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France & Son Chairs

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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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Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!! British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s

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 Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn

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 & son, is one of the most graceful Danish Modern chairs. A combination of the very expressive f...

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1950s Danish Vintage France & Son Chairs

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Rattan, Teak

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France & Son
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France & Son

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France & Son

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A low, Danish lounge chair by husband-and-wife design team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. This example from 1958 has a teak frame around fixed cushions, upholstered i...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Chairs

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Fabric, Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Diplomat Chair in Teak Wood and Teal Fabric by Finn Juhl
Pair of Diplomat Chair in Teak Wood and Teal Fabric by Finn Juhl

Pair of Diplomat Chair in Teak Wood and Teal Fabric by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Warminster, GB

Armchairs created in 1961 by Finn Juhl, for Danish label France & Son. These are an early version and are becoming increasingly collectable. They have a teak wood structure, with geo...

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20th Century France & Son Chairs

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Teak

"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s
"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s

"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s

By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn

Located in Wolfurt, AT

"Moduline" chairs designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The chairs have their original covering on a straight-lined wooden structure. They can be placed in a modular way....

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' Chair
Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' Chair

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.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

1950s FD134 Danish Teak Boomerang Chair Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen - France & Søn
1950s FD134 Danish Teak Boomerang Chair Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen - France & Søn

1950s FD134 Danish Teak Boomerang Chair Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen - France & Søn

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in London, England

An original vintage model FD134 Danish "Boomerang" chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen in 1954. Manufactured by France and Søn in solid teak and brass. A comf...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Chairs

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Brass

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France & Søn chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

France & Søn chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Peter Hvidt, and Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen. Prices for France & Søn chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $664 and can go as high as $19,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,656.
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    Yes, Wm Rogers & Son is real silver. However, most pieces aren't solid silver. The silversmith worked predominantly in silver plate, which is a base metal finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Shop a selection of Wm Rogers & Sons silver wares from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Here are the dimensions of the Finn Juhl France chair: The frame is around 30 inches tall by 29 inches deep by 26.5 inches wide and the seat height is approximately 16 inches. Find a selection of Finn Juhl France chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.