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 & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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...
Leather, Teak
Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee or Sofa
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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...
Leather, Oak
Sofa Couch France & Søn Ole Gjerlov Knudson Torben Lind Teak
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Teakholzsofa von France & Son aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Zweisitzer wurde von Ole Gjerlov Knudson und Torben Lind entworfen und ze...
Fabric, Teak
1960s Moduline Rosewood Loveseat / Sofa by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Moduline Loveseat Settee, designed in 1962 by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Son of Denmark. It has a frame of rosewood, and the seats are upholstered in ...
Steel
$3,800
H 34 in W 50 in D 32 in
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Fabric, Wood
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.
Wool, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa 1960s. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Upholstery, Teak
$3,452 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 27.96 in
Set of 2 France & Son Rosewood Moduline Armchairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a pair of iconic ‘Moduline’ rosewood and leather armchairs by Ole Gerlev Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Son, Denmark. Chairs are in fair original condition, ‘dans son jus’. The rosewood actually is in immaculate condition, however the leather is adequate. Though I could see them standing — as is — in a loft or a bachelor pad...
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,250
H 28 in W 64 in D 33 in
Vintage Black Leather 64"W Chesterfield Sofa Settee Perfectly Broken In English
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa or Settee, English, circa 1960s. It is perfectly broken in and has that warm original patina that only comes with age.
Metal
Louis XVI Settee or Sofa, Golden Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI style sofa. Golden wood. Upholstery to restore or replace. Sofa on turned stipe legs and waist with dice with flowers, repeating the decoration of the legs in columns on ...
Other
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 21.75 inches Grea...
Upholstery, Teak
$5,215
H 30.32 in W 53.94 in D 32.29 in
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco fully restored whiskey brown hand-dyed leather sofa. Condition-wise, the sofa has been fully restored, washed back, and hand dye...
Leather
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. Sol...
Wool, Beech
$2,235
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
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...
Upholstery, Teak
France & Son Moduline Brown Leather Chairs by Gjerlov-Knudsen ~ a Pair
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...
Leather, Wood
France & Son Moduline Brown Leather Sofa by Gjerlov-Knudsen
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Moduline collection three-seat sofa designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son. Denmark, circa 1960. Signed with France & Son metal tag and marked mad...
Leather, Wood
Ole Gjerlov Knudsen Torben Lind Moduline Sofa, Denmark, 1962
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Moduline sofa designed by designer duo Ole Gjerlov Knudsen and Torben Lind. Manufactured by France & Son, Denmark 1962. The sofa has a solid rosewood fra...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 96.46 in D 28.75 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Sofa Model Moduline by France & Søn in Denmark
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare 4-seat sofa model Moduline designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind. Produced by France & Søn in Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 94.49 in D 29.53 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa by France & Søn in Denmark
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare modular seating group model 175 / moduline designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind. Produced by France & Søn in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 24.41 in W 68.12 in D 29.93 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Wall-Mounted Sofa by Cado in Denmark
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted sofa designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind. Produced by Cado in Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 28.35 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Seating Group/Sofa Model 175/Moduline
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare modular seating group model 175 / Moduline designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind. Produced by France & Søn in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood