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Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Slipper Chairs

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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.

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Creator: Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Torben Lind & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Pair of Easy Chairs Oak and Leather
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind, slipper chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, design 1960s. Modern and stylish modular easy chairs designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind. These ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Slipper Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Torben Lind Refinished Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern "Moduline" model slipper chair, designed by Torben Lind and Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen for France and Sons, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair is currently being ref...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Five Moduline Slipper Chairs in Teak by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Leather Measurements: Condition: In great original conditi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Slipper Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind Pair of Black Moduline Slipper Chairs
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, pair of moduline chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, 1962. Modern and beautiful constructed modular easy...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Slipper Chairs

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

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind slipper 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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind slipper chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original slipper chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. Prices for Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind slipper chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $8,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,125.

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