Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
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.
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Oak, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Textile, Wood, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Teak
1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Furniture
Rosewood