Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) A sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Known as Model 118, this elegan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) A sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Known as Model 118, this elegan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) A sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Known as Model 118, this elegan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) A sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Known as Model 118, this elegan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) A sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Known as Model 118, this elegan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) A sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Known as Model 118, this elegan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1950s Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage armchair by Grete Jalk, model 118 for France & Daverkosen.This elegant armchair comes from the first production series dating back to 1955.
Fabric, Teak
1950s Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage armchair by Grete Jalk, model 118 for France & Daverkosen.This elegant armchair comes from the first production series dating back to 1955.
Fabric, Teak
Model 118 Chair by Grete Jalk for France and Sons with Ottoman, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Deland, FL
Easy chair model 118 with ottoman by Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960's paired with a complementary ottoman both in teak and featuring new tweed upholstery in ...
Teak
2 Seater Sofa Model 118 Made With a Teak Frame By Grete Jalk From 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
This 2-seater sofa from around the 1960s is a rare beauty designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark. It is made of beautiful teak wood and has newly upholste...
Teak
Model 118 armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn in teak and black leather
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 118 armchair designed by Danish furniture architect Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Søn during the 1960s.
Leather, Teak
$1,736Sale Price|34% Off
Armchair Model 118 Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For France & Son From 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Enjoy a sophisticated resting experience with this recliner, model 118, designed by the talented Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Rosewood Lounge Chair Danish 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
We have three of these beautiful armchairs, Model 118, in Brazilian Rosewood, designed by Grete Jalk and produced by France and Son in Denmark, circa 1960.
Rosewood
Set of Two Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Two easy chairs in teak, model 118. Designed in 1962 by Grete Jalk (born in Denmark 1920).
Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Model 118 Produced by France and Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Grete Jalk sofa model 118 produced by France and Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Chair Model 118 Produced by France and Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Grete Jalk chair model 118 produced by France and Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Danish Modern Teak Easy Arm Chair Model 118
By Grete Jalk
Located in Fairfield, ME
The classic arm chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 for France and Sons.
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 30.52 in D 30.71 in
Lounge Chair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This lounge chair, model 118, designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son in the 1960s, stands as a timeless example of Scandinavian design at its finest.
Textile, Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chairs For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful pair of solid teak lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. These are early production chaisr and the most desirable in our opinio...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful solid teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. This is an early production chair and the most desirable in our opinion. This ...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful solid teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. This is an early production chair and the most desirable in our opinion. This ...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish design classic. Beautiful solid teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. This is an early production chair and the most desirabl...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish design classic. Beautiful solid teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. This is an early production chair and the most desirabl...
Teak
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H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Teak Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Armchairs by France and Daverkosen, 1950s, Pair
By Grete Jalk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful set of vintage teak wooden model 118 lounge chairs. The armchairs are designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced by France and Daverkosen.
Wool, Linen, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish design classic. Beautiful solid teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. This is an early production chair and the most desirabl...
Teak
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H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Grete Jalk Model- 118 Three-Seat Teak Sofa for France & Son, Denmark, 1963
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in The Hague, NL
Model No: 118. Sculpted frame, back and armrests are made from solid teak wood.
Wool, Teak
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H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
1960s Danish Teak Easy Chair Model 118 Grete Jalk for France & Son Verner Panton
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Incredibly stylish midcentury easy chair designed by Grete Jalk (Model 118), manufactured by France & Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
1960 Bench Model #118 Rio Rosewood by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Marseille, FR
Bench model 118 in Brazilian rosewood by Grete Jalk for France & Sons, 1960s.
Rosewood
1960 Pair of Armchairs Model #118 by Grete Jalk Rio Rosewood
By Grete Jalk
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of Rio rosewood model 118 armchairs by Grete Jalk for France & Sons, 1960.
Rosewood
Model 118 Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modern pair of lounge chairs, model 118 easy chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark, solid teak wood frames, retains original spring coil seat and back cushion...
