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Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy
Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy

Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Palm Desert, CA

comfort. A hallmark of postmodern design, the Getsuen chair reflects Umeda’s playful, poetic approach and

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy

Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)
MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)

MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

, velvet chair Getsuen were worthwhile. But seeing young people from Asia with no previous knowledge of the

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Laminate, Wood

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Ping-Pong Wall Lamps by Masanori Umeda for Iguzzini, 1979
Ping-Pong Wall Lamps by Masanori Umeda for Iguzzini, 1979

Ping-Pong Wall Lamps by Masanori Umeda for Iguzzini, 1979

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H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in

Ping-Pong Wall Lamps by Masanori Umeda for Iguzzini, 1979

By Masanori Umeda, iGuzzini

Located in UTRECHT, NL

works such as the Getsuen lounge chair and the Tawaraya boxing ring. We added a picture of the 1979

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Masanori Umeda Getsuen Chair Edra Japan, 1990
Masanori Umeda Getsuen Chair Edra Japan, 1990

Masanori Umeda Getsuen Chair Edra Japan, 1990

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H 35.04 in W 34.45 in D 39.38 in

Masanori Umeda Getsuen Chair Edra Japan, 1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Munster, NRW

Lounge chair model Getsuen chair, designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy. Designed 1990. Steel

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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Getsuen Chair in Red Velvet by Masanori Umeda
Getsuen Chair in Red Velvet by Masanori Umeda

Getsuen Chair in Red Velvet by Masanori Umeda

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H 35.44 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in

Getsuen Chair in Red Velvet by Masanori Umeda

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Dronten, NL

The Edra "Getsuen Chair" upholstered in rich red velvet. The lily-shaped armchair 'Getsuen' is a

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1990s Japanese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990
Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990

Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990

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H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in

Getsuen Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Outstanding example of Memphis design this rare easy chair model Getsuen, lily-shaped was designed

Category

1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pink Getsuen Lili Chair by Masanori Umeda, for Edra, Italy
Pink Getsuen Lili Chair by Masanori Umeda, for Edra, Italy

Pink Getsuen Lili Chair by Masanori Umeda, for Edra, Italy

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Brecht, BE

A very rare easy chair model Getsuen "Lily" designed by Masanori Umeda. manufactured by Edra

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Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

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Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda
Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda

Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Renens, CH

The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1990s
Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1990s

Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1990s

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Renens, CH

The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Renens, CH

The Getsuen or Lily chaise longue was designed by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda in the 1990s

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Renens, CH

The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda during the 1990s

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Blue Set of Two Lounge Flower Chairs Designed by Masonaria Umeda
Blue Set of Two Lounge Flower Chairs Designed by Masonaria Umeda

Blue Set of Two Lounge Flower Chairs Designed by Masonaria Umeda

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Antwerp, BE

intense blue. Suitable for any type of office or living room. The Getsuen chairs are in an original and

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Getsuen "Lily" Chair by EDRA in Red velvet by Masanori Umeda
Getsuen "Lily" Chair by EDRA in Red velvet by Masanori Umeda

Getsuen "Lily" Chair by EDRA in Red velvet by Masanori Umeda

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Rhinebeck, NY

. High technology combined with skilled craftsmanship. Getsuen “Lily” Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair
Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair

Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair

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H 35 in W 39 in D 32.5 in

Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Astoria, NY

Masanori Umeda for Edra Getsuen Lily Chair, with red velvet upholstery, Edra label to reverse. 35

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Getsuen Lily Green Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990
Getsuen Lily Green Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990

Getsuen Lily Green Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990

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H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in

Getsuen Lily Green Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Masanori Umeda Getsuen lily red easy chair by Edra, circa 1990. Velvet covered moulded steel frame

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Red Post Modern 90s Getsuen Lily Flower Chair Designed by Masonaria Umeda Edra
Red Post Modern 90s Getsuen Lily Flower Chair Designed by Masonaria Umeda Edra

Red Post Modern 90s Getsuen Lily Flower Chair Designed by Masonaria Umeda Edra

By Edra, Masanori Umeda

Located in Basel, BS

Rare easy chair model Getsuen ‘Lily’ designed by Masanori Umeda. Manufactured by Edra, circa 1990

