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.
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
Corner Sofatable from Ole Knudsen & Torben Lind, France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This corner coffee table from the "Moduline" series was designed in the 1960s by Ole Knudsen and Torben Lind and manufactured in Denmark by France & Son. T...
Teak
“Moduline” Corner Table In Teak By Ole Gjerløv Knudsen + Torben Lind
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: 37.5" wide x 37.5" deep x 12" tall Condition: ...
Wool, Teak
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
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Side Table in Teak
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, side table, teak, Denmark, 1960s The side table contains a strong and sturdy construction crafted from teak, characterized by its...
Teak
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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
Coffee Table, Designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Denmark 60s
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "Moduline model" coffee table from the 1960s was designed by Ole Knudsen and Torben Lind and manufactured in Denmark by France & Son. The minimalist d...
Teak
Teak Coffee Table, Designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Denmark 60s
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "Moduline model" coffee table from the 1960s was designed by Ole Knudsen and Torben Lind and manufactured in Denmark by France & Son. The minimalist d...
Teak
Moduline coffee table, Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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
$1,393
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...
Teak
$574
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Side Table Made In Teak By Severin Hansen For Haslev Furniture From 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in teak of Danish design designed by Severin Hansen manufactured by Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
Teak
$883Sale Price|19% Off
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table Minerva by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare, two-tiered Minerva teak corner side table was designed by the iconic design duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This artfully crafted table is made from solid te...
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table as acquired from the original owner who had purchased new in 1971. It features a powder coated aluminum base with a walnut top. Manufacturer label.
Aluminum, Iron
France & Son round dining table in teak Cado Denmark 1960
By France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exceptional round dining table was designed and produced by France & Son for Cado, Denmark, 1960. A fine example of Danish modern craftsmanship, it exemplifies the balance betwee...
Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son Side Tables
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of solid teak side tables by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. Sculpted lip sides, tapered legs and slightly curved bottom shelf...
Teak
$1,190
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table by France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bern, CH
Danish Mid Century teak Side Table designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Beautifully made teak tabletop with lovely detailing and magazine shelf. Designer: Tove & Edvard Ki...
Teak
$8,094Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.76 in Dm 53.55 in
Mid Century Teak Extending Dining Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
By Lind & Gjerlou-Knudsen, France & Søn
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extraordinary Danish Mid Century vintage teak and wenge Model 550 space saving dining table designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lin...
Teak, Wenge
Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table By France And Son Denmark
By France & Søn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century Danish design. Teak Side Table with fine form and having an Openwork magazine shelf below. Condition: Please see detail photos. Wear to finish with scratches an...
Teak
$2,900
H 16 in W 58 in D 21 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Teak & Cane Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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
$4,345
H 19.3 in Dm 47.05 in
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Poul Cadovius Beautiful Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular Top Inlaid With Brushed Chrome Floral Decoration Made In Denmark 1960's Poul Cadovius (1911 - 2011) was one of the most colourful and successful persons in the history of Danish furniture industry. He was originally educated as an upholsterer but became very interested in design at an early stage, and in 1945 he established his own furniture manufacturing company Royal System. A few years later, in 1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL...
Steel
1960s Danish Sewing Side Table in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish 1960s sewing table in teak with sliding top plate with large compartment under the top plate by a Danish furniture manufacturer. The sewing table has been checked and refini...
Teak
Impeccable Rosewood Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable rosewood table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn. Beautiful rosewood top over solid rosewood frame. Original France & Søn tag under the top. Made in ...
Rosewood
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H 16.15 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen, France & Sons, Rosewood, Danish Modern Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
France & Sons teak Danish Scandinavian Modern coffee table. Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind. Plate of leather. Modul line.
Rosewood, Leather
Impeccable Rosewood Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable rosewood table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn. Beautiful rosewood top over solid rosewood frame. Original France & Søn tag under the top. Made in ...
Rosewood
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H 12.21 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen, France & Sons, Rosewood, Danish Modern Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
France & Sons teak Danish Scandinavian Modern coffee table. Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind. Modul line.
Rosewood
Sold
H 28 in W 23 in D 30 in
Modular Slipper Chair and Table Elements by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular slipper chair and table elements by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. Fine grain tufted black leather seat and back and beautiful ros...
Rosewood, Leather
Impeccable Rosewood Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable rosewood table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn. Beautiful rosewood top over solid rosewood frame. Original France & Søn tag under the top. Made in ...
Rosewood
"Yin-Yang" Table by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Yin-Yang” table designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn in Denmark in 1963. This extraordinary design takes its name from the pivoting leaves that can be unlocked to remove one, creating the round contour of the Yin-Yang sign. The model FF550 table has been quality crafted in teak wood with a black laminate top and wenge wood pedestal base creating a uniquely functional and elegant appearance. The table top features three comma-shaped leaves that interlock to make an oval table with a black triangle at the center when all pieces are inserted. When one leaf is removed, the table then becomes circular and the spare leaf can be hung as wall art using...
Laminate, Teak
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H 15.95 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Coffee Table Model Moduline, Rosewood by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, model Moduline, designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s, is a remarkable and iconic piece of mid-century moder...
Rosewood