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Grete Jalk Seating

Danish, 1920-2006

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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Creator: Grete Jalk
Grete Jalk for France & Son Danish Teak Lounge Chair 1960s
Grete Jalk for France & Son Danish Teak Lounge Chair 1960s

Grete Jalk for France & Son Danish Teak Lounge Chair 1960s

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk
Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk

Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in New York, NY

Very rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs by Grete Jalk to include 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs. All chairs are in very good original condition, fabric shows some cosmetic wear, sta...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa

Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa

By Grete Jalk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 71.75 wide x 26.5 deep x 27.25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22 inches Good Vintage Condition ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa

Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 21.75 inches Grea...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn
Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn

Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery
1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery

1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery

By Grete Jalk, Johannes Hansen

Located in London, GB

Four Available: 1960s Grete Jalke Freestanding Sofas With Stained Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery and made by Johannes Hansen. Require reupholstery. Wool with stains, wear and defe...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Grete Jalk Teak & Tweed Lounge Chair for France & Søn
Grete Jalk Teak & Tweed Lounge Chair for France & Søn

Grete Jalk Teak & Tweed Lounge Chair for France & Søn

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Rare 1960's teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark
Rare 1960's teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark

Rare 1960's teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Bern, CH

Rare 1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery. Designer: Grete Jalk Producer: France & Søn...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Teak

Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son
Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son

Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son

By Grete Jalk

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A Grete Jalk's sculptural sofa for France & Son, this three-seater features sinuously contoured slats that create spectacular lines from all angles. The flared armrests, base and ori...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1962
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1962

Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1962

By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish vintage set of two armchairs in teak designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in 1962. This easy chair has a teak frame, blue velvet fabric and is marked by the producer...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Velvet, Teak

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 France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in München, Bavaria

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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s
Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s

Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s

By Grete Jalk

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of Grete Jalk lounge chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Excellent condition. New cushions, freshly reupholstered. Perfect condition.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952

Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952

By Grete Jalk, Laurids Lonborg

Located in High Point, NC

A rare black-lacquered tubular steel and rattan lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s. Missmatched caps on front lets, one in r...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Steel

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

1960s Danish Grete Jalk 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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk

Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Denmark, 1950s Beautifully made teak armchair with gently curved armrests and coiled spring seat and back, designed by Grete Jalk. Frame is made of old growth teak that has very tigh...

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1950s North American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

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 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Teak armchair by Grete Jalk, Denmark, 60's
Teak armchair by Grete Jalk, Denmark, 60's

Teak armchair by Grete Jalk, Denmark, 60's

By Grete Jalk

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Armchair by designer Grete Jalk in solid teak, 1960s Refurbished cushions Very elegant !

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

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, Bavaria

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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk

Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian modern, lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son features a teak frame with upholstered seat and back removeable cushions and cove...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern
Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern

Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern

By Grete Jalk

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding Grete Jalk teak lounge chair. This chair retain its original orange striped woven fabric in nice vintage condition-some light spots-cleaning recommended. Very usable as i...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa

Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 75 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 22 inches Good Vinta...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

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

1960s Danish Grete Jalk 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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

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, Bavaria

Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This exquisite lounge chair exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Grete Jalk and crafted by France and Son ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk
Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk

Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in Portlaoise, IE

A stunningly beautiful sofa designed by the legendary Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik. Exceedingly rare in rosewood this piece has remarkable grain pattern and is presented ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Midcentury Loveseat by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen Oak legs
Danish Midcentury Loveseat by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen Oak legs

Danish Midcentury Loveseat by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen Oak legs

By Grete Jalk, Johannes Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Classic Danish design by Grete Jalk on of the grand ladies of Danish design and manufactured by Johannses Hansen as model JH 180. Simple yet very elegant and refined design...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Oak

Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark
Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark

Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark

By Grete Jalk

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Unique children chair designed by Grete Jalk. Produced in Denmark.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Wood

Danish 3-seater sofa in Rosewood and new fabric by Grete Jalk for Poul Jepessen
Danish 3-seater sofa in Rosewood and new fabric by Grete Jalk for Poul Jepessen

Danish 3-seater sofa in Rosewood and new fabric by Grete Jalk for Poul Jepessen

By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian sofa. Frame entirely in solid Rosewood, robust structure. Very elegant design, very good manufacturing quality. The seat cushions and backrests have been redone...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Rosewood

Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal Wool from Kvadrat
Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal Wool from Kvadrat

Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal Wool from Kvadrat

By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Grete Jalk three seat sofa. With frame of solid teak New upholstery of Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Made by France & Daverkosen.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Wool, 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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Teak

8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s

8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Deland, FL

Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa features contoured slats that create a spectacular line from the back and side angles...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Grete Jalk Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

Pair of Grete Jalk Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

By Grete Jalk

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk, Denmark, 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960s

By Grete Jalk

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Classic easy chair in teak, designed by the renowned Danish designer Grete Jalk in the 1960s. Known for her elegant and minimalist approach, Jalk’s designs epitomize the timeless qua...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi
Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi

Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi

By Grete Jalk

Located in Curitiba, PR

This elegant sofa was designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced in Brazil by Móveis Ambiente under exclusive commission from architect Rino Levi during the 1960s. The piece...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Hardwood

Pair of Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs for France & Søn
Pair of Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs for France & Søn

Pair of Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs for France & Søn

By Grete Jalk

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

An iconic and beautifully refined pair of Danish teak lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, circa 1960s. Known for her elegant, humanist approach to modernism, Jalk’...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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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. These early 1950s chairs have a beautiful streamlined design, with sculpted a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern
Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern

Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern

By Grete Jalk

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding Grete Jalk teak lounge chair. This chair retains its original mauve woven fabric in nice vintage condition-some light spots-cleaning recommended. Very usable as is but wo...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Danish Grete Jalk Model PJ56 Teak Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik
Danish Grete Jalk Model PJ56 Teak Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik

Danish Grete Jalk Model PJ56 Teak Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik

By Grete Jalk

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Rarely seen design by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik. Very similar to her excellent design for France & Son (which we also have listed for sale) but with a little more scu...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen

Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen

By Grete Jalk

Located in London, England

Grete Jalk (1920-2006) was a Danish architect and furniture designer known for her contributions to the mid-20th-century design movement. She studied architecture at the Royal Danish...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Velvet, Teak

Set of 4 Grete Jalk Teak Dining Chairs for Glostrup, 1960s  Danish Mid-Century
Set of 4 Grete Jalk Teak Dining Chairs for Glostrup, 1960s  Danish Mid-Century

Set of 4 Grete Jalk Teak Dining Chairs for Glostrup, 1960s Danish Mid-Century

By Grete Jalk

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1960s Bring a touch of authentic mid-century Danish elegance to your home with this beautiful set of four dining chai...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

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, Bavaria

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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

2 Seater Sofa Model 118 Made With a Teak Frame By Grete Jalk From 1960s
2 Seater Sofa Model 118 Made With a Teak Frame By Grete Jalk From 1960s

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...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form
Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form

Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form

By Grete Jalk

Located in Kansas City, MO

Armchair designed by Grete Jalk (Greta Jalk), Denmark, 1950s. Solid teak frame has been reupholstered in new ivory leather.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Teak

Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa
Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa

Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa

By Grete Jalk

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Teak Sofa circa 1960s. Measurements: 98" wide, 29" deep, 29" high with an arm height of 21", seat height of 16.75", seat width of...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Grete Jalk Model PJ56 Teak Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik
Danish Grete Jalk Model PJ56 Teak Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik

Danish Grete Jalk Model PJ56 Teak Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik

By Grete Jalk

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Rarely seen design by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik. Very similar to her excellent design for France & Son (which we also have listed for sale) but with a little more scu...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered

Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Scandinavian sofa Freshly reupholstered. Perfect condition.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, 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. Crafted in teak and elegant...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Teak

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height) This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Danish wingback armchair with off-white canvas, Niger leather details, elm legs
Danish wingback armchair with off-white canvas, Niger leather details, elm legs

Danish wingback armchair with off-white canvas, Niger leather details, elm legs

By Grete Jalk

Located in DK

This very rare and early wingback was designed in 1946 by Grete Jalk (1920-2006) and Ejner Larsen (1917-1987). The legs are of elm. Seat, back and sides are upholstered with light fa...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Elm

Pair of Grete Jalk Dining Chairs Rosewood P Jeppesen Denmark 1960s
Pair of Grete Jalk Dining Chairs Rosewood P Jeppesen Denmark 1960s

Pair of Grete Jalk Dining Chairs Rosewood P Jeppesen Denmark 1960s

By Grete Jalk

Located in Basel, BS

Set of two beautiful dining chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen. Model No. PJ4-2, made in Denmark in the early 1960s. Solid rosewood frame with a beautiful grain, refinish...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Rosewood

Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk
Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk

Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of lounge chairs by one of the few Danish female mid-century furniture in the refined teak woodwork. A beautiful pair of chairs with organic shapes and clean lines giving them a ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado  , 1960s
Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado  , 1960s

Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado , 1960s

By Grete Jalk, Cado

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado , 1960s Design year: 1960s Style: vintage, Danish modern Designed by: Grete Jalk For Cado Matching...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-century Oak Side Chair PJ3-1 by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Danish 1960s.
Mid-century Oak Side Chair PJ3-1 by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Danish 1960s.

Mid-century Oak Side Chair PJ3-1 by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Danish 1960s.

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

Located in Dublin 8, IE

This oak side chair, model PJ3-1, was designed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen in the 1950s. Known for her focus on organic form and everyday functionality, Jalk helped shape postwar...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Oak

Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions

Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

Located in London, England

Grete Jalk - PJ-65 Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs by Danish designer Grete Jalk from the 1950s that have been carefully restored and have new feather-...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Danish armchair model "118" by Grete Jalk
Danish armchair model "118" by Grete Jalk

Danish armchair model "118" by Grete Jalk

By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

Located in Brescia, IT

Elegant Danish 1960s teak armchair, an expression of Grete Jalk's organic modernism, with original frame and refined proportions. Iconic armchair model "118" designed by Grete Jalk ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Teak

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

By Grete Jalk

Located in Čelinac, BA

Grete Jalk Longue Chair Denmark for France and Son 1950

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-century Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France & Son
Mid-century Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France & Son

Mid-century Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France & Son

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s Design year: 1960s Style: vintage, Danish modern Designed by: Grete Jalk For France &...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart

Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart

By John Stuart, Grete Jalk

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Beech Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for John Stuart. Cushions are fairly new and in excellent condition with very little wear. Wood frames we...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Rubber, Beech, Lacquer

Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions

Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions

By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Grete Jalk - PJ-65 Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs by Danish designer Grete Jalk from the 1950s that have been carefully restored and have new feather-...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

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. New quality fabric seat and backrest by Lauritzon. We hav...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Grete Jalk seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Grete Jalk seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Grete Jalk seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Grete Jalk were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Niels Koefoed, and Sibast. Prices for Grete Jalk seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $975 and can go as high as $21,073, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,200.