Grethe Jalk for France & Son

GRETE JALK (Denmark, 1920-2006) for France & Son.
A pair of lounge chairs, model 118.
With solid teak frames, original loose back and seat cushions with green upholstery.
Manufactured by France & Son, with the manufacturer's signature.
Wear due to age and use.
Measurements: 78 x 78 x 73 cm. 43 cm. (seat height).
Jalk, considered one of the most influential designers of Danish modernism, studied cabinetmaking at the Copenhagen Women's School of Design between 1940 and 1942, and completed her training at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts with the influential designer Kaare Klint . In 1946 she won first prize in the annual competition of the Guild of Cabinetmakers, and five years later her designs were widely admired at the 1951 Milan Triennale.
Jalk is known for its well-thought-out designs, carefully tailored to the needs of future owners, and for embracing technological and social progress, which were made by leading manufacturers such as Henning Jensen, Poul Jeppesen and Fritz Hansen. In the 1960s, Jalk had developed her own distinctive style which led to the establishment of a new modern style that met the needs of the moment.
France & Søn - and its predecessor, France & Daverkosen - are among the most sought-after names on the vintage market today. Many of the pieces that still circulate retain their original labels. Her productions were designed by the most important Danish designers of the mid-century, such as Hvidt & Mølgaard, Grete Jalk, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Ole Wanscher.