Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Grete Jalk seating, tables and storage pieces.

Creator: Grete Jalk

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s

$6,914Sale Price / set|20% Off

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Henning Kjærnulf sideboard in rosewood. Denmark 1960s

$7,203

Henning Kjærnulf sideboard in rosewood. Denmark 1960s

By Sibast, Grete Jalk

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Henning Kjærnulf sideboard of rosewood. Drawers and doors where behind shelves. Made by Sibast.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Grete Jalk for Sibast Denmark

$4,200

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Grete Jalk for Sibast Denmark

By Grete Jalk, Sibast

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Embrace the subtle elegance of genuine mid-century Danish Modern design with this exquisite highboy dresser vdesigned by Grete Jalk for the master craftsmen of Sibast Furniture. Cons...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Danish teak sideboard model 41 by Grete Jalk for P.Olsen Sibast Mobler 1960.

$6,002

Danish teak sideboard model 41 by Grete Jalk for P.Olsen Sibast Mobler 1960.

By Grete Jalk, Sibast

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian sideboard. Two large sliding doors, known as "tavern" or "roll-top" doors, made of thin wooden slats that allow the doors to retract into the cabinet. They open t...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Brazilian Rosewood Slender Edged Bookcase from Royal Danish Embassy

$4,250

Brazilian Rosewood Slender Edged Bookcase from Royal Danish Embassy

By Grete Jalk

Located in Kensington, MD

From the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC we are pleased to offer this lovely bookcase by Grete Jalk. Incredible figuring in the rosewood grain. Can...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen

$1,895

Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen

By Grete Jalk

Located in Baltimore, MD

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern serving expandable bar cart by Grete Jalk for Paul Jeppesen Denmark, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted from rosewood, this cleverly designed piece fe...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Bookcase by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, Denmark 1950s

$4,750

Danish Mid-Century Bookcase by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, Denmark 1950s

By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lovely bookcase designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic—clean and highly functional, yet creative. Danish mid-century pieces were often ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Royal Danish Embassy Slender-Edged Bookcase by Grete Jalk in Brazilian Rosewood

$4,250

Royal Danish Embassy Slender-Edged Bookcase by Grete Jalk in Brazilian Rosewood

By Grete Jalk

Located in Kensington, MD

From the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC we are pleased to offer this lovely bookcase by Grete Jalk. Incredible figuring in the rosewood grain. Can be placed directly on the f...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, C 1960

$3,400

H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in

Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, C 1960

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a room for decorative objects. Glass shelves ar...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style

$1,100

H 74 in W 35.5 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Sideboard, Danish Mid-Century, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s

On Hold|~~$5,800~~

H 50.01 in W 77.17 in D 19.69 in

Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Sideboard, Danish Mid-Century, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural oak sideboard / credenza designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted in solid oak with the designer’s characteristic carved geome...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Sideboard in Oak & Brass by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$9,800

H 45.28 in W 79.53 in D 18.12 in

Sideboard in Oak & Brass by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant and well-proportioned oak sideboard with brass detailing by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A fine example of Danish Mid-Century Modern cra...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1960's

$14,286

H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 18.51 in

Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1960's

By Arne Vodder

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood and Metal, Denmark, 1960's Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark in the 1960's, with signature tambour doors that slide smoo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s

$6,962

H 34.06 in W 78.75 in D 17.33 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers

$975

H 29 in W 35.75 in D 17.5 in

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s

$5,222

H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler from 1960s, variable height position of shelves, circa 1960s. ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Mid Century, Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$3,880

H 35.83 in W 69.3 in D 19.89 in

Danish Mid Century, Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant oak sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark circa 1970s. The piece features a clean, architectural form resting on a base, emphasizing its sculptural presence an...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood, 1960s

$6,000

H 32.88 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in

Danish Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood, 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking sideboard in rosewood designed and made in Denmark, 1960s. Great original condition.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Sibast Furniture Teak Sideboard, Made In Denmark

$950

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 19.5 in

Mid-Century Sibast Furniture Teak Sideboard, Made In Denmark

By Sibast

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Danish Mid Century teak sliding door sideboard dating to the 1950's/1960's for restoration.The sideboard in a more diminutive size and useful for many applications. The slidi...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil

$11,100Sale Price|26% Off

H 29 in W 32.75 in D 19.75 in

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This innovative bar cart by Sergio Rodrigues was crafted in circa 1960 from Brazilian Rosewood with contrasting white formica interior, made in Brazil and recently imported to the states. Fully restored and ready to be used and cherished immediately. A highly sought-after collectors piece, this dry bar / trolley features a flip-top which becomes a usable platform...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Formica, Rosewood

