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Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Danish

Known for their clean and simple Scandinavian modern pieces, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind were immensely influential in promoting Danish mid-century modern design across Europe and around the world during the 1960s and 1970s.

Danish furniture designer Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen (1930–2009) graduated from the School of Crafts in 1952 and studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen until 1955. He later met Danish furniture designer Torben Lind (1928–2016), and beginning in 1962 the pair collaborated on creating designs for Danish furniture manufacturer PP Møbler.

During the 1960s, Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind established a reputation for their designs that were not only functional and eye-pleasing, but also comfortable and durable. Using high-quality materials such as beech, teak, fine leather and plywood, Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind’s sofas, lounge chairs, side tables, coffee tables and living room sets are light, precise and beautifully minimalist.

Throughout their long collaboration, Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind designed furniture for several Danish and Scandinavian manufacturers, including Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik and France and Søn. Among their most popular designs was the Moduline Slipper chair for France and Søn, which featured an oak frame, leather upholstery and modular body that could be adjusted into a settee. Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind also designed the iconic Skopa chair for IKEA in the early 1970s. 

Today, Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind’s designs are highly desirable among architects, interior designers and collectors of classic Scandinavian modern furniture.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind seating and tables.

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather

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

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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Leather, Teak

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table

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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Oak, Lacquer

Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee or Sofa
Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee or Sofa

Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee or Sofa

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

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, 'Moduline' sofa, oak, leather, Denmark, 1962 The present modern sofa is the Moduline model created by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and To...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Leather, Oak

“Moduline” Armchair by France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
“Moduline” Armchair by France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

“Moduline” Armchair by France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

$1,371

H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in

“Moduline” Armchair by France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage armchair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, 1960s, Denmark. Wonderfully patinated red leather. Origination: Denmark, 1960s (Labelled by France & Son) Conditio...

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1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Leather

1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn
1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn

1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn

By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Located in Paris, FR

A Mid-Century Modern Danish collectible cool low lounge chair designed Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The sleek teak frame and upholstery are impeccably restored by our atelie...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Upholstery, Teak

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60

By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Located in Paris, IDF

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn in 1962. This set consists of va...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Fabric, Wood

Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table

Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table

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

Located in Wayne, NJ

France & Sons teak Danish Scandinavian Modern coffee table. Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

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Teak

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Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$2,300Lounge ChairsLeather1960
2025$3,600Dining Room Chairs, ChairsHardwoodcirca 1960
$3,156
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$2,712-$3,600
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Ole Gjerløv-knudsen And Torben Lind furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind 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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind 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 Randers Møbelfabrik, Bernt Petersen, and Poul Jensen. Prices for Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $9,165, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,594.