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.
1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modern Danish collectible cool low lounge chair designed Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The sleek teak frame and upholstery are impeccably restored by our atelie...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 2 Moduline chairs by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen and Torben Lind for Cado, 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Cado
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Moduline chairs by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen and Torben Lind for Cado, 1960s Denmark. The “Moduline” series was like the name suggests a modular syst...
Faux Leather, Wood
Leather 'Moduline' Red Easy Chair Set with Table by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen, 1962
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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...
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
$3,471 / 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 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...
Leather, Rosewood
$10,002 / set
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Dining Chairs Model 195 by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six dining chairs model 195 designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
$4,000 / set
H 27.76 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s
By Dick van der Net, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a beautiful set of 2 size 38/size 08 Martin Visser easy chairs for 't Spectrum in collaboration with designer Dick van der Net. This model has been produced by 't Spectrum fr...
Metal
$3,300
H 28.35 in W 72.05 in D 27.56 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa in Navy Green Leather
By France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, three-seat sofa, steel, leather, Denmark, 1960s A modern and beautifully designed navy-green sofa designed by Ole Gjerlø...
Steel
$4,800 / set
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
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 ...
Teak, Leather
$4,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 27 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Poul Volther for Frem Rolje
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of mid century Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Poull Volther for Frem Role circa 1950's. These chairs are in very fine, original condition, showing only mino...
Leather, Teak
$6,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.89 in D 21.07 in
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was a leading figure in Danish and Scandinavian design, as was his mentor, the legendary Kaare Klint, renowned to be the “father” of modern Danish furniture design. Toge...
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Easy Chair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish lounge chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, circa 1945 Denmark. Solid wood frame with hand-tied springs, and horsehair padding. Newly upholstered in a...
Fabric, Velvet
$11,708 / set
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Bwana Lounge Chair and ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning 'Bwana' lounge chair and ottoman is designed by Finn Juhl in 1962 for France & Son. Known for its sleek lines and elegant design, this chair is a perfect example of mid...
Leather, Teak
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 28 in D 27 in
Danish Mid Century Lounge Chair by Svein Dysthe for Dokka Mobler
By Dokka Mobler, Svein Ivar Dysthe
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural and rare Danish modern lounge chair designed by Svein Dysthe for Dokka Mobler. This example has a rosewood frame, and has been professionally reupholstered to the highest standards, using top grade leather. Impressive and iconic midcentury chair...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,824
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair by Cado, Teak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather Made of solid teak. Model senator, made by Cado.
Teak, Leather
Grete Jalk for France & Son Danish Teak Lounge Chair 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and iconic Danish lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Crafted in solid teak with the original makers badge still intact, this piece showcases the sculpt...
Fabric, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Lounge Chair in Olive Green Leather Metal
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, armchair, chrome-plated metal and leather, Denmark, 1962 This lounge chair is designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind as p...
Metal, Chrome
Knudsen & Lind Moduline Turquoise Leather Lounge Chairs
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, moduline lounge chairs, teak and leather, by Denmark 1962 Modern and beautiful colored modular set of slipper chairs. It consi...
Leather, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 27.96 in
France & Son Set of 3 Modular Leather Armchairs by O. Gjerløv-Knudsen/T. Lind
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of three leather armchairs from the Modular Series 175 by France & Son in original condition. The black leather of the armchairs exhibits a more pronounced patina, such as ...
Leather
Midcentury France & Son Easy Chairs (pair)
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Cado
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stylish easy chair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Son Denmark. Very good condition with oak frame and original wool upholstery. Signed with manufacturer's mark C...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 69 in W 74 in D 57 in
Danish Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for Cado, 1962
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Beautiful modul lounge chair for Danish Architects Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for Cado. Newly upholstered in "Bjelke" from Kjellerup Weaving mill. It can easily be combine...
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Danish Modern Moduline Lounge Chairs by Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind, 1970s.
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Moduline Lounge chairs by Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind, 1970s. Pair of Danish Scandinavian mid-century modern lounge chairs mode...
Leather, Teak
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H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
Ole Gjerlöv Knudsen & Lind Easy Chair "Moduline" for France&Son Denmark 1960
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of Moduline easy chairs in its original olive green leather and solid wood designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & S...
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Torben Lind Refinished Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern "Moduline" model slipper chair, designed by Torben Lind and Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen for France and Sons, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair is currently being ref...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Skopa Chairs by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind, for Orth Plast/ IKEA
By IKEA, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Lisboa, PT
Skopa easy chair was designed by Danish duo Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind, and produced by Orth Plast for IKEA, in Denmark, during the 1970's. Each chair has an orange plastic sh...
Fabric, Plastic
Sold
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Danish Armchairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen et Tørben Lind for France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Daverkosen
Located in Oirlo, LI
A pair of Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen et Tørben Lind Moduline wooden armchairs for France & Søn. This was one of the most popular series of chairs from France & Søn. They can be combined and...
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 27.75 in W 22.5 in D 30 in
Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind. Manufacturer: France and Sons. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Rosewood, leather. Condition: These Ole Gjerløv Knudse...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 23.43 in W 35.63 in D 31.5 in
“Roset” Chair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Denmark, 1970s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “Roset” model by Danish designer pair Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind was manufactured by Mogens Kold in Denmark. A visually one of a kind model, Roset was designed in 1972. The un...
Wool, Alpaca, Plywood