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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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 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...
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
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
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
$3,488 / 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 Torben Lind, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, 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
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
Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s small Swedish sofa with walnut frame, tall back and brass capped front legs. Sleek lines with curves and high backrest. Very solid piec...
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
Brass
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: 75 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 22 inches Good Vinta...
Upholstery, Teak
$5,306
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Thee-Seat Sofa, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in München, Bavaria
Elegant Mid-Century sofa by Arne Vodder, model FD164, designed in the 1960s and crafted from solid teak – a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship combining functional clarity...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$3,417
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 125 × 75 × 80 cm (49.2 × 29.5 × 31.5 in) (Width × Height × Depth) Elegant Mid-Century modern two-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher, produced by France & Son (Cado) as ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
19th Century Biedermeier Settee or Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century Biedermeier birch settee or sofa, ebonized detail, freshly appointed in Belgian linen, raised on four sea serpent or dolphin foliate carved feet.
$5,227
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
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 Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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