Grete Juel Jalk (1920–2006) was a Danish furniture designer. From the 1960s, she did much to enhance Denmark’s reputation for modern furniture design with her clear, comfortable lines. She also edited the Danish magazine Mobilia and compiled a four-volume work on Danish furniture. In 1953, Jalk opened her own design studio. Inspired by Alvar Aalto’s laminated bent-plywood furniture and Charles Eames’ moulded plywood designs, she began to develop her own boldly curved models. Jalk developed many simple sets of furniture for manufacturers, including a high desk and stool, a set of shelves in Oregon pine and a series of chairs with upholstered seats and backs on a curved steel base. Her industrially produced furniture has clear, comfortable lines. Economic in their use of materials, they soon became competitive, increasing Denmark’s international reputation for furniture design. Firms in the United States and Finland have also more...

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A square coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1960s,…

A square coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1960s, Denmark. Made from teak. Height 50 cm, width 94.5 cm, depth 94.5 cm

Grete Jalk auto trolley for Poul Jeppesen, rosewood two tier…

Grete Jalk auto trolley for Poul Jeppesen, rosewood two tier trolley on castors with fold out top. Brass hinges and black lacquered inset surface. Plaque present to underside. Denmark, 1960s, 64 cm high, 70 cm wide, 45 cm deep 64 cm high, 70 cm wide, 90…

A three piece lounge suite attributed to Grete Jalk, teak…

Teak Lounge Suite by Grete Jalk

A three piece lounge suite attributed to Grete Jalk, teak framed, raised on tapering legs

Grete Jalk (Danish, 1920-2006), coffee table, c. 1960,…

Danish Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk, 1960

Grete Jalk (Danish, 1920-2006), coffee table, c. 1960, manufactured by Poul Jeppesen, teak, retains manufacturer's labels, height 55 cm width 175 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Teak and rosewood folding coffee table designed by Grete Jalk…

Grete Jalk's Teak and Rosewood Folding Coffee Table

Teak and rosewood folding coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Denmark

Grete Jalk three seat sofa, grey leather cushions on solid teak…

Teak Frame Grey Leather Sofa, Denmark 1960s

Grete Jalk three seat sofa, grey leather cushions on solid teak frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 72 cm high, 183 cm wide, 73 cm deep

A Grete Jalk sofa. C. 1960s, Denmark. Manufactured by France…

1960s Danish Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk

A Grete Jalk sofa. C. 1960s, Denmark. Manufactured by France and Daverkosen. Teak, new cushions and base cover. Mont Blanc 'Coal' viscose, cotton, linen and silk blend. 77 cm high, 194 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Greta Jalk (attributed). a pair of lounge chairs, mahogany…

Mahogany Lounge Chairs with Grey Upholstery

Greta Jalk (attributed). a pair of lounge chairs, mahogany framed with grey cloth upholstery

Grete Jalk designed coffee table produced in Denmark. Length…

Danish Coffee Table by Grete Jalk

Grete Jalk designed coffee table produced in Denmark. Length 150 cm. Width 50 cm. Height 46 cm

Grete Jalk (attributed), rectangular teak coffee table, raised…

Teak Coffee Table with Tapering Legs

Grete Jalk (attributed), rectangular teak coffee table, raised on tapering square section legs. Length 96 cm

Grete Jalk (attributed), three seater sofa, with sculptured…

Sculptured Arm Sofa in Chocolate Vinyl

Grete Jalk (attributed), three seater sofa, with sculptured arms upholstered in chocolate brown vinyl, raised on tapering legs. Length 140 cm

Grete Jalk [attributed], teak three seater sofa and matching…

Teak Sofa and Armchair with Paddle Arms

Grete Jalk [attributed], teak three seater sofa and matching armchair, with paddle shaped arms on cylindrical tapering legs

A Grete Jalk B4 chair, c.1960, Denmark, manufactured in beech,…

B4 Beech Chair by Grete Jalk, 1960 Denmark

A Grete Jalk B4 chair, c.1960, Denmark, manufactured in beech, by Poul Jeppersen. Height 73 cm. Width 73 cm. Depth 70 cm