Grete Jalk (1920-2006)
France & Søn
Denmark
1960s
160,000 ISK
A sculptural Model 168 “Grand Danois” armchair, designed by Grete Jalk in collaboration with Charles W. France, and produced by France & Søn, Denmark, during the 1960s. The chair reflects the elegant restraint of Danish modern design, combining architectural clarity with a warm, organic presence. Solid teak, finely crafted with smooth edges and softly rounded transitions. Sculpted and slightly angled arms, giving the chair its characteristic modernist profile. Loose cushions upholstered in fabric resting within the open wooden frame — a design approach that emphasises lightness while ensuring comfort. Precision joinery and durable build, marked with the France & Søn metal badge typically found beneath the seat frame.
The Grand Danois (literally Great Dane) was part of France & Søn’s distinguished catalogue of the 1960s, a period when the company collaborated with leading designers such as Grete Jalk, Arne Vodder, and Finn Juhl. The Model 168 exemplifies the firm’s mission to create accessible, modern furniture of high quality, blending functionalism with sculptural elegance.
In need of reupholstering.
Seat height 43cm | width 81cm | height 74cm