Danish armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, 1960s

Grete Jalk France & Søn armchair from the 1960s, a rare high-back version with an elegant teak frame and green upholstery. The slender lines, open construction and refined design give the armchair a timeless and architectural character. This armchair was designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark in the early 1960s. It is a fully upholstered version within Series 118, of which the original model with open back construction is documented in the France & Søn catalogues. Whereas model 118 was originally executed with an open back featuring spindles and springs, this is a rare version with a continuous, upholstered high back. The armchair has a solid teak frame and is marked with the France & Søn logo and “Made in Denmark”. Dimensions: 79 × 82 × 105 cm (W × D × H) and the seat height is 43 cm. The condition of this armchair is still very good, with minimal signs of use.