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 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
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
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
Grete Jalk Lounge Chair in Teak
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Grete Jalk
Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 28.75? wide x 32.5? tall
Condition:
In excellent original con...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk´s Lounge Armchair In Teak Made By France and Søn, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
This Scandinavian Modern period armchair or lounge chair, designed by the renowned Grete Jalk and manufactured for France & Søn in the 1960s in Denmark, exemplifies the epitome of mi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Leather, Teak
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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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Danish Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, Denmark 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, Denmark 1960s. The chair has a teak frame, a black skai upholstery and is in great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Grete Jalk Armchair Model 118 for France & Daverkosen in Teak, 1960s, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair by Grete Jalk, model 118 for France & Daverkosen. The armchair comes from the first series from 1955. High quality solid teak wood frame. The seat and backrest have bee...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Teak
Vintage Set of Armchairs Grete Jalk Made by France and Son, 1960 Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Two Seater by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
2-Seater sofa in black leather and legs in rosewood. Grete Jalk / Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating
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Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lyon, FR
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
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare convertible teak daybed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, c.1960s. This piece features unique design elements making it the ideal daybed. The wide seat cushion can be gently pull...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool, Teak
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
Materials
Teak
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. First edition from 19...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa JH180 Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful small Danish sofa or love seat, model JH180 designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1955. This beautiful shaped...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Leather, Oak
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like brin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Leather, Teak
Pair of Grete Jalk Teak Armchairs
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern teak frame armchairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Denmark. One seat cover has small tears, as shown. Offered an...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Vintage Danish Teak and Leather Armchairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge armchairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. This set features sculpted teak arms and a comfortable curved backrest. They have been pr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Leather, Teak
Couch 3-Seater Original Sofa by Grete Jalk Dansk Mobler Teakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Vienna, AT
Outstandingly rare 3-seater couch or sofa by Grete Jalk for Dansk Mobler, Denmark 1960ies. Solid teakwood frame wearing the rectangular brass inlay as a s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Teak
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lyon, FR
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
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak Arm Chairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of solid teak arm chairs designed by Greta Jalk for P. Jeppesen. Exquisite Danish Modern.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
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Teak, Upholstery
Slatted Bench by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Grete Jalk designed teak slat top bench with tapered dowel legs.
Working at a time when women were a rarity in the design world, Grete Juel Jalk completed her education at the D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair, Model 118, in Teak by Grete Jalk, France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chair, model 118, in teak and black elegance leather designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. The chair is in great vintage condition and of classic...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
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
Materials
Leather, Teak
High Back Upholstered Settee by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early Grete Jalk designed settee featuring a high back on squared legs with a tight and tailored pale brick upholstery. Crafted by Johannes Hansen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Work...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish 3 seater sofa, Rosewood and Leather by Grete Jalk for Poul Jepessen 1960.
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Frame entirely in solid Rosewood, seat structure in redone rubber tape. Very elegant design, very good manufacturing quality. The seat and back cushions can...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Grete Jalk Danish Modern Rosewood Model 56 Lounge Chair
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish Modern rosewood model 56 lounge chair designed by Greta Jalk for Poul Jeppesen with leather seat and back The chair has been professionally restored and reupholstered wi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Grete Jalk Pair of Brazilian Rosewood Easy Chairs for France & Søn, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of easy chairs Model 128 designed by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid Brazilian Rosewood frame with soft cushions upholstered in a mixed light gray fabric. Excellent ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Rosewood
Grete Jalk Molded Plywood GJ Chair
By Grete Jalk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A molded teak plywood "GJ' or bow chair by Grete Jalk. Originally designed in 1963 for P. Jeppesen, only 300 chairs were produced and few remain in existence...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern teak sofa features comfortably upholstered three person seating, with sculpted teak frame and shapely upholstered armrests. This well-made vintage sof...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
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.
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