Grete Jalk Tables
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
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Side Table Cocktail Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian Classic designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup in Denmark, circa 1960s. The table features a solid teak construction with beautiful grain.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Grete Jalk, Midcentury Rosewood table P Jeppesens Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood table by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 1960’s by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 4 chairs with backrest and seats in black leather availa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Tables
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Leather, Rosewood
Pr. Mid Century Danish Modern Side Tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century, Danish Modern side, or end tables, designed by Grete Jalk, for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. Constructed of solid teak, having sculptural tray style...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Danish modern small coffee table with round tapered legs and frame in solid teak. Tabletop in teak veneer...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table, Teak
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk coffee table in partly solid teak.
Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Danish Teakwood Coffee or Side Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, Trioh Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish Teak Coffee Table or Side Table from the 1960s.
The high -quality workmanship and the elegant design make the small furniture a real favorite.
Loving d...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak End Side Tables, Denmark in Surfboard Form
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak End Side Tables, Denmark in Surfboard Form
Offered for sale is a pair of Scandinavian mid-century modern teak side tables designed by Grete Jal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Table Grete Jalk France & Son Denmark Design
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Table Grete Jalk France & Son Denmark Design
Object: coffee table
Manufacturer: Grete Jalk / France & Son
Co...
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1970s German Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak Surfboard Coffee Table from Denmark
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Miami, FL
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik Denmark Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Offered for sale is a Scandinavian modern Grete Jalk teak surfboard coffee cocktail table manufactured by Glo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Nesting Tables, 1970
By Grete Jalk
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Scandinavian midcentury teak nesting tables,
Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesens Møbelsnedkeri,
Denmark,
circa 1970.
A set of th...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Wood, Teak
Danish Teak coffee table, two levels, by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik 196
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder underneath and a large, very elegant top with its slightly curved edges and discreet brass inlays. Furniture listed on the Desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Brass
Grete Jalk Danish Design Long Teak Table Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Iconic Scandinavian coffee table in beautiful teak.
The large coffee table has a shelf for magazines and fits perfectly with larger sofas.
The candleholders and the vase are n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mid Century Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Countryside, IL
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mid Century Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 65 wide x 23.5 deep x 17.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table with Metal Tray by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Beautiful piece of Danish design by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Labelled on the bottom with the paper labels.
This table is a more rare model and holds a blac...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Metal
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood 1960's Coffee Table By Grete Jalk For Glostrup
By Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of mid-century modern design, this Danish rosewood coffee table by renowned designer Grete Jalk for Glostrup effortlessly combines elegance with functionality.
C...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Rosewood
Grete Jalk Teak Dining Table
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1970s. A large and incredibly well made dining table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup. Unlike many Scandinavian modern tables, which typically have veneer tops, this piece fea...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Pair of Grete Jalk Danish Teak Side Tables
By Grete Jalk
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A pair of teak side tables designed by Grete Jalk and made by P. Jeppesen in Denmark in the 1950s. Beautiful teak tops with sculpted edges that resemble breaking waves and a useful s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Coffee Table for Glostrup Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak wood coffee table with very well crafted upper lip to the top and stretchers to each leg having brass details . Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the iconic female desig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Classic Scandinavian Design , Pair Rosewood & Teak Tables by Grete Jalk /
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Design , Pair Rosewood & Teak Tables by Grete Jalk / Made in Denmark ,,can be used as coffee table or matching end tables,,, stunning book-matched rosewood,, ric...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table Produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Grete Jalk. Produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful mid-century modern, rosewood Danish coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The perfect length to pair with an extra long sofa. Features a rect...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Teak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart, by Greta Jalk, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid century Danish teak drinks trolley / bar cart, by Greta Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik, 1960s
A teak two-tier tea bar cart serving/drinks trolley with large easy rolling ru...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
60s 70s Oak Dining Table Danish Grete Jalk for Glostrup Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s oak dining table Danish Grete Jalk for Glostrup Design
Object: dining table / dining table
Manufacturer: Glostrup
Condition: good...
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1970s Danish Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1968 Denmark.
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rosewood Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1968 Denmark.
Beautiful coffee table made of rosewood, this is also stated under the table with the date. (May 1968)
Vintage mid-c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Round Teak Table Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesens-Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern round teak table by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesens-Mobelfabrik. Tapered legs and two skirted 21" leaves. 54" in diameter 96" long with leaves. Very nice to excellent ...
