$1,800
H 25.5 in W 27.75 in D 17.5 in
1970s Grete Jalk Teak Wood Bar / Serving Cart with Expanding Top
By Grete Jalk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a bar cart designed by Grete Jalk. This particular example was produced in Denmark and
Teak
$1,281
H 23.15 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart, by Greta Jalk, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid century Danish teak drinks trolley / bar cart, by Greta Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik
Teak
$1,895
H 25.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.13 in
Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern serving expandable bar cart by Grete Jalk for Paul Jeppesen
Rosewood
$1,090
H 25.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in
Mid Century Rosewood Flip-Top Tea Trolley by Grete Jalk, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Grete Jalk mid century Rosewood flip top table with removable serving tray. Swivel top allow
Rosewood
Grete Jalk Danish Teak Serving Trolley
By Grete Jalk
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century teak wood serving trolley / tea cart with a rectangular form and two tiers
Wood, Teak
Grete Jalk Rosewood Folding Serving Trolley
By Grete Jalk
Located in Liege, BE
In mint condition, a gorgeous expandable serving trolley by the famous Danish designer Grete Jalk
Rosewood
Rosewood Folding Top Bar Cart by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
THis is a wonderful folding top bar cart designed by Grete Jalk. The table was originally sold at
Rosewood
Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart
By Grete Jalk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk mid century Danish teak bar cart When folded, the bar cart measures: 27.5 wide x 17.25
Brass
Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Trolley by Grete Jalk, circa 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Bar cart designed in the 1960s by Grete Jalk, a pioneer of Scandinavian modernism known for
Rosewood
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H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Grete Jalk For Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Cart
By Grete Jalk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik midcentury Danish Rosewood bar cart trolley with a fold
Rosewood
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H 24.5 in W 27.5 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Expandable Teak Bar Cart by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark bar cart or serving cart. The top slides to one side, turns
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Serving Cart or Bar Trolley, Expandable Top
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Kansas City, MO
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark bar cart or serving cart. The top slides to one side, turns
Steel
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Teak Expandable Serving Cart, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice and unique expandable bar cart by Grete Talk for Paul Jeppesen. This cart has
Teak
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H 24.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Teak Expandable Serving Cart, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen tea cart or serving bar cart, made in Denmark 1950s
Teak
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H 25.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Danish Modern Expandable Teak Bar Cart by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, expandable teak bar cart or server. The top slides to one side, turns
Teak
Midcentury Bar Cart in Rosewood Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley in rosewood and Formica, designed by Maa. Grethe Jalk and made by P. Jeppesen. Great
Teak
Danish Modern Serving / Bar Cart designed by Grete Jalk
Located in Dallas, TX
Danish modern teakwood flip top serving cart designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Poul
Brass
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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Danish Midcentury Teak Serving Trolley by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, c. 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Surrey, GB
A Danish midcentury teak serving trolley by Gret Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik circa 1960s
Teak
Danish Modern Rolling Teak Extension Serving Table Cart
By Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multipurpose, Danish modern, rolling, teak side table or serving bar cart features an expanding top
Teak
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mahogany Flip Top Bar Cart
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Norwalk, CT
provided in listing are for non-expanded top. This cart, designed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, is in
Rosewood
Danish Teak Swivel Expanding Top Bar Cart by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Asheville, NC
Hard to find mid century modern danish teak bar cart by Grete Jalk for PJ with swivel expandable
Teak
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H 25.75 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Cocktail Bar Cart by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern cocktail cart in rosewood designed by Grete Jalk and
Rosewood
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H 25.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Convertible Bar Cart, in the Style of Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Sacramento, CA
. In the style of Grete Jalk; stamped "Made in Denmark."
Teak
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H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Grete Jalk Teak Serving Cart or Bar Trolley, for Poul Jeppesen, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
Grete Jalk serving cart or bar trolley, for Poul Jeppesen, 1960s. The trolley is made from teak
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Cart by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens, Denmark 1960's
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Scandinavian server by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Danish manufacture dating from the 1960's
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Convertible Bar Cart, circa 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Sacramento, CA
. In the style of Grete Jalk; stamped "Made in Denmark."
Teak
Grete Jalk Design Flip Top Serving Cart for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in Papaikou, HI
A very nice teak serving cart with a top that opens up to twice it's original size. Excellent
Teak
Mid Century Rosewood Flip-Top Tea Troley/Bar Cart Server
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-century rosewood flip-top tea troley/bar cart server designed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens
Rosewood
Midcentury Rosewood Flip-Top Tea Trolley by Grete Jalk, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen tea cart or serving bar cart, made in Denmark
Rosewood
Midcentury Rosewood Flip-Top Tea Trolley by Grete Jalk, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen tea cart or serving bar cart, made in Denmark
Rosewood
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H 25.4 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Grete Jalk Danish Teak Expandable Drinks Trolley, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Danish Teak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart, by Greta Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik
Teak
Clever Expanding Teak Cart by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen and Tray
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super clever Danish modern quality teak cart was designed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen and
Brass
English Antiqued Serving Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered serving table, the galleried top and undertaker with a glass overlay, on spiral turned legs joined by an under tier fitted with two drawers, on ...
Wood
$1,440
H 32.5 in W 39.25 in D 19 in
1960s Vintage American of Martinsville Expandable Rolling Bar Cart
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut expandable rolling bar cart or server, Manufactured by American of Martinsville, designed by Merton L. Gershun. Expanding black laminate sliding top...
Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Danish bar cart with plastic covered brass decorations. Top tray has sun related discoloration which appears to be a charming addition to a Classic Mid-Century design.
Wood
Mid-Century Elm Bar Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century elm bar cart from England with wonderfully grained shelves and sleek lines. Original casters.
Elm
John Widdicomb Bar Cart / Server with Expanding Top
By John Widdicomb
Located in Highland, IN
This striking John Widdicomb bar cart or serving cart has several great features: a terrific graphic quality with a dynamic composition of clear and opaque shapes, a top that expands...
Walnut
Scandinavian Bar Cart in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a good fit in a modern home. It consists of a solid teak top board, resting on an oak frame. Condition: The table top has...
Oak, Teak
A rare mid century modern teak 2 tier bar or serving cart, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
A rare mid century modern 2 tier bar or serving cart, influenced by the clean, functional lines of Hans Jørgen Wegner and possibly manufactured by Remploy, though unmarked. Circa 196...
Teak
Mid Century Teak Bar Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century teak bar cart Two tier cart In teak with brass trim. Castors. Section for bottles or glassware on bottom shelf. Measures: 25.25 Width x 16.25 Depth x 28 Height.
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.
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