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.
“Moduline” Armchair by France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage armchair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, 1960s, Denmark. Wonderfully patinated red leather. Origination: Denmark, 1960s (Labelled by France & Son) Conditio...
Leather
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
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, IDF
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn in 1962. This set consists of va...
Teak
Sessel France & Søn Ole Gjerlov Knudson Torben Lind Teak II
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Daverkosen, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Teakholz Armlehnstuhl von France & Son aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Sessel wurde von Ole Gjerlov Knudson und Torben Lind entwo...
Fabric, Teak
Sessel France & Søn Ole Gjerlov Knudson Torben Lind Teak I
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Teakholz Armlehnstuhl von France & Son aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Sessel wurde von Ole Gjerlov Knudson und Torben Lind entwo...
Fabric, Teak
$3,464 / 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
$9,981 / 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
$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
$3,992 / 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
$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
1960s Danish Beech Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished.
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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
"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this armchair reflects his work of the 1960s. It rests on a stainless steel base, a signa...
Metal
$2,231
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
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
1960s Kurt Olsen Armchair, Denmark
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good /Very good original condition with minor signs of use - Teak armrests and oak Skelet - Upholstery in good original condition - high of seat 43 cm
Wood, Fabric, Oak, Teak
Set of Five Moduline Slipper Chairs in Teak by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Leather Measurements: Condition: In great original conditi...
Teak, Leather
$6,700
H 28.35 in W 83.47 in D 60.44 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
Leather, Teak
Sold
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
Sold
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
2 Danish Leather and Rosewood Armchairs Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind.
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Armchairs, Scandinavian Lounge Chairs. Leather seats and backs sewn in chesterfield, very comfortable. Sober and very elegant modernist design. Very nice furniture.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
“Model 195” Armchair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautifully crafted “Model 195” Brazilian rosewood chair is in the classically Scandinavian Modern style. Designed in 1957, this model was produced by one of Denmark’s most infl...
Bouclé, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Leather 'Moduline' Red Easy Chair by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen for France & Son, 1962
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen by France & Søn, 'Moduline' red easy chair, leather and rosewood, Denmark, 1962 the rosewood frame holds beautiful details. The orig...
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
Scandinavian Armchair Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Torben Lind for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Torben Lind for France & Son, 1960s
Leather, Teak