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Easy Chairs Model 118 Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 118 designed by Grete Jalk. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Seating Group Model 118 Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Grete Jalk seating group model 118 in teak and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat fabric.
Teak
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H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak Model 118 by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs in teak model 118 by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under number RP03605.
Teak
Original Teak Armchair Design by Greta Jalk Model 118, Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oirlo, LI
Original teak armchair design by Greta Jalk Model 118, Denmark. Beautiful vintage teak wooden model 118 armchair.
Fabric, Teak
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H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Armchair In Teak and black leather, Model 118 Designed By Grete Jalk From 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Enjoy a sophisticated resting experience with this recliner, model 118, designed by the talented Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s.
Leather, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Grete Jalk Lounge chair model 118 in Teak. Manufactured by France & Son in Denmark, probably in the 1950s.
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Grete Jalk Lounge Chair France & Son Teak Kvadrat Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Grete Jalk lounge chair, model 118 designed for France & Son in the 1950s and produced in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Wool, Teak
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H 32.29 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 armchairs in Teak for France & Daverkosen, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 armchairs in teak and fabric for France & Daverkosen from 1955.
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chairs in Shearling, Pair
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love these Model 118 teak lounge chairs. For the cushions, our designers chose a neutral taupe shearling.
Sheepskin, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish design classic. Beautiful solid teak lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in the mid 50’s for France & Son, Denmark. This is an early production chair and the most desi...
Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Model 118 by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 118 in teak and original green fabric designed by Grete Jalk.
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Two Seater Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Vintage Mid-Century Danish Teak Two Seater Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Model 118/2. Excellent vintage condition with minor wear.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk Model 118/3 for France & Son, Danish Modern, 1959
By Grete Jalk
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant 3-seater sofa designed by Grete Jalk in 1958 for the legendary manufacturer France & Daverkosen. Great organic cunstruction in beautiful deep colored teakwood & oak combi...
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H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 28.35 in
Grete Jalk Model 118 Three-Seat Teak Sofa for France & Son, Denmark, 1963
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design three-seat teak sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son Denmark, 1963. Model No: 118-3.
Teak
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H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Grete Jalk, Model 118 for France & Son, 1960s
By Cado, Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Very comfortable pair of astonishing rosewood lounge chairs by designer Grete Jalk, from the 1960s. One is stamped by Cado (previously known as France & Son) and another one is stamp...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 75.6 in D 27.56 in
Sofa by Grete Jalk, Model 118, Teak, Danish Modern, Cado Denmark, 1950's - 1960's
By Grete Jalk
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic teak sofa designed by Grete Jalk for Cado. This sofa is one of the most popular designs to be manufactured in Denmark. The design features a simple yet very strong extern...
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H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
'Model 118' by Grete Jalk, Two-Seat Teak Sofa for France & Son, Denmark, 1963
Located in Brussels , BE
Grete Jalk model 118 two-seat teak sofa for France & Son, Denmark, 1963.
Teak
Model 118/3 in Teak by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model: 118/3. Original cushions with green fabric with creme color stripes.
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of early easy chairs in teak, model 118. Designed in 1962 by Grete Jalk (born in Denmark 1920).
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Model 118 by France & Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Perpignan, FR
Made from teak, this sofa was designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in Denmark during the 1960s. This sofa is in great condition. Brand new cushions.
Teak
Danish Armchair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
Armchair by Danish designer, Grete Jalk, featuring her trademark modernist simplicity. The teak frame, with its elegantly curved backrests and finely crafted armrests, attests to the...
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk, Model FD-118, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A pair of arm chairs, 1950s model FD-118 in teak and wool fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen, marked FD.
Wool, Teak
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H 32.29 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Grete Jalk for France and Sons Lounge Chair Model 118, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grete Jalk for France and Sons lounge chair model 118, Denmark, 1960s.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son, Model 118, Denmark, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son, model 118, Denmark, 1950s In good condition with new light green upholstery.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Lounge Sofa in Teak, Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son, 1960's
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
So beautiful and useful. This lounge sofa model 118 designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son in Denmark c1960, made of solid teak and has the original black leather cushions. 3 seater...
