Mid-century Teak Coffee Table by France & Søn

A solid teak, coffee table with cane shelf by France & Søn, offered by Snowdrift Antiques.
 
During the 1950s and 1960s, Denmark became the birthplace of mid-century furniture design, pioneering an aesthetic that balanced industrial innovation with organic, human-centric form. At the heart of this revolution was France & Søn (originally founded as France & Daverkosen), a manufacturer that redefined mid-century luxury by proving high-end architectural design could be masterfully produced for a global audience.
 
This coffee table is from the Minerva line of France & Søn, designed by architectural masters Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. It is model FD/516.  It is made of solid Burmese teak, revered for its rich, honeyed golden hues, tight grain patterns, and structural durability. This mid-century design captures the Danish movement away from heavy, blocky post-war aesthetics toward a language of pure visual lightness. The edges are softly rolled and beveled to soften the presence of the dense hardwood. Suspended just below the main surface by custom-cast solid brass supports, sits a floating magazine rack of hand-woven with natural rattan cane. The open cane shelf gives a light airiness to the piece despite its solid teak surface. The solid legs start thick and robust and taper to almost a point, providing the visual lightness that is the signature of the Minerva line.
 
Underneath, this table features the highly coveted, authentic original early-1960s circular metallic France & Søn identifier badge, complete with the stamped signature of Charles France and unique tracking serial number 6005667. This pristine manufacturer's mark guarantees its heritage as a genuine, mid-century Danish export production. This badge tells us the piece was produced in the early 1960s.
 
It is in excellent vintage condition.  It has been well cared for by a single owner and has an excellent patina without the fading and spots that can sometimes be seen on teak that was exposed to the sun. It has been oiled lightly to relieve it from the Colorado dryness and to let the teak grain shine.
 
This beauty measures a spacious 60 inches long by 21 deep and stands 20 inches tall.
 
We also have a coordinating France & Søn Minerva tiered end table (FD/519) and sofa (FD/417) in the shop. 
 
It can be admired and purchased at ..
 
The Antique Exchange
1500 South Broadway
Denver, CO
 
Questions about or to purchase, contact me at... snowdriftantiques@gmail.com
 
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