Description
Mid 20th Century Three Seat Sofa
Model Fd130
Manufactured by France & Son (made in Denmark)
Designed by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993)
Newly upholstered with Moon Wool (Melton Wools Collection, Earth/Silver U1116/N08)
Seat cushions have been replaced for new foam cushions, the original backrests are sprung.
Solid teak frame
The Pirelli webbing has been completely replaced and the oiled teak frame is in very good condition
the original makers mark is present with the serial number
France & Son was started in 1948 by British businessman Charles France & his Danish partner Eric Daverkosen, the company was named France & Daverkosen until France’s Son joined the company in 1957 and it later became known as France & Son.
France & Son was one of the first furniture companies to design furniture to be easily dismantled for shipping. The company’s industrial cutting innovations led them to produce the first industrially manufactured solid teak Chair (Finn Julh’s model 133 Spadestolen chair) this success meant that they became the biggest exporter of teak wood from Thailand. In the mid 1960s the company was sold to Poul Cadovious and later became known as Cado.
Condition report:
Good Condition – Some signs of wear commensurate with age. The teak frame is original with newly upholstered cushions.
The rubber webbing has been replaced.
Dimensions:
H. 76cm W. 181.5cm D. 74cm SH. 43cm
Ref. 74E