Grete Jalk (1920-2006) for France & Son Sofa

Description:

Grete Jalk (1920-2006) for France & Son Sofa, Denmark, c. 1960, teak and wool, with maker's round metal tag, ht. 31, wd. 80, dp. 30 in.

Note: Grete Juel Jalk was a Danish furniture designer. Active throughout the 1960s, her furniture features clear, comfortable lines. She also edited the Danish magazine Mobilia and compiled a four-volume work on Danish furniture. Jalk also designed silverware for Georg Jensen.
Estimate $400-600

Pegs where arm joins riser are broken. Small piece of the arm splintered off but has been retained. Sofa comes with two extra leg and post assemblies.


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