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177 - HVIDT Peter (1916–1986), MØLGAARD-NIELSEN Orla (1907–1993) &…
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Estimate €400 - €600

Description

HVIDT Peter (1916–1986), MØLGAARD-NIELSEN Orla (1907–1993) & FRANCE & SØN, HILLERØD (Published by) Armchair known as the ‘Boomerang’, model ‘FD 134’, in teak, with armrests formed from curved slats shaped like a boomerang. Tapered brass legs. Spring-supported seat and backrest, with removable foam cushions covered in beige woollen fabric (signs of wear and minor imperfections in the teak varnish). Bears the manufacturer’s label with the ‘FD’ monogram and the signature ‘Ch. France’, numbered 6103511, the circular hallmark ‘fd – made in denmark’, and a letter engraved into the wood. Model designed in 1956 H 79 cm – W 66.5 cm – D 79.5 cm - History: The model appeared in the 1956–1957 France & Daverkosen catalogue. The company, founded in 1936 in Hillerød by Charles W. France and Eric Daverkosen, took the name France & Søn in 1957 following the arrival of James France, whilst retaining the ‘FD’ prefix in its product references; it was acquired in 1964 by Poul Cadovius and became CADO. The tag bearing Charles France’s signature dates this piece to after 1957.

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About the sale TAKE A SEAT! A selection from the Werner Löffler collection

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Auction time 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM

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177 - HVIDT Peter (1916–1986), MØLGAARD-NIELSEN Orla (1907–1993) &… See original version (French)

177 - HVIDT Peter (1916–1986), MØLGAARD-NIELSEN Orla (1907–1993) &…
See original version (French)