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

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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

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

$5,035

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

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

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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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

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

Henning Kjærnulf sideboard in rosewood. Denmark 1960s

$7,013

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

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

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

$3,400

H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in L 67 in

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

Danish Mid Century Rosewood Bookcase by Farso Møbelfabrik

$1,578

H 44.49 in W 79.53 in D 9.85 in

Danish Mid Century Rosewood Bookcase by Farso Møbelfabrik

By Farso Mobelfabrik

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Elegant Danish mid-century bookcase designed and manufactured by Omann Jun, Model 9. Crafted from richly grained rosewood, this piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless...

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

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Bookcase in Pine by Carl Malmsten

$3,039

H 37.41 in W 39.77 in D 11.03 in

Scandinavian Bookcase in Pine by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Karlstad, SE

A beautiful shelf designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactured in his own studio, 1940s. This piece goes together well with pine furniture from other Swedish designers from the era, suc...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s

$6,779

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

Low Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

$5,271

H 30.91 in W 78.55 in D 19.89 in

Low Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

This low sideboard is attributed to Henning Kjærnulf and dates from the 1960s. The solid oak case is fitted with four doors, each centred on a deep, hand-carved roundel, a detail cha...

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

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Brass

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac

$2,111

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished Measures console cm: H 95, W 80, D 32.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s

$5,600

H 35.44 in W 93.12 in D 22.45 in

Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

This oak sideboard was designed by Henning Kjærnulf and produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Four panelled doors span the front, each fitted with diamond-shaped...

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

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Brass

Solid Oak Sideboard Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Brutalist, 1960s

$4,757

H 45.48 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in

Solid Oak Sideboard Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Brutalist, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

This solid oak sideboard is attributed to Henning Kjærnulf and was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Four doors span the front. The two outer panels are carved in a geometric cro...

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

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Brass

Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s

$4,800

H 45.67 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in

Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful mid-century sideboard designed by Henry Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, crafted in solid oak during the 1960s–70s. This piece exemplifies the refined Scandinavian design ...

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

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Oak

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Sideboard, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf

$1,917

H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Sideboard, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Presenting this unique Danish sideboard crafted in the 1960s, a masterclass in the Brutalist aesthetic as interpreted through Mid-Century Scandinavian design. Rendered in beautifully...

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

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Brass

Low Sideboard in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$4,708

H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 18.9 in

Low Sideboard in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Low sideboard in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s. The piece features a refined Brutalist expression with four doors and round metal handles. Inside, the cabinet ...

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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Grete Jalk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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

$4,032

H 36.03 in W 80.32 in D 19.22 in

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

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

Large Danish Modern sideboard in solid oak and oak veneer, crafted in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautifully proportioned Scandinavian sideboard combines traditional cabinetmaking det...

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

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Brass

Previously Available Items

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

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

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H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 18.9 in

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

By Sibast, Grete Jalk

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

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

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

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 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.