France & Son Sofas
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
5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
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Bouclé, Teak
Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Mode 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son or France & Daverkosen
Made in Denmark, in the late 1950s to earl...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
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Other
Pair of France & Son Moduline Brown Leather Chairs by Gjerlov-Knudsen
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage Moduline collection armchairs designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son.
Denmark, circa 1960.
Signed with France & Son metal tag and marked...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
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Leather, Wood
Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak & Cane Daybed Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
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Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak
sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian two-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage piece of furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
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Bouclé, Teak
Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage piece of furnitu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 125 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH)
This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
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Steel, Chrome
“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and manufactured by France & Son in Denmark around 1950.
Made of high quality teak wood in a beau...
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1950s Danish Vintage France & Son Sofas
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Leather, Wood
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your living room the envy of the neighborhood with this breathtaking teak & rattan sofa designed by legendary Scandinavian Modern duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Buil...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish vintage teak sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from the 1960’s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
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Bouclé, Teak
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows
- The wooden parts have been refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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 Sofas
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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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful FD451 articulated two seater sofa bed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s.
One interesting feature of this ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
Finn Juhl Jupiter sofa brown leather France & Son Denmark 1965
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped 3-seat Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa is executed in chocolate brown leather suppo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cane & Teak Sofa for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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 & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Teak
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen have played a significant role in the internatio...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish 2-Seater Teak Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa, 2 armrests with their cushions, all the fabrics, seat, backrest and cushion have their original structure and have been reupholstered in cream terry fabric....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Minerva Sofa Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s. Solid teak frame. The original spring core has been reupholstered and cover...
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1960s European Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Sofa New Blue Wool Upholstery Original Springs Mint!
By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Peter Hvidt solid teak sofa new blue wool upholstery original springs mint!
Professionally reupholsted with original springs intact.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
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'...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Deland, FL
Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa features contoured slats that create a spectacular line from the back and side angles...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Teak
Basketweave "Guvenør" Sofa in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Poul Cadovius
Manufacturer: France + Søn
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 80.25? wide x 31.5? deep
Condition: In excellent original cond...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height)
This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
"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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark.
Immaculate condition solid teak frame with brass brackets and details.
The sublime simplicity of ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan' sofa has the elegance and round shapes that are so recognizable for Finn Juhl and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 Sofas
Materials
Steel
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This three-seater 'Senator 166' sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in the 1960s, is a paragon of Scandinavian mid-century design. The piece showcases the clean lines, qu...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Senator 3-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Halle, DE
Scandinavian senator 3-seat sofa in teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark. Cushions have been reupholstered with fabrics by JAB Anstötz.
Man...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with light grey 100 % New Zealand Divina wool.
Made of solid mahogany.
Model Senator, made by France & Son.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like brin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a frame of solid teak with steel fittings and comfortable spring cushions which have ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Green Teak Moduline Loveseat Sofa
By France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son green teak Moduline loveseat sofa. Item features original green button tufted upholstery, exposed joinery, so...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lyon, FR
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son.
Scandinavian sofa
Freshly reupholstered. Perfect condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Moduline Rosewood Sofa Love Seat
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic moduline sofa designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son, Denmark, 1960. This sofa has a solid rosewood frame and flawless wool covered seats.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare Danish vintage teak sofa bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Ole Knudsen for France & Son Danish Oak Modular Sofa, Circa 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, France & Søn
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish oak modular sofa newly upholstered in boucle, circa 1960s designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Son.
Dimensions of each section: 23"x26"x28"x15"seat height
BIO: B. 193...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Daybed Minerva for France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Mid century daybed modell minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son.
The frame is made of solid teak wood.
The fabric is a turquoise colour Halingdal from Kva...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern teak sofa features comfortably upholstered three person seating, with sculpted teak frame and shapely upholstered armrests. This well-made vintage sof...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern France & Son Sofas
Materials
Teak
France & Søn sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
France & Søn sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Peter Hvidt, Arne Vodder, and Grete Jalk. Prices for France & Søn sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,695 and can go as high as $12,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,873.
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