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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Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Teak & Cane Coffee Table
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed in 1956 by celebrated Danish architects and designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, this iconic Model FD516 coffee table exemplifies the refined cr...
Brass
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...
Oak, Lacquer
Coffee table by Tove & Edvard Kind-Larsen, made of teak, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak coffee table, model 503, with the original France & Søn mark. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Designed by Tove & Edvard Kind-Larsen and manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark in the ...
Teak
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Rochester, England
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...
Teak, Rattan
Rare Chess, Coffee/Coctail Tables By Poul Cadovius For France and Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare square and rectangular set of 2 tables designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by France and Søn in the 1960s. Both tables are inlaid with hardwood veneer and steel chess board g...
Aluminum, Steel
Peter Hvidt “Model 523” Pinwheel Coffee Table for France & Son, Denmark, 1953
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic “Model 523” pinwheel coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt and produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1953. This exceptional piece of Danish modern design is composed of six ...
Brass
$11,414 / set
Peter Hvidt 'Pinwheel' Table. Denmark C1953
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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...
Brass
Minerva Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Ranst, VAN
A stunning Minerva coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and manufactured by France & Son. This coffee/corner table is made of teak woord with rattan details...
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
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...
Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl, for France & France, made of old growth teak wood with an oil finish. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of wha...
Teak
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Chess/Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius for France and Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood and Aluminum Chess Coffee Table, designed by Paul Cadovius for France & Son in Denmark in 1965. This example dates to the 1960s. The top is done in rosewood with i...
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chequered Top Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for France & Son
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Mid Century Modern Chequered top design, rectangular coffee table by Arne Vodder For France & Son circa 1960’s. Features a rectangular top over box jointed style legs wit...
Wood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Svend Åge Madsen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed in 1956 by celebrated Danish architects and designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, this iconic Model FD516 coffee table exemplifies the refine...
Teak, Cane
Ole Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Son Walnut Corner Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Astoria, NY
Ole Knudsen and Torben Lind for France and Son Walnut Corner Table, on five supports. 20.5" H x 37.25" W x 37.25" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan Estate.
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Square Rosewood Coffee or Cocktail Table by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Table by Poul Cadovius – Timeless Design Introducing a timeless piece of Scandinavian Modern design, this exquisite table is a creation of renowned desi...
Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France Sons FD 516 MCM Teak Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Sons FD 516 Mid Century Teak Cane and Brass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 57.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 19.5 inches high A...
Brass
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...
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in solid teak. Two leafes. Total length 184 Brass detail. Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.
Teak
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
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...
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.
Teak
Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s
By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship of Danish Modern design with this authentic mid-century modern teak coffee table, designed by the acclaimed Finn Juhl for th...
Teak
$2,353Sale Price|20% Off
Finn Juhl Rare Coffee Table for France and Sons, Original Label
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage wooden coffee table, a design masterpiece from the 1950s, created by the renowned Danish artist Finn Juhl for the prestigi...
Wood
Peter Hvidt/Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Teak Cane Brass Coffee Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son FD 516 Mid Century Teak Cane and Brass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 57.5 wide x 21.25 deep x 16 inches high Fai...
Brass
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.
Teak
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 & S...
Teak
Coffee Table Made In Teak By Poul Cadovius & Made By France & Son From 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table, a hallmark of Danish design from the 1960s, reflects the innovative vision of Poul Cadovius and the renowned craftsmanship of France & Son. Crafted from rich teak ...
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: ...
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Solid Teak Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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...
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...
Teak
Moduline coffee table, Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful corner coffee table from the 1960s by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind for the France & Søn Moduline series. Solid frame and teak table top. Quality Features: accomp...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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...
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 ...
Teak