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Hans Wegner Getama GE-236 Teak Four Seater Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Garnerville, NY
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE-236 sofa. Danish Modern at its finest. Signed with burn in mark on the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Teak Daybed by Getama, Mid Century Modern
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
Simple to the point of perfection. A solid teak frame and newly upholstered leather cushion. A
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Teak "Floating" Nightstands for Getama with Textured Amethyst Glass
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist floating teak nightstands by Hans Wegner for GETAMA with original textured deep amethyst
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Teak

Teak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama GE-270, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner Getama GE-270, 1956 The GE-270 lounge chairs, designed by Hans Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Vintage Danish Lounge Chairs by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA 1960s, Set of 2
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chairs GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA 1960s, set of 2 Pair of Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Set of Restored Floating Nightstands in Teak and Glass by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Hans Wegner Set of two floating nightstands in teak and glass by Getama. The set of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak, Glass

Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Getama. The headboard is made of woven cane and has floating side tables with black glass removable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE-280 Teak Red Leather Lounge chairs by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE-280 Teak Red Leather Lounge chairs by GETAMA. Solid teak sculpted frames
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, "GE-258", Daybed in Teak, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE-258 Daybed, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare Vintage Hans J. Wegner for Getama Model 330/3A in Teak & Wool, 1965
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa in carved teak frame and light burgundy boiled wool upholstery with original spring back and seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design sofa or daybed for GETAMA, Denmark. Restored cane headboard and refinished teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
H 26 in W 79 in D 35 in
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
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak

Armchair GE 270, Hans J. Wegner, Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair GE 270 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

 Armchair GE 270, Hans J. Wegner, Getama
 Armchair GE 270, Hans J. Wegner, Getama
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
H 30 in W 76.75 in D 33.75 in
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Buffalo, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
produced by Getama are in great original condition, the Teak has been dusted and oiled, and the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern 2-Seat Sofa by Aage Petersen for Getama GE88
By GETAMA, Aage Petersen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Modern 2-Seat Sofa by Aage Petersen for Getama Model number GE88. This 2-seat sofa couch has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. While the original
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa For Getama. model 236/4 Made in Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
,, original ink stamp GETAMA ,hans wegner Classic Modernist Design,, Frame in solid teak. Model 236/4
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Adjustable Daybed GE-1 in Teakwood by GETAMA, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
by GETAMA in the 1950s. Can be set in a flat position and turned into a daybed. Made from solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

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

Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1960's for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Daybed model GE 7 Denmark, circa 1965. Teak, painted wood, upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restored teak frames with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands by GETAMA Fully restored
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Three-seater Sofa Model GE290 Made In Teak & Light Wool By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in teak, model GE 290, is an emblem of Danish modernism and functionality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
contrasting Teak armrests. New foam cushions upholstered in a high quality tweed wool very sympathetic to the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
contrasting Teak armrests. Original steel sprung cushions upholstered in a high quality tweed wool very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" sofa by GETAMA in original patched leather, Denmark, 1950s Hans J Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chair produced by GETAMA in Gedsted
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
cushions. Frame in solid teak. Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

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 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Chicago, IL
Description: Hans J. Wegner daybed, model GE 19 Made by: Getama, Denmark, c. 1950 Material
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner Daybed
Hans J. Wegner Daybed
H 16.25 in W 75.25 in D 28.5 in
Danish Modern Coffee Table by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern coffee table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960s. This table is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 27.56 in
Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner
Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner
H 42 in W 29 in D 26 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 highback lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by Getama, Denmark. Made in solid teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish modern "Cigar" model lounge chairs, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa. Produced by Getama. Wood is Afromosia. Refinished and Reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa
H 31 in W 82 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Getama. These chairs have a beautiful patina commensurate with their age on both the solid teak frames
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans Wegner Daybed with Cane Back Rest
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Teak daybed designed in 1954 by Hans Wegner for Danish company Getama. Teak wood frame and cane
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Hans Wegner Daybed with Cane Back Rest
Hans Wegner Daybed with Cane Back Rest
H 28.75 in W 80.71 in D 35.83 in
Hans Wegner GE236/4 Sofa in Teak for GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hans Wegner model GE236/4 sofa in teak for GETAMA. Made in Denmark, 1950s. New upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Three-Seat Teak-Framed Sofa, Model GE-236, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans Welling
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans Wegner designed this comfortable three-seat sofa, model GE-236, for GETAMA in the mid-1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Side Table in Solid Teak and Oak for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Side or coffee table designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. Top in solid teak with two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Teak and Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful desk with an oak base and teak top designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

GE-259 Adjustible Daybed / Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, ON
Introducing the Teak GE-259 Adjustable Daybed/Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, a stunning Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tulsa, OK
solid darker teak. They are vintage from circa 1960. Both have GETAMA Hans Wegner Marks to the bottoms
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Model 236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Vendor Reference Number
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
An great sofa designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Gedsted. This sofa's versatility made it to one of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Teak GE-290 Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Köln, DE
Hallingdal von Kvadrat vermutlich Farbcode 907. • Hersteller: Getama • Design: Hans J Wegner • Herkunft
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Rare Armchair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, Model Ge-320
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Denmark by GETAMA. The frame is made from teak and the cushions are covered with a green wool fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Hans J Wegner Double Master Bed with Teak and Rattan
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Alvesta, SE
Very sober and elegant daybed from Danish GETAMA, designed by Hans J Wegner. Rattan headboard with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Faux Leather, Rattan, Glass, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Armchair Cigaren Model GE-240, Teak and Oak GE240 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hamburg, HH
Hans J. Wegner armchair, model GE-240, 'Cigaren' with frame of massive teak, armrest of oak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

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Getama Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of getama teak you’re looking for. An item from our selection of getama teak — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of getama teak you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of getama teak made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of getama teak has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Aage Petersen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Getama Teak?

A piece of getama teak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,004, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $22,099.

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.