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French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span
French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span

French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span

By Free Span

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French midcentury "Jour et Nuit" oak sofa or daybed by Free-Span.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Free Span Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Pair of Free Span Armchairs FS 123, France, 1954
Pair of Free Span Armchairs FS 123, France, 1954

Pair of Free Span Armchairs FS 123, France, 1954

By Free Span

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Superb pair of FS 123 armchairs from the French brand Free-Span published in 1954. The structure in blond beech has a curved design, the speckled fabric of white and gray is padded with kapok. The exceptional comfort of these seats is provided by springs combined with metal plates arranged in stars, signature of the Free-Span brand and adopted by designers such as Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin or Jacques Adnet. Very beautiful state. Documentation: La Maison Française...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Free Span Seating

Materials

Beech

Fauteuil modèle FS 134 par Guy Besnard pour Free Span 1950's
Fauteuil modèle FS 134 par Guy Besnard pour Free Span 1950's

Fauteuil modèle FS 134 par Guy Besnard pour Free Span 1950's

By Free Span, Guy Besnard

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Fauteuil modèle FS 134 par Guy Besnard pour Free Span 1950's Fauteuil modèle FS 134 de Guy Besnard pour Free Span, années 1950, à l’esthétique légère et très graphique. Structure en...

Category

1950s French Vintage Free Span Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

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Free Span seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Free Span 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 Free Span seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Free Span were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Jacques Hitier, René-Jean Caillette, and Pierre Dariel. Prices for Free Span seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,657 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,216.