$1,020Sale Price / item|26% Off
Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century modern Scandinavian teak armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table By Grete Jalk For Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern teak side table was designed by the Danish furniture designer Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik circa 1960s.
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish modern small coffee table with round tapered legs and frame in solid teak.
Teak
Pr. Mid Century Danish Modern Side Tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century, Danish Modern side, or end tables, designed by Grete Jalk, for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's.
Teak
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Teak coffee table, two levels, by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik 196
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder underneath and a large, very elegant top with its slightly curved edges and discreet brass inlays. Furniture listed on the Desi...
Brass
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful mid-century modern, rosewood Danish coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's.
Rosewood
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Side Tables Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of mid-century modern, teak Danish side tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, circa 1960’s.
Teak
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Modern Teak Side Table Designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, c1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern teak side table by the renowned Danish designer Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, dating back to the 1960s.
Teak
60s 70s Oak Dining Table Danish Grete Jalk for Glostrup Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s oak dining table Danish Grete Jalk for Glostrup Design Object: dining table / dining table Manufacturer: Glostrup Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensi...
Oak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table Manufactured by Glostrup, 1960s, Made in Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 1960s coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup. Solid frame in teak and a table top in teak veneer with solid wood edge. Made in Denmark. Quality Features: - Accomplished ...
Teak
Danish Teak Expanding Dinner Table - Design by G. Jalk - Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 120 / 170 / 220 x 85 x 73,5 cm (Length x Depth x Height) Elegant dining table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup in Denmark. This table is made out of teak wood and come...
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Grete Jalk Manufacturer: Glostrup Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 63″ wide x 23″ deep x 17.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original co...
Teak
Greta Jalk for Glostrup Teak Side and Coffee Table Set with Curved Edges
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Grete Jalk in the 1960s, these tables were made by Glostrup in Denmark. Each table features Danish teak wood with carved edges that add a ton of character. On the coffee ...
Teak
Pair of Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Side Tables
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of handsome Danish teak side tables by celebrated designer, Grete Jalk. The end tables feature slatted racks beneath the main table top. The Mid-Century Modern era end tables we...
Teak
Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
In 1954, Jalk opened her own design studio and began working with major Danish furniture manufacturers like Fritz Hansen and Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
Fabric, Teak
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak lounge chair in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk who also designed for Glostrup.
Leather, Teak
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk, who also designed for Glostru...
Leather, Teak
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this super rare Ole Wanscher Danish teak surfboard coffee table. Designed by Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. You may have seen the simil...
Teak
Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Ottawa, ON
Armchair designed by Grete Jalk and made in Denmark by Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
Teak
Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Möbelfabrik
By Grete Jalk
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Rosewood coffee table by Danish designer Grete Jalk for Glostrup furniture (Möbelfabrik), circa 1960.
Jacaranda
Grete Jalk Pair of Easy Chairs
By Grete Jalk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Möbelfabrik in the 1960s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 63.39 in D 23.63 in
Grete Jalk Danish Design Long Teak Table Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Iconic Scandinavian coffee table in beautiful teak. The large coffee table has a shelf for magazines and fits perfectly with larger sofas. The candleholders and the vase are n...
Teak
Rosewood Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Klintehamn, SE
- Rosewood coffee table by Danish designer Grete Jalk - Produced by Glostrup furniture (Möbelfabrik) circa 1960 - Raised band and signed on foil label with Danish Control mark.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 16.93 in W 63.39 in D 23.63 in
Danish Midcentury Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Glasgow, GB
This teak coffee table was designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup Mobelfabrik in Denmark, probably in the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 63.39 in D 23.63 in
Tall Danish Midcentury Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Glasgow, GB
This teak coffee table was designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup Mobelfabrik in Denmark, probably in the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Danish Sofa Table Brazilian Rosewood by Grete Jalk for Glostrup 1960
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Basel, CH
This elegant sofa lounge table was designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup and is made in Denmark. The Brazilian rosewood features a remarkable wood grain and lacquered finish. Very soli...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 63.78 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Danish Extra Long Palisander Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, CH
Extra long coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup in the 1960s, made in Denmark. The palisander wood features a strong wood grain with a varnished finish. Comes in a very g...
Rosewood
Grete Jalk Extendable Teak Dining Table
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Panningen, NL
Mid-Century Modern Danish design extendable teak dining table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup during the 1960s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 19 in W 27.5 in D 19.75 in
Gorgeous Midcentury Rosewood End Table Designed by Grete Jalk
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Stunning 1960's Rosewood Occasional/End table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup - Made in Denmark - amazing grain pattern throughout. Maker's label still intact -you can also see G...