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Renens, CH

The Getsuen or Lily chaise longue was designed by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda in the 1990s

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990
Rare Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990

Rare Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair by Edra, circa 1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Rare easy chair model Getsuen ‘Lily’ designed by Masanori Umeda. Manufactured by Edra, circa 1990

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Getsuen Chair from the Flower Collection by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990
Getsuen Chair from the Flower Collection by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990

Getsuen Chair from the Flower Collection by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990

By Edra, Masanori Umeda

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

We proudly presents this work of art. Get yourself a piece of design history! We have a Getsuen

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Lily Chair in Style of Masanori Umeda, 1990's
Lily Chair in Style of Masanori Umeda, 1990's

Lily Chair in Style of Masanori Umeda, 1990's

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H 38.59 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in

Lily Chair in Style of Masanori Umeda, 1990's

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Budapest, HU

The Lily Chair in the style of Masanori Umeda's Getsuen (Lily) Chair, designed for Edra in 1990, is

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Getsuen Chair by Masonori Umeda from Edra Italian Fornitur, 1988
Getsuen Chair by Masonori Umeda from Edra Italian Fornitur, 1988

Getsuen Chair by Masonori Umeda from Edra Italian Fornitur, 1988

By Edra, Masanori Umeda

Located in Lucca, IT

Getsuen Chair Florer by Masonari Umeda Japan design has work in Italy whith collaboration Edra

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

A pair of Getsuen "Lily" chairs
A pair of Getsuen "Lily" chairs

A pair of Getsuen "Lily" chairs

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H 36 in W 36.5 in D 34 in

A pair of Getsuen "Lily" chairs

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Sundridge, GB

On a molded steel frame covered in velvet and with 3 chrome feet. Designed by Masanori Umeda, an award winning designer from Japan who spent much of his working life in Italy. EDRA (...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Getsuen Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal getsuen chair for your home. Each getsuen chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer getsuen chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A getsuen chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made getsuen chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Masanori Umeda and Edra are consistently popular.

How Much is a Getsuen Chair?

The average selling price for a getsuen chair at 1stDibs is $4,016, while they’re typically $1,728 on the low end and $7,835 for the highest priced.

Masanori Umeda for sale on 1stDibs

From his cheerful Getsuen Lily chair to his provocative Ginza robot cabinet, Masanori Umeda’s furniture designs are often described by critics and collectors alike as poetic, ironic and full of whimsy. 

Umeda was born in 1941 in Kanagawa, graduating from Tokyo’s Kuwasawa Design School in 1962. In 1967, he moved to Milan, Italy, where he began his design career working in the studio of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. From 1970 to 1979, Umeda was a design consultant for the Olivetti studio, and there he met prolific furniture designer and architect Ettore Sottsass, who founded the Memphis Group, Italy's boldest, brashest postmodern design movement.

In the early 1980s, Umeda joined Memphis, creating his most famous piece, the Tawayara boxing ring seating unit in 1981. Comprising a monochrome, Tatami matte floor, tie-dyed cushions, bungee-style ropes and flexible lighting at each of the four corners, the Tawayara was Umeda’s homage to space-constrained Japanese living areas. It remains one of Umeda’s rarest pieces (only 30 were ever made). Fashion designer and icon Karl Lagerfeld once owned a Tawayara boxing ring that featured prominently in his Monaco apartment.

In 1986, Umeda returned to Japan and opened his U-MetaDesign Studio (now Umeda Design Studio Inc.) in Tokyo, garnering accolades for his uniquely lighthearted collection of armchairs, lounge chairs, table lamps and decorative objects.

Over the course of his career, Umeda has won several awards, including the BraunPrize in 1968, the Grand Prix of Japan Display Design Award in 1981, the Japan Commercial Space Design Award in 1984 and the Grand Prix of Good Design Award in 1990.

Umeda continues to design furnishings that embody the spirit of postmodernism, enjoying collaborations with Memphis Milano and Italian furniture manufacturer Edra. His pieces have been exhibited internationally and are held in the collections of museums around the world, including the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, which acquired more than 180 of his works in 2015. 

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Masanori Umeda seating, lighting and serveware.

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.

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