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20th Century European Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Sidetable Original Coffetable by Grete Jalk Dansk Mobler Teakwood Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Vienna, AT
Sidetable original coffeetable by Grete Jalk for Dansk Mobler, Denmark, 1960ies. Completely solid teakwood frame and top. Very refined detailing at the ta...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Extendable Teak Dining Table, Grete Jalk, Glostrup, Denmark, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 120 / 170 / 220 x 85 x 73,5 cm (Length x Depth x Height)
Elegant dining table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup in Denmark. This table is made out of teak wood and come...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Coffee Table
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. An attractive long coffee or cocktail table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen. Features teak construction with surfboard top supported by cylindrical legs with stur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Round Dining Table by Grete Jalk for CJ Rosengaarden, 1960s
By CJ Rosengaarden, Grete Jalk
Located in bruxelles, BE
Extendable wooden table. Max width: 245 cm. Stamped Grete Jalk and Cj Rosengaarden. Wear due to time and age of the table.
For shipping, reques...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Wood
Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern square coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in teak. This timeless piece features brass accents and functions as a coffee table, occasional ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in the enduring charm of mid-century modern design with our meticulously restored Teak Coffee/End Table, a 1950s masterpiece by Danish designer Grete Jalk for Mobelfabrik, im...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Danish Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, 1960
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful and large Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder section below and a large, very elegant top with its slightly oblong shape and discreet brass inlays. Furniture liste...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Swiveling Top Rosewood Side or Coffee Table Poul Jeppesens Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted rosewood side table with brass hardware , swiveling and hinged top making it bigger which then could be used as a coffee or corner table . Wonderful graining to t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Extendable Dining Table by Glostrup Furniture Factory, Denmark, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful dining table designed by Grete Jalk and produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. This table is made of teak wood and can be extended. The table is in very good orig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table Made In Teak By Grete Jalk For Glostrup Furniture Factory From 1960
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak coffee table, designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The table has a simple and stylish design, which is characteristic of Danish furnitur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Rosewood Flip-Top Tea Trolley by Grete Jalk, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Grete Jalk mid century Rosewood flip top table with removable serving tray. Swivel top allow surface space to double in size. Brass h...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood
60s 70s Teak Dining Table Danish Grete Jalk for Glostrup Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak dining table Danish Grete Jalk for Glostrup Design
Object: dining table / dining table
Manufacturer: Glostrup
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimens...
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1970s Danish Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table Manufactured by Glostrup, 1960s, Made in Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 1960s coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup. Solid frame in teak and a table top in teak veneer with solid wood edge. Made in Denmark.
Quality Features:
- Accomplished ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Pair Of Danish Surfboard Lamp Tables Or Night Stands In Teak By Grete Jalk
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of beautifully sculpted side tables in teak by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen.
These 1960s surfboard-style tables feature gracefully curved edges and slatted shelf undertiers.
T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Danish Teak Serving Trolley
By Grete Jalk
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century teak wood serving trolley / tea cart with a rectangular form and two tiers, resting on four casters. (Grete Jalk).
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Side Table Designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, c1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern teak side table by the renowned Danish designer Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, dating back to the 1960s. This remarkable piece...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Rosewood Floating Top Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France & Søn Denmar
By Grete Jalk
Located in Emeryville, CA
This rare and elegant rosewood coffee table with a floating tabletop (model 622/40) was designed by the Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn / France & Daverkosen in the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Grete Jalk Esstisch Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik PJ 2-5
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teak Esstisch von Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch wurde von Grete Jalk entworfen und ist unter der Modellnum...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
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Teak
Grete Jalk Dining Table Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining table designed by Grete Jalk. Produced by P. Jeppesens møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Measures: Width 136-245 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Cart by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens, Denmark 1960's
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Scandinavian server by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens
Danish manufacture dating from the 1960's, very beautifully made in light Rosewood.
Stamped under the top, this model is a clas...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Design Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54 Teak France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice design coffee table designed by Grete Jalk in the 1960s.
The legs are made of solid teak and the top is made of teak veneer.
It is as if the table top is floating on the...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grete Jalk Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Grete Jalk tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Grete Jalk were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by CFC Silkeborg, Kai Kristiansen, and Henning Kjærnulf. Prices for Grete Jalk tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $887 and can go as high as $19,550, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,000.