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 63.25 in D 23.75 in
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table Designed by Grete Jalk
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Gorgeous rosewood two-tier coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup - made in Denmark - incredible grain pattern, lovely condition - check out our storefront for the matching...
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in New London, CT
Pair of solid teak lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen model 56. Crafted of solid teak frames with sculpted arms with black Naugahyde cushions. The chairs are in cle...
Naugahyde, Teak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 24.41 in
Early Leather 218 Chair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Warsaw, PL
This 218 model chair was designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured in Denmark by Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1950s.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 13 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Scandinavian vintage coffee table in teak designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
Brass
Model 218 Sofa by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful sofa designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik and made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 18.9 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Danish rosewood side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish modern side table or small coffee table with round tapered legs.
Rosewood
Model 218 easy chair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful easy chair, model 218, designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Teak, Fabric
Sold
H 19 in W 27.25 in D 19.75 in
Danish Modern Rosewood End Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Danish rosewood side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish modern side table or small coffee table with round tapered legs.
Rosewood
1960 Teak Side Tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Grete Jalk
Located in Surrey, BC
Pair of 1960s side tables designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Cylindrical tapered legs contrast nicely against the rectangular stretchers underneath the raise...
Teak
Sold
H 18.9 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish modern small coffee table with round tapered legs and frame in solid teak.
Teak
Sold
H 18.75 in W 27.38 in D 27.38 in
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik Square Danish Teak Side Table
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Square Danish teak side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. This table is at once simple and exquisite.
Teak
Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Grete Jalk armchair for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. The gorgeous sculpted armrests are the highlight of the design and are reminiscent of designs by Finn Juhl.
Teak
Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in The Hague, NL
Grete Jalk armchair for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. The gorgeous sculpted armrests are the highlight of the design and are reminiscent of designs by Finn Juhl.
Teak
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak Lounge Chair
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish modern Mid-Century teak easy chair manufactured by Glostrup Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s. The removable cushions have been recovered in Steelcut Trio Kvadrat fabric....
Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Set of Two Armchairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two Grete Jalk armchairs for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. The gorgeous sculpted armrests are the highlight of the design and are reminiscent of designs by Finn Juhl.
Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 51.19 in
Danish Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, 1960
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder section below and a large, very elegant top with its slightly curved edges and discreet brass inlays. Furniture listed on the D...
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 27.56 in
Three-Seat Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern design three-seat sofa designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured for Glostrup Møbelfabrik in 1960s period, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
What would the reputation of mid-century Danish furniture be without legendary female designer Grete Jalk? A pioneer of Scandinavian modernism, Jalk sought to craft furniture that was both cost-efficient and high in quality, each piece made for the evolving interiors and design sensibilities of the day. She continues to be celebrated for her sleek and minimal armchairs, lounge chairs, coffee tables and more.
Jalk was born in 1920 in Copenhagen. She studied at the Drawing and Applied Art School for Women before enrolling at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where famed designer Kaare Klint was among her instructors. Jalk completed her studies in 1946 and began a cabinetmaker apprenticeship. That same year, she won an award at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild competition. Jalk also participated in the 1951 Milan Triennial exhibition, where her designs earned more acclaim and attention.
In 1954, Jalk opened her own design studio and began working with major Danish furniture manufacturers like Fritz Hansen and Glostrup Møbelfabrik. She found inspiration in plywood experiments carried out by Alvar Aalto and Ray and Charles Eames, and she quickly became known for her pared-back, expressive designs, which touted fluid forms and were made of alluring woods such as teak and rosewood.
Jalk’s best-known work is the 1963 GJ chair, a collaboration with cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen that won first place in the Daily Mail International Furniture Competition. Made of two pieces of molded teak plywood, the sculptural GJ lounge chair is part of the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
While creating her iconic furniture designs, Jalk wore many other hats. She taught at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and served as an editor of the Danish design magazine Mobilia from 1956–62 and 1968–74. In 1974, Jalk curated a traveling design exhibition for the Danish Foreign Ministry and was named a member of the Danish Design Council in 1981. She was also the editor of 40 Years of Danish Furniture Design: The Copenhagen Cabinet-makers' Guild Exhibitions 1927–1966, published in 1987.
Jalk passed away in 2006 at the age of 86. In 2008, Danish furniture manufacturer Lange Production was granted exclusive rights to reproduce the GJ chair, a design as fresh and original today as ever.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Grete Jalk seating, tables and storage pieces.