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France & Son Living Room Sets

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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
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind 'Moduline' Leather Seating Set, 1962
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moduline sofa set designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind, manufactured by France & Son, Denmark 1962. This modular set contains four seating elements, (two of which with one a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Living Room Sets

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture manufacturers France & Son. The Japan serie takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques. Defined by a visible, solid horizontal backrest, which sits elegantly upon the slightly tapered legs, the teak frame is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door, with brass brackets and details. With an open, spacious seat, finished with Bouclé upholstery, the Minimalist design truly invites you to sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wool, Teak

Two Danish Lounge Chairs by Ole Knudsen for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of Danish lounge chairs by Ole Knudsen for France & Son, circa 1970. The teak frames are beautifully constructed with finger joints. The fabric is the original soft, thick ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Living Room Sets

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Wool, Teak

Pair of Original Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Black Leather Armchairs
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Søn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of armchairs was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Danish manufacturer France & Søn during the 1960s. The geometric frame of the armchairs is made of chrome-plated met...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Living Room Sets

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Metal

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Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair, Model Senator, Teak & Leather
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Living Room Sets

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France & Søn living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

France & Søn living room sets 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 living room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original living room sets by France & Søn were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider living room sets by Poul Kjærholm, Hans Olsen, and Illum Wikkelsø. Prices for France & Søn living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,777 and can go as high as $10,619, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,743.
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    In France, a fauteuil is any chair that features arms and upholstery. In the U.S. and England, the term usually refers to a chair with an upholstered back and seat and a decorative wooden frame complete with arms. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique and vintage armchairs.
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    Yes, all Howard and Sons chairs are stamped. However, the type and location of the stamp varies. You may see a name or number on a caster wheel or foot on some pieces. Others display the stamp on a paper label sewn onto the fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Howard and Sons chairs.
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