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Hans Wegner Ge 240 Cigar

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Hopefully, as the photos show, these are a beautiful pair of cigar chairs, the frames in great condition, and with freshly upholstered cushions in Mocha colour boucle

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark
Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark

Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Ystad, SE

Early Stool / Ottoman, Model GE-240 “Cigar,” by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Denmark, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark

Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early production Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series because of the shape of the arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions
New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions

New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

We are a Scandinavian Design Showroom based in Miami. We specialize in iconic, mid-century original Nordic and Scandinavian designs, handmade at the original factories. It's our Semi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner - Model GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955 A model GE-240 Cigar lounge chair by Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's

Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chairs model GE-240 / ...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames

Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames

Located in Topeka, KS

This is an incredible pair of Danish or Scandinavian Modern style walnut stained wood armchair frames with a flair likely inspired by iconic designer Hans Wegner. He designed a gorge...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240
Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

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H 73 in W 68 in D 75 in

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lund, SE

Cigar chairs, model GE240. Design Hans J Wegner 1955. Made by GETAMA, Denmark. Oak, original fabric.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric
Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Milan, IT

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric produced by Getama.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama

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 and manufactured by Getama Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950's. This exquisite pi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair
Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Panningen, NL

Gorgeous vintage lounge chair model GE-240 “Cigar” designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark
Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark

Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark

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H 29.53 in W 68.12 in D 30.71 in

Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Oak three-seat 'Cigar' sofa - model no. GE-240/2 Designer: Hans J Wegner Manufacturer: GETAMA, Denmark Date: 1955 Dimensions: Width 121cm; depth 78cm; height 75cm Con...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Description: Pair of oak 'Cigar' lounge chairs, model no. GE-240. Designer: Hans J Wegner Manufacturer: Getama, Denmark Date: 1955 Dimensions: Width 68cm; depth 78cm; he...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa

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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

The rarely seen 2 seat sofa version of Hans Wegner's iconic 'Cigar' design for Getama, Denmark, c1960 with oiled oak frame. The original sprung cushions have been recovered in Kvad...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner's most sought after lounge chair: The cigar. Designed in the 1950s and manufactured by GETAMA, Denmark, the cigar has achieved iconic status thanks to its clean lines and...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs
Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

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H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful, all-original pair of Wegner lounge chairs. This pair is in excellent vintage condition; even the original wool upholstery is immaculate. The GE240 is nicknamed the cigar c...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of oak. Reupholstered original spring cushions. The wooden parts have been refurbished.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama
Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama

Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama

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H 30 in W 48 in D 29 in

Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful oak settee by Hans J. Wegner. This sweet two-person sofa is a masterpiece of subtly simple joinery and design. It's particularly lovely seen from the back. We've recovered ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Oak

Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An oak GE-240 cigar lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by GETAMA, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak

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H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner. GE-240 'Cigar' sofa, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

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H 29 in W 27 in D 29.5 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design "Cigar" chair for GETAMA model 240 in smoked oak, stamped.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in L 29.93 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar Chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chairs designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240
Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240

Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans J. Wegner original oak "Cigar" chair, Model GE-240 for Getama.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240

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H 27 in W 71 in D 32 in

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oakland, CA

Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans J. Wegner design "Cigar" chairs Model 240 for GETAMA. Handsome Scandinavian design lounge or easy chairs by the master Hans Wegner, Denmark. Masculine solid chairs executed wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in L 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in L 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE-240 'Cigar' chairs, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa

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H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 68.9 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner. GE-240 Cigar chair, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA

Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA

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H 14.5 in W 23.5 in D 17 in

Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylish GE-240 "Cigar" stool designed by architect, Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Wood, Walnut

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA
Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA

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H 29.14 in W 27.17 in L 29.14 in

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in London, GB

A smart armchairs by design legend Hans J. Wegner. Denmark, circa 1955-1965. Solid oak, original upholstery which is perfectly usable but has some signs of age, can be update...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA
Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA

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H 31.11 in W 68.9 in D 30.71 in

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

A smart three-seat sofa by design legend Hans J. Wegner. Denmark, circa 1955-1965.  Solid oak, original upholstery which is perfectly usable but has some signs of age, can be ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame with original sprung cushions reupholstered in blue Bute wool fabric. Maker's brand under seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark
1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Original springs pillows - Carefully refurbished - Measures: height of seat 42 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern Pair of GE 240 Hans Wegner Cigar Armchairs
Danish Modern Pair of GE 240 Hans Wegner Cigar Armchairs

Danish Modern Pair of GE 240 Hans Wegner Cigar Armchairs

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of Hans Wagner model GE 240 cigar armchairs for GETAMA with oak frames, and in original red wool upholstery. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner
GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner

GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 - 'Cigar' easy chair in solid, patinated oak and cushions in light wool.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair

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H 31 in W 27 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series because of the shape of the arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Midcentury Ge-240 Cigar Stool in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Midcentury Ge-240 Cigar Stool in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s

Midcentury Ge-240 Cigar Stool in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Ottoman in oak with fabric seat, designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by GETAMA Denmark. Great original condition.

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Hans J. Wegner, pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for Getama
Hans J. Wegner, pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for Getama

Hans J. Wegner, pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for Getama

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Hans J. Wegner, Pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner, Pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for GETAMA

Hans J. Wegner, Pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of lounge chairs, model GE-240 "Cigar". Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1955.

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Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored oak frame with contrasting teak arms. Original sprung cushions reupholstered with Kvadrat Hallingdal wool fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

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Two Danish 1960s GE-240 Cigar Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Two Danish 1960s GE-240 Cigar Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA

Two Danish 1960s GE-240 Cigar Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of 1960s GE-240 "Cigar" chairs in contrasting teak and oak by Hans Wegner for GETAMA.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

'Cigar Chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
'Cigar Chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s

'Cigar Chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hitchin, England

A 'Cigar chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