Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
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.
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Textile, Wood, Oak
19th Century Empire Antique Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Linen, Rope, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Steel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Foam
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind Living Room Sets
Leather, Teak