Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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.
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Creator: Grete Jalk
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Cotton, Teak
Grete Jalk Lounge Chair France & Son Teak Kvadrat Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Grete Jalk lounge chair, model 118 designed for France & Son in the 1950s and produced in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Teak wood frame with a beautiful grain, cleaned and refinished...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Teak
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two easy chairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The easy chairs are named as 'model 218', have a teak frame and the original beige cu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Teak
Grete Jalk Teak & Tweed Lounge Chair for France & Søn
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
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 Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Foam, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
By Laurids Lonborg, Grete Jalk
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 Lounge Chairs
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Steel
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Danish Teak Lounge Chairs for France and Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning pair of teak lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son, Denmark. These beauties feature a classic demountable teak frame, contoured armrests, and a gently curv...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Wool, 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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for Golstrup
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Midcentury Danish stained beech lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, 1965, Denmark. Crafted from walnut-stained solid beech, these chairs feature sl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Beech
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 Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
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Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Easy Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage easy chair in teak designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in 1962. This easy chair has a teak frame and is marked by the producer. The chairs are in very good ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk for France and Son F118 Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Countryside, IL
Grete Jalk for France and Son F118 Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 31 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair cle...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
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Velvet, Teak
Two 1950s Danish "118" Lounge Chairs in Teak by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
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 Lounge Chairs
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Teak
Grete Jalk model 128 lounge chair in teak France & Son Denmark 1960
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning lounge chair model 128 designed by one of the few female mid-century furniture designers Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark 1960. This elegant shaped lounge chair is handc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, 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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
2Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s
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 &Son
Set of 2
Matching sofa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
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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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Grete Jalk Armchairs Made by France and Son 1960 Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oirlo, LI
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart
By Grete Jalk, John Stuart
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Rubber, Beech, Lacquer
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Bergen, NO
A stunning pair of mid-century lounge chairs designed by renowned Danish designer Grete Jalk. These chairs feature a beautifully crafted teak frame with elegant lines and classic Sca...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Teak Armchairs by Grete Jalk by Poul Jeppesen in 1956
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
Pair of Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalke for France & Søn, Denmark ca. 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage pair of teak armchair designed by Grete Jalk and produced by France & Son in Denmark ca. 1950's
Original condition, unrestored, only all new foam but original orange wool uph...
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1950s Danish Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Grete Jalk, France & Søn, 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 fra...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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 exquisite lounge chair exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Grete Jalk and crafted by France and Son ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Santos Rosewood Model 56 Armchair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
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 Lounge Chairs
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Hardwood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Grete Jalk lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Grete Jalk were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, and Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Prices for Grete Jalk lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,525 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,250.