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
Mid-Century Teak Loveseat by Grete Jalk for France & Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home iconic mid-century modern furniture with this exquisite love seat produced by some of the greatest names in Danish woodworking. Designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating
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Faux Leather, Rubber, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Grete Jalk 'PJ56' lounge chair rosewood P. Jepessen Denmark 1960
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning “PJ56” lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1960. A highly regarded example of Danish modernism, the chair is celebrated for its sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk, PJ56 Highback Model, c1960s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an iconic mid-century modern lounge chair crafted by the renowned Danish designer, Grete Jalk, for Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. This is the highly sought-after PJ56 high b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
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
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
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
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 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
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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
Armchair Model 118 Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For France & Son From 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Enjoy a sophisticated resting experience with this recliner, model 118, designed by the talented Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. Crafted in teak and elegant...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,795 Sale Price
34% Off
Danish Mid-Century Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Grete Jalk, France & Søn, 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 fra...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Teak Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Grey Upholstery
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This elegant lounge chair, designed by the esteemed Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Son in the 1960s, exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian mid-century modern desig...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Teak Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Orange Upholstery
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This elegant lounge chair, designed by the esteemed Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Son in the 1960s, exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian mid-century modern desig...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Armchair by Greta Jalk, Denmark, circa 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Armchair by Greta Jalk, Denmark, circa 1950s
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1950s Danish Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Santos Rosewood Model 56 Armchair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good example of this high quality lounge chair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, in finely marked solid Santos Rosewood, or Machaerium Scleroxylon, a sustainable timber, hence ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Grete Jalk tek armchairs
By Grete Jalk
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Grete Jalk armchairs Large Model with backrest for the head
Completely restored, the fabric is nubuk and the foams have been changed
Armchair of a very beautiful estheticism,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,489 / set
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
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Grete Jalk, France & Søn, 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 fra...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, 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
Pair of Teak Armchairs by Grete Jalk by Poul Jeppesen in 1956
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This image features a pair of mid-century modern armchairs accompanied by a matching stool, designed by Grete Jalk. The chairs and the stool are crafted from teak wood, which has age...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
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 &Son
Set of 2
Matching sofa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid century easy lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, Denmark, teak & brass, Set of 2
By Grete Jalk
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century easy lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, Denmark, teak & brass, 19560s, Set of 2
It is in great condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor wear marks should b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Seating
Materials
Brass
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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