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Model 118 Chair By Grete Jalk

Model 118 Chair by Grete Jalk for France and Sons with Ottoman, Denmark, 1960s
Model 118 Chair by Grete Jalk for France and Sons with Ottoman, Denmark, 1960s

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM
Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1950s, MCM

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Armchair Model 118 Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For France & Son From 1960s
Armchair Model 118 Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For France & Son From 1960s

Armchair Model 118 Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For France & Son From 1960s

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Restored 1960s Grete Jalk FD 118 Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair by France & Son
Restored 1960s Grete Jalk FD 118 Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair by France & Son

Restored 1960s Grete Jalk FD 118 Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair by France & Son

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

A newly restored Model FD 118 lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son, made in Denmark in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Danish Grete Jalk Teak & Leather Lounge Chair
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Teak & Leather Lounge Chair

1960s Danish Grete Jalk Teak & Leather Lounge Chair

By Grete Jalk

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Model 128 solid teak lounge chair produced by France & Son, Denmark. Original sprung cushion units covered in new black leather. This is the updated and later iteration of the model...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Model 118 armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn in teak and black leather
Model 118 armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn in teak and black leather

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
1950s Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Recent Sales

Set of Two Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk
Set of Two Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk

Set of Two Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in

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).

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Grete Jalk Model 118 Rosewood Lounge Chair Danish 1960s
Grete Jalk Model 118 Rosewood Lounge Chair Danish 1960s

Grete Jalk Model 118 Rosewood Lounge Chair Danish 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 31 in D 28.5 in

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. The original sprung cushio...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Grete Jalk Chair Model 118 Produced by France and Son
Grete Jalk Chair Model 118 Produced by France and Son

Grete Jalk Chair Model 118 Produced by France and Son

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lounge Chair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son, 1960s
Lounge Chair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son, 1960s

Lounge Chair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Grete Jalk Danish Modern Teak Easy Arm Chair Model 118
Grete Jalk Danish Modern Teak Easy Arm Chair Model 118

Grete Jalk Danish Modern Teak Easy Arm Chair Model 118

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Grete Jalk Sofa Model 118 Produced by France and Son
Grete Jalk Sofa Model 118 Produced by France and Son

Grete Jalk Sofa Model 118 Produced by France and Son

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 29.14 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Danish Easy Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960
Midcentury Danish Easy Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960

Midcentury Danish Easy Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960

By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Basel, CH

The Model 118 is characterized by its strong geometric form and simple design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Danish Easy Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen 1960
Mid-Century Danish Easy Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen 1960

Mid-Century Danish Easy Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen 1960

By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Basel, CH

The Model 118 is characterized by its strong geometric form and simple design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Model 118 Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
Model 118 Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark

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...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Grete Jalk Easy Chairs Model 118 Produced by France & Son in Denmark
Grete Jalk Easy Chairs Model 118 Produced by France & Son in Denmark

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chairs For France & Son
Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Lounge Chairs For France & Son

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
Midcentury Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
Mid Century Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Two 1950s Danish "118" Lounge Chairs in Teak by Grete Jalk
Two 1950s Danish "118" Lounge Chairs in Teak by Grete Jalk

Two 1950s Danish "118" Lounge Chairs in Teak by Grete Jalk

By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of "model 118" lounge chairs in teak by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Teak Easy Chair Model 118 Grete Jalk for France & Son Verner Panton
1960s Danish Teak Easy Chair Model 118 Grete Jalk for France & Son Verner Panton

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark

Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Grete Jalk Lounge chair model 118 in Teak. Manufactured by France & Son in Denmark, probably in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak

1960 Pair of Armchairs Model #118 by Grete Jalk Rio Rosewood
1960 Pair of Armchairs Model #118 by Grete Jalk Rio 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak Model 118 by Grete Jalk
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak Model 118 by Grete Jalk

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Grete Jalk Armchairs Made by France and Son  1960 Denmark
Grete Jalk Armchairs Made by France and Son  1960 Denmark

Grete Jalk Armchairs Made by France and Son 1960 Denmark

By Grete Jalk

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage set of armchairs Grete Jalk made by France and Son,1960 Denmark. Beautiful vintage teak wooden model 118 armchairs. The armchair was designed by the Danish designer Gre...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Teak Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Armchairs by France and Daverkosen, 1950s, Pair
Teak Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Armchairs by France and Daverkosen, 1950s, Pair

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful sculpted oak frames with ample room make these a super comfortable lounge chair . Model # 118 by France & Sons c1960. Cushions are serviceable, no problems but could use an...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

1950s Danish Teak FD-118 Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
1950s Danish Teak FD-118 Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen

