge Chairs
By John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a sculpted teak frame with an adjustable seat and backrest for maximum comfort. Sleek design with two overstuffed removabl...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
France & Søn armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
France & Søn armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by France & Søn were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Arne Vodder, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for France & Søn armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $664 and can go as high as $13,007, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,788.
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