Lot 143
Two France & Son Danish Teak Armchairs - Marked
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.
This lot are two France and Sons Danish Teak Armchairs with heavy original Upholstered cushions. These are in excellent condition, no structural damage, and i would consider these investment pieces. Both being sold in the one lot, grab a bargain. Each chair measures 81cm high by 76cm wide and the depth is 71cm, and both chairs are fully marked with registration numbers
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| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| A$0 | A$49 | A$5 |
| A$50 | A$99 | A$10 |
| A$100 | A$499 | A$20 |
| A$500 | A$999 | A$50 |
| A$1,000 | A$1,999 | A$100 |
| A$2,000 | A$9,999 | A$200 |
| A$10,000 | A$49,999 | A$500 |
| A$50,000 + | A$1,000 |