1950s Danish Teak FD-118 Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen

By Grete Jalk

Located in Victoria, BC

Step into mid-century sophistication with this exquisite pair of 1950s model FD-118 armchairs by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Lounge Chair in Teak and Kvadrat by Grete Jalk
1950s Danish Lounge Chair in Teak and Kvadrat by Grete Jalk

1950s Danish Lounge Chair in Teak and Kvadrat by Grete Jalk

By Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A 1950s model FD-118 lounge chair in teak and Kvadrat fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Armchair In Teak and black leather, Model 118 Designed By Grete Jalk From 1960s
Armchair In Teak and black leather, Model 118 Designed By Grete Jalk From 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish 1950s Sofa and Lounge Chair Set in Jade Kvadrat by Grete Jalk
Danish 1950s Sofa and Lounge Chair Set in Jade Kvadrat by Grete Jalk

Danish 1950s Sofa and Lounge Chair Set in Jade Kvadrat by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A 1950s model FD-118 two-seat sofa and lounge chair in teak and Kvadrat fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s Danish Sofa Loveseat by Grete Jalk in Teak and Kvadrat
1950s Danish Sofa Loveseat by Grete Jalk in Teak and Kvadrat

1950s Danish Sofa Loveseat by Grete Jalk in Teak and Kvadrat

By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A 1950s model FD-118 sofa in teak and Kvadrat fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
1960s Danish Grete Jalk Model 118 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 armchairs in Teak for France & Daverkosen, 1950s
Pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 armchairs in Teak for France & Daverkosen, 1950s

Pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 armchairs in Teak for France & Daverkosen, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

Located in Hellouw, NL

These two comfortable chairs are the first of the model 118 series designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured in 1955.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk
Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 118 by Grete Jalk

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).

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Armchair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
Danish Armchair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen

Danish Armchair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk, Model FD-118, 1950s
Pair of Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk, Model FD-118, 1950s

Pair of Easy Chairs by Grete Jalk, Model FD-118, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Purple Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair for France and Son
Purple Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair for France and Son

Purple Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair for France and Son

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Here is the France and Son Model 118 in teak by designer Grete Jalk. This 1950s/60s Danish lounge chair is refinished and has brand new upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Grete Jalk, Model 118 for France & Son, 1960s
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Grete Jalk, Model 118 for France & Son, 1960s

Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Grete Jalk, Model 118 for France & Son, 1960s

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk, Cado

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk
Pair Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

Pair Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

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H 31 in W 28.5 in D 28 in

Pair Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

Located in Vancouver, BC

Two model 118 teak lounge chairs by Grete Jalk and produced by France & Daverkosen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk

Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk

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H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in

Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk

Located in Vancouver, BC

Great, teak Danish arm or lounge chair by renowned designer, Grete Jalk. Designed in the early 1950′s this is the model 118 and is constructed using beautiful teak by master bu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Vintage Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk
Vintage Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

Vintage Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk

Located in Vancouver, BC

A pair of beautiful Model 118 armchairs designed by Grete Jalk in the 1950s for esteemed manufacturer France & Son.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Set of 10 Teak and Nigerian Goatskin “Red Chairs” by Kaare Klint
Early Set of 10 Teak and Nigerian Goatskin “Red Chairs” by Kaare Klint

Early Set of 10 Teak and Nigerian Goatskin “Red Chairs” by Kaare Klint

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in New York, NY

Literature Rigmor Andersen, "Kaare Klint Møbler", Denmark, 1979, pp. 36-39, illustrated. Grete Jalk, ed., "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design: The Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Leather, Teak

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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 ...

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Vintage 'Fortino' High Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
Vintage 'Fortino' High Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese

Vintage 'Fortino' High Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

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...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Model 596 Chair, Lawrence Peabody & Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's
Model 596 Chair, Lawrence Peabody & Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's

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 ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s

Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s

$2,857 / item

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in

Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s

By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare model. Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak frame and newly upholstered cushions in Hallingdal wool fabric from Kvadrat. Set o...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Model 59 Chair, Lawrence Peabody and Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's
Model 59 Chair, Lawrence Peabody and Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1950's

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 ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD145 Lounge Chair for France&Daversen
1950s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD145 Lounge Chair for France&Daversen

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...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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1960s High-Back Lounge Chair by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark
1960s High-Back Lounge Chair by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Model 166 Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Model 166 Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher

Model 166 Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher

$3,720

H 30.75 in W 27 in D 28 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s
Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s

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...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern USA-143 Walnut Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern USA-143 Walnut Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950s

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...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Longue Chair By Grete Jalk for france and Son 1950s
Longue Chair By Grete Jalk for france and Son 1950s

Longue Chair By Grete Jalk for france and Son 1950s

$3,790

H 31.11 in W 30.71 in D 31.11 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s

Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

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...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s

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...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

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Grete Jalk for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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.

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