France & Son Armchairs
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
Finn Juhl Pair Armchairs 196 Diplomat for France and Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Finn Juhl for France and Søn, 1960s
This is a superb pair of armchairs, model 196, in solid teak frames. They were designed by the famous Danish archite...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning model 209 armchair or desk chair in leather and mahogany designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Søn, in Denmark during the 1960s. The armchair is signed on the botto...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model FD 138 armchair, designed by Finn Juhl, manufactured by France & Søn, 1960s. Restored oak frame. Newly reupholstered with quality Kvadrat -wool fabric. Good vintage condition, ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Pair Of Armschairs Made In Dark Green Fabric By Ole G. Knudsen From 1960s
By France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of Moduline armchairs, upholstered in dark green fabric and rosewood, is a beautiful example of Danish furniture design from the 1960s. Designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen and Tor...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s
made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl for France and Son, Diplomat Armchair, 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Renens, CH
209 Diplomat Armchair by Finn Juhl in very exclusive tropical hardwood, these days a protected wood species. The wood has been refinished, and the seats re-upholstered in a green woo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Adjustable Armchair for France & Søn, Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- adjustable
- very practical and confortable
- marked
- completely restored
- seat is 43 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl '136' Lounge Chair in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France and Sons, '136' lounge chair, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This elegant, minimalist chair is designed by Danish master Fin Juhl. Craft...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, Pair
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern lounge chairs (model FD 136) designed by Finn Juhl. This model chair, with its stunning lines, truly exemplifies the genius of Scandinavian Mo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son.
Composed of a dense slat-back frame, designed with a partially exposed back to better reveal ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in beige.
Qua...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Senator Armchair by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Vintage armchair by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark, 60's
Teak armchair, “Senator” model with flat armrests.
Good condition.
It has the publisher’s label: France and Son,...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Rare model FD-109 features a solid teak wood frame with a sloping open back rest and angled legs for an organic aest...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Armchair, Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High-quality solid teak frame and cushions with original leather cover in green.
Quality Features:
...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Armchairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare pair of Danish armchairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This is the model FD-130 lounge chair, made in Denmark by France and Son, they date from t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
The fabric is made of wool and it is everything in original condition.
Great condit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Leather 'Moduline' Red Easy Chair Set with Table by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen, 1962
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Supercool set of red leather and rosewood Moduline easy chairs designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son, Denmark 1962. The frame is made in rosewood, with remar...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son features a teak frame with upholstered seat and back removeable cushions and cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage teak and leather armchair by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, thi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Vintage Model 133 Armchair by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Danish vintage model 133 armchair by Finn Juhl in solid Teak. This is often referred to as the spade chair due to the shape of the arms, it was made by France and Son,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons is a rare model fd141. It shares qualities with many of his famous chairs including the Chieftain, the #45 chair, and the Dele...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Rare model FD-109 features a solid beech frame stained in teak with a sloping open back rest and angled legs for an ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Original Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Black Leather Armchairs
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Who needs a throne fit for a king when you could have a chair designed by a prince instead! This iconic work of Scandinavian modern design boasts an impressive pedigree, conceived by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Danish Vintage Teak Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage teak armchairs by Ole Wanscher. They are model FD109 chairs made by France Son, they date from the 1960’s.
The solid teak fr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in beige.
Qua...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set Of 2 Diplomat Armchairs Made In Teak By Finn Juhl For France & Søn
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two armchairs, model Diplomat, designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Søn in the 1960s, is an excellent example of Danish mid-century modern design. The chair...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Armchair In Teak and black leather, Model 118 Designed By Grete Jalk From 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Enjoy a sophisticated resting experience with this recliner, model 118, designed by the talented Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. Crafted in teak and elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 2 France & Son Rosewood Moduline Armchairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind
By France & Søn, Torben Lind, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son Set of 2
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
The fabric is made of wool and it has a unique flower pattern which made it so spe...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak, Fabric
Mid-century Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France & Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s
Design year: 1960s
Style: vintage, Danish modern
Designed by: Grete Jalk For France &...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960’s Swedish mid century chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for 1 chair.
A rare Swedish mid century modern chair by renowned designer Sigvard Bernadotte, produced by Danish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rocking Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Solid teak, upholstered rocking chair in vintage velvet fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage France & Son Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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France & Søn armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by France & Søn were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Arne Vodder, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for France & Søn armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $664 and can go as high as $13,007, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,788.
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