France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Danish
Danish manufacturer France & Søn is best known for its prolific output of elegant mid-century modern furnishings in teak and leather, yet its multinational beginnings took shape during the 1930s.
After businessman Charles William Fearnley France (1897–1972) moved from his native England to Denmark in 1936, he began to operate a small mattress factory alongside his friend Eric Daverkosen, a Danish cabinetmaker, under the name France & Daverkosen. Shortly afterward, Daverkosen passed away, and when Denmark was invaded during the Second World War, Charles was captured and sent to a prison camp in Germany. When he was released, the British entrepreneur set out to produce furniture in the early 1950s, setting up a shop in Hillerød to manufacture the kind of sleek beech and teak goods that were gaining widespread acclaim around the world. In 1957, France’s son James joined the business, and the company changed its name to reflect the addition.
Throughout the ’50s and ’60s, France & Søn produced a stunning array — and staggering quantity — of designs, with elegant modernist lounge chairs and armchairs, teak and rosewood dining tables and other furnishings by the likes of Finn Juhl, Grete Valk, Ole Wanscher, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen all gracing its catalogues.
Even as there was a focus on mass production at France & Søn — and the brand doesn’t quite enjoy the same renown as fellow mid-century Danish furniture makers such as Carl Hansen & Søn — Charles France believed in making quality furniture, and the company’s offerings evoke the warmth of the handcrafted work that is typically associated with Scandinavian modernism.
In the 1960s, the company was bought by Danish designer Poul Cadovius, who folded it into the operations at CADO, a company he founded during the 1950s. Surviving examples of early work from the brand as well as modern icons by the likes of Verner Panton that followed in later years continue to be in demand.
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Creator: France & Søn
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Coffee Table in Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, coffee table, model 'FD 515' teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
An impeccably crafted coffee table, designed by the renowned design du...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Skandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare Danish coffee table in Rosewood. Made in Denmark during the 1960s. Features a strong wood grain typically for Rosewood and conig legs. The table can be dismanteled for shippin...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak.
Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
France & Son Danish Modern Rosewood Chessboard Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage rosewood coffee table with a chessboard style top designed by Poul Cadovius for France & Son. Marked underneath with "Made in Denmark" stamping as well as the France & Son me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
France & Son solid teak extendable coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A danish solid teak coffee table, produced by France & Son in the Sixties.
This coffee table stands out for its simple line and a mechanism that allows expanding the surface when ne...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Coffee Table in Solid Rosewood by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Goteborg, SE
High quality coffee table in solid rosewood. Designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1956. This example has got an extra extension in black Formica...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Formica, Rosewood
XL teak coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen model FD 575
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large coffee table 175cm(!) in teak veneer by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and Son. Marked with a tag under the table.
We have refinshed the top.
Peter Hvidt was...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Corner Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn, corner coffee table or side table, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This corner coffee table is well-constructed in a precise manner impleme...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table in Oak
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, coffee table, oak, Denmark, 1960s
The design of this side table shows a strong and solid construction executed in oak. This is re...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak & Cane Coffee Table for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak "Minerva" Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
By France & Søn
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern cocktail table part of the "Minerva" collection of France and Son designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molagaard in Denmark in the 1960's.
This lo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Porto, PT
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Rosewood Low Coffee Table.
Fully restored piece, hand-made varnished by our own team of craftsmen.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Vintage Minerva Coffee Table by P. Hvidt & O. Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son.
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This teak coffee table, in a square shape, was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in the sixties. It was manufactured by France & Son and has a solid teak frame. The leg...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Teak Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark, Mid Century
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful side or corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. Solid teak and cane, the table is marked. The height of the cane top is 16.75”.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak, Cane
Spectacular France And Son Danish L-shaped Coffee Table Mid Century
By France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Spectacular L-shaped coffee table by quality Danish furniture producer, France & Son.
From their Moduline range and designed by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind, this oddball design...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Minerva coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son from the 1960s. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak ...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Round Coffee Table for France& Son, 1950
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
This round coffee table was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and was produced by France & Søn in 1950s, Denmark.
This circular table is made out of solid teak wood and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
"Minerva" coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful coffee table, model "Minerva", by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son from the 1960s. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak with a shelf made of braid...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Reed, Teak
Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen coffee table for France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son from the 1960s. High-quality solid frame and table top made of teak.
Quality Features:
accomplished ...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Vintage Danish France & Son Teak Coffee Table with Rattan Lower Shelf
By France & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish France & Son Teak Coffee Table with Rattan Lower Shelf
This is a beautiful round France & Son Teak and Rattan Coffee Table will be the perfect piece to heighten any d...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Teak
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, the FD-516 coffee table was manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark.
Constructed from Teak, the coffee table has a large rectangul...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak, Rattan
Danish Midcentury FD544 Coffee Table, France & Son for France & Daverkosen 1960
By France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid century modern square solid teak FD544 coffee table by France & Son for France & Daverkosen, 1960s.