Leather, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 74.02 in D 31.89 in
Danish 3 Seater Sofa & Matching Armchair Model 118 Grete Jalk For France & Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Danish Teak 3 Seater Sofa and Matching Armchair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son and France & Daverkosen Made in Denmark, in the 1950, this three se...
Other
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 27.56 in
Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, GB
The model number is 118-4 and was manufactured by France & Sons or France & Daverkosen depending on the year it was made, and designed by Grete Jalk.
Other
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H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Danish 3 Seater Black Leather Sofa Model 118-3 By Grete Jalk For France & Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, GB
The model number is 118-3 and was manufactured by France & Sons or France & Daverkosen depending on the year it was made, and designed by Grete Jalk.
Leather, Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Sofa / Loveseat
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern teak two-seater sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen. The model "118/2".
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Sofa / Loveseat
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern teak two-seater sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen. The model "118/2".
Teak
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H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son, Model 118, Denmark, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son, model 118, Denmark, 1950s In good condition with new light green upholstery.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son Model 118/3
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Danish modern sofa, 1960s by Grete Jalk, beautiful sofa, good vintage condition of the wooden base, many beautiful teak color shades, reupholstered and also covered with ne...
Fabric, Teak
$1,375Sale Price|50% Off
H 37 in W 30 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs made from oak. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sl...
Wool, Oak
$4,000
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling, 1950s
By Dokka Mobler, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler, Norway, c.1950s. The lounge chair has the original green tweed fabric and features a sculpted teak frame. Dimensions ...
Upholstery, Teak
$2,200
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 38 in
Vintage 'Fortino' High Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Fortino’ high back armchair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. This Swedish design features a connected bentwood beech wood frame. The frame is the most impressive f...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Bentwood
$3,895
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Model 596 Chair, Lawrence Peabody & Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare Model 596 Lounge Chair in solid Beech originally designed by the renowned Lawrence Peabody for Selig. This iconic armchair has recently been fully restored ...
Beech
$3,895
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Model 59 Chair, Lawrence Peabody and Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Selig
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare Model 596 Lounge Chair in solid Beech originally designed by the renowned Lawrence Peabody for Selig. This iconic armchair has recently been fully restored ...
Beech
$2,450
H 37.2 in W 25.4 in D 29.9 in
1950s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD145 Lounge Chair for France&Daversen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen during the 1950s and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, the Model FD 145 combines a high spindle back, sculpted armrests, a...
Oak, Teak
$2,400
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid century Danish Modern lounge chair, by Arne Vodder, for France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The chair is in very good, origina...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s High-Back Lounge Chair by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Dan Johnson for Selig c.1960s, Denmark. The lounge chair features a sculpted wood frame with curved armrests. The seat cushion and back have been newly upholstered, w...
Brass
Model 166 Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Wanscher Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 27″ wide x 28" deep 30.75″ tall, Seat: 16.5" tall Condition: In good origi...
Teak
$1,660
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Rødekro, DK
A rare and distinguished example of mid-century Danish design, this FD 109 armchair was crafted in the workshop of Ole Wanscher — one of Denmark's most celebrated furniture designers...
Wool, Beech
$2,850
H 29.75 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern USA-143 Walnut Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Swedish modern craftsmanship is beautifully expressed in this model USA-143 lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX during the 1950s. Blending the warmth of Scandinavian desig...
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Longue Chair By Grete Jalk for france and Son 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Čelinac, BA
Grete Jalk Longue Chair Denmark for France and Son 1950
Fabric, Teak
$2,685
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$2,685
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This beautiful lounge chair was designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son in the 1950s in Denmark. The elegant shape and the f...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$2,895
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark circa 1950’s. This stunning Model FD-146 features a walnut-stained beechwood f...
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Walnut
Grete Jalk for France & Son Danish Teak Lounge Chair 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and iconic Danish lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Crafted in solid teak with the original makers badge still intact, this piece showcases the sculpt...
Fabric, 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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.