Previously Available Items

Grete Jalk Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers

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H 30 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Grete Jalk Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers

By Grete Jalk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Minimal six-drawer dresser, designed by Grete Jalk. This finely carved chest of drawers is crafted in old-growth teak, featuring drawers with solid wood faces and hand-carved inset p...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Sideboard by Grete Jalk

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H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 18.9 in

Mid Century Danish Teak Sideboard by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Mid Century Danish Teak Sideboard by Grete Jalk A Model 41 Teak tambour door sideboard designed by Grate Jalk and produced by Sibast in the 1960’s in Denmark and retailed in the UK t...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Rare Grete Jalk for Sibast Sideboard in Teak

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H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 18.9 in

Rare Grete Jalk for Sibast Sideboard in Teak

By Sibast, Grete Jalk

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Grete Jalk for Sibast, sideboard, model '41', teak, Denmark, 1958 This large cabinet by Danish designer Grete Jalk is exemplary for refined, highly detailed and very well-made furni...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Doors w/ Display Top Designed by Grete Jalk

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H 19 in W 71.5 in L 19 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Doors w/ Display Top Designed by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This credenza, known as the 'Model 41', was Originally purchased in 1962. Designed by Grete Jalk, this superb mid-century sideboard / credenza, is an iconic piece, finished in beauti...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Børge Mogensen Double Chest of Drawers, Teak

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H 32.29 in W 53.15 in D 22.05 in

Børge Mogensen Double Chest of Drawers, Teak

By Sibast, Grete Jalk

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen double chest of drawers with eight drawers. Made in teak. Later teak legs. Made by Karl Anderson & Sønner.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart

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H 25 in W 35 in D 27.75 in

Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cart

By Grete Jalk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Grete Jalk mid century Danish teak bar cart When folded, the bar cart measures: 27.5 wide x 17.25 deep x 25 inches high. When expanded, the bar cart measures: 35 wide x 27.75 deep x...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Grete Jalk Danish Midcentury Teak Credenza with Upper Display Cabinet

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H 63 in W 82.25 in D 19.75 in

Grete Jalk Danish Midcentury Teak Credenza with Upper Display Cabinet

By Grete Jalk

Located in Milford, NH

A sleek design midcentury teak credenza by Danish designer Grete Jalk (1920-2006) with a removable upper display cabinet with two sliding glass doors opening to two adjustable single...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Grete Jalk Chest of Drawers, Teak

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H 30.32 in W 59.85 in L 30.32 in

Grete Jalk Chest of Drawers, Teak

By Sibast, Grete Jalk

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Grete Jalk chest of drawers with eight drawers. Made in partly solid teak. Made by Sibast.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Grete Sibast Denmark Teak Credenza Tambour Doors

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H 30 in W 71.5 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Grete Sibast Denmark Teak Credenza Tambour Doors

By Grete Jalk

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Danish teak credenza with tambour doors. Two top drawers, one is divided. Two bottom storage compartments ea...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers by Grete Jalk

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H 30 in W 60 in D 19 in

Teak Chest of Drawers by Grete Jalk

By Sibast, Grete Jalk

Located in San Mateo, CA

Midcentury dresser designed by Grete Jalk for Sibast Furniture, Denmark. This features eight drawers with dividers in the two top drawers. There are a couple of small chips on the co...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Grete Jalk Rosewood Midcentury Bookcase for J.H. Johansens, Denmark, 1960s

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H 75.2 in W 39.18 in D 11.03 in

Grete Jalk Rosewood Midcentury Bookcase for J.H. Johansens, Denmark, 1960s

By Grete Jalk

Located in Utrecht, NL

This rare bookcase was made early 1960s by cabinetmaker J.H. Johansens Eftf. v/ Henning Jensen and was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at the Designmuseum...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Grete Jalk Chest of Drawers by George Tanier Selection Sibast, Denmark

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H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 19 in

Grete Jalk Chest of Drawers by George Tanier Selection Sibast, Denmark

By Grete Jalk

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Scandinavian Modern walnut chest of drawers with unusual bent plywood pulls. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furnitur...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Grete Jalk case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Grete Jalk case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Grete Jalk were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Fritz Hansen, HJN Møbler, and Lyby Mobler. Prices for Grete Jalk case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,895 and can go as high as $6,417, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,156.