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Oak GE-236 Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century "GE-236" sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama circa 1960's. Much loved Danish four seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern GE 290 Oak Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak GE 290 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1950's. Elegant, robust Danish 3 seat solid frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
H 29 in W 67.5 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Hans Wegner Getama Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Three seat sofa designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, model 290 in oak. Newly upholstered in Kvadrat
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in New York, NY
An extra large version of the Wegner sofa for GETAMA. The four-seat sofa is preserved with original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
H 30 in W 102 in D 30 in
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Three-seat Danish sofa in oak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA The rarely seen model GE-40 sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Adam Style Sofas

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak & Leather Sofa GE 236/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak & leather Danish sofa, model GE 236/3 by Hans Wegner for Getama, circa 1960's. Three seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat GE-285 Jubilee Sofa in Oak and Fabric by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa in oak and fabric by GETAMA The model GE-285 sofa was
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Three-Seat Sofa of Oak and Red Wool Fabric by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
every curve and contour of this sofa, from its gracefully sloping arms to its sturdy frame. The rich oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

375 GE sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
3-seat sofa model GE 375 by Hans Wegner for Getama in the 60s (label under the seat, see picture
Category

20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak

375 GE sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960
375 GE sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960
H 37.01 in W 85.04 in D 38.19 in
GE236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Izegem, VWV
The model GE-236 / 4 sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Getama Denmark. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

GE236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
GE236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
H 28.75 in W 92.92 in D 33.47 in
Large Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak Blue Grey
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
GETAMA. Wonderful Minimalist design, very comfortable sofa due to its high back. The oak backside looks
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The sofa is a mid century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Norwalk, CT
the contemporary pull-out sofa or inflatable mattress. Crafted in solid, sturdy blonde oak wood, this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Renens, CH
period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is recognized by its long
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Renens, CH
period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is recognized by its long
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Ge-236 Three Seat Sofa In Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern three seat sofa in oak was designed by Hans Wegner as model GE- 236-3 for Getama
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

2000´s Hans J. Wegner Jubilee Coffee Table in Solid Oak by GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
2000´s Hans J. Wegner coffee table in oak by GETAMA The relatively small rectangular table in
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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of new laquered black oak. New upholstered with vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid soap treated oak. New upholstered with Hallingdal
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Hans J. Wegner Modul / Corner sofa, oak and Hallingdal 130 from Kvadrat
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner modul / corner sofa with frame of soap treated oak. Original upholstered with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

3 Seater Sofa, Model GE290, in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Scandinavian modern design. Crafted from solid oak and upholstered in blue Hallingdal wool, this sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oiled Oak, Hallingdal 180 Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J. wegner GE-236/4 Sofa Getama Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
In very good vintage condition, ready for use.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Boucle. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Three piece modular sofa, model GE 280 by design grandmaster Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. Beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
H 31.11 in W 80.71 in D 30.32 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-236/3, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1950s Danish three-seat sofa, model GE236/3 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

1970s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner, model GE300, reupholstered sofa.
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s-70s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner. Completely renovated-reupholstered 3 seater sofa model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern sofa model GE-240 aka "Cigar" sofa designed by Hands Wenger
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Daybed/Sofa Made In Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Hans J. Wegner's oak daybed / sofa is a unique design from around the 1960s, created with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa. Designed in 1954. Produced by Getama.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa
H 30 in W 71 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-671 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-671 sofa designed in 1967 and produced by Getama. Store formerly known as ARTFUL
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-671 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-671 Sofa
H 29 in W 73 in D 33 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 sofa is one of Hans Wegner's timeless pieces
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 671/3 - 3 seater sofa in bent oak and cushions in green wool. Designed in 1967. Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.35 in W 72.84 in D 30.71 in
New Upholstered Hans Wegner GE-290 / 3 Sofa 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 / 3 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. New cushions with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

GE-236/4 in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model GE-236 / 4 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Getama Denmark. Made in solid teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Design 'GE 290/3' Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design sofa by Hans Wegner, circa 1950s, with wool upholstery and oak. Model 'GE 290
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood, Oak

GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare modular sofa designed by of of the best mid century designers Hans J Wegner for Getama. Model
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table by Getama in light natural oak and brass details. Matches the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
H 21.26 in W 73.63 in D 26.78 in
Scandinavian Sofa, GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Three-Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama. Three seats. Solid oak base. Design from 1959
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa & Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant lounge set consist of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. The set was designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1955, the 240/3 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
H 30.5 in W 69 in D 29.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240/3 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
H 30.5 in W 69 in D 29.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa - Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two-seat version of the 290 lounge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
H 28 in W 82.5 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Getama Oak Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal getama oak sofa for your home. A getama oak sofa — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 148 variations of the antique or vintage getama oak sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the getama oak sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each getama oak sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Getama Oak Sofa?

A getama oak sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,390, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $11,452.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  

Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.