Coffee table model FD544, of Danish origin, entirely in solid teak woo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Poul Cadovius and Bjorn Wiinblad for Cado Mid Century Pedestal Dining Table
By Susanne Fjedldoe Mygge, France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Poul Cadovius, Bjørn Wiinblad & Susanne Fjeldsøe MyGge for the Danish factory house MyGge for France & Søn Circular Dining Table on a Brushed Me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Peter Hvidt France & Son Circular Two Tier Coffee Table with Rattan Under-Tier.
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son Teak Circular Two Tier Coffee Table With Rattan Under Tier With Makers Mark
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Molgaard-Nielse...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak, Rattan
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Sectional Pinwheel Coffee Table. Denmark C1953
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Original 'pinwheel' table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard.
Denmark 1953
Solid teak with brass legs.
Comprises of six individual tables which can be configured in a variety o...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Coffee Table, France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Coffee Table, France & Son, 1960s
Danish modern Minerva coffee table model 515 by Peter Hvidt & Orl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Finn Juhl Square Teak Coffee Table, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare Danish teak coffee table, designed by Finn Juhl for France & Davoricksen. Made in Denmark. Features a solid wooden construktion with refined details. Completely refurbished.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Solid Teak Coffee Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful solid teak coffee table by peter hvidt and orla mølgaard-nielsen for France and sons. this table has beautiful details including the joinery join...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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 France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak, Lacquer
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Side Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen side table in partly solid teak
Model Silverline, Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Finn Juhl Teak 500 Series Coffee Table for France & Son, 1958
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Warminster, GB
Graceful and rarely seen Model 500 teak coffee table designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Son, Denmark.
This shape table would be a wonderful focal point to a large square...
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20th Century France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Santos Rosewood and Aluminium Coffee Table by Poul Cadovious for France and Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice coffee table, sometimes by Poul Cadovious, the nicely figured Santos Rosewood ( a species which does not require CITES certification) with aluminium edges and legs. A ver...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Aluminum
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Table Grete Jalk France & Son Denmark Design
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Table Grete Jalk France & Son Denmark Design
Object: coffee table
Manufacturer: Grete Jalk / France & Son
Co...
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1970s German Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian coffee table in teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. One of the very rare model made in solid teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Da...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
France & Son Round Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Piter Hvitd for France & Son round solid teak Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak coffee table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
Object: coffee table
Manufacturer: France & Son
Condition: good - vintage
Age: around 1960-...
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1970s Danish Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Table, Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 76x76x50 cm (Width x Depth x Height)
This beautiful coffee table was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and is crafted of solid teak. Typical of the best ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Rectangle Coffee Table Tapered Dowel Legs
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak rectangle coffee table tapered dowel legs.
Hans Wegner, Peter Hvidt decor.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Teak Coffee Table for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard teak coffee table for France & Son from Denmark the 1960s. This table has a minimalistic design, however is elegant due to the usage of the round e...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Coffee or Cocktail Table for France & Sons
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Peter Hvidt solid teak coffee or cocktail table for France & Sons.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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 France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
Sometimes called the chess boggie woogie table, this rosewood parquet table sits on two sled legs and is refinished by our experienced restorers.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Coffee Table Model Moduline, Rosewood by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, model Moduline, designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s, is a remarkable and iconic piece of mid-century moder...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Square Rosewood Coffee or Cocktail Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A timeless piece of Scandinavian Modern Design, by one of the best proponents of their craft. This table designed by Poul Cadovius with it’s clean crisp lines and natural material wi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Solid Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
We have 2 Solid Teak Coffee Tables available by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Both featuring brass accents and cane details on the bottom shelf. Features two ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Round Teak and Cane Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful round coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen and manufactured by France & Son, Denmark 1960s. The table is made of teak and cane, with nice details in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Coffee Table, 1956 Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Vintage solid teak table designed by the famous Danish designer duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen. This high-end...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A lovely mid century table by designer Grete Jalk and produced in Denmark by France and Son, the table is solid teak and the top is veneered and in excellent condition throughout
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
France & Søn coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
France & Søn coffee and cocktail tables 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 France & Søn coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by France & Søn 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 coffee and cocktail tables by Johannes Andersen, Børge Mogensen, and CFC Silkeborg. Prices for France & Søn coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $571 and can go as high as $12,401, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,908.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024What the traditional dress of France is called depends on the style, as there are several types of dresses that may be considered traditional clothing in the country. One of the most well-known is the Alsatian dress, which features a long, full skirt, a fitted bodice and an apron. The traditional dress in Normandy has a similar shape but usually features a scoop or v-neck as opposed to the higher collar of the Alsatian. In Provence, the traditional dress usually has a more fluid, flowing skirt in a pattern that contrasts with its bodice. Called the Euskara, the traditional dress of the Basque region has intricate pleats along the skirting. Find a wide range of traditional clothing on 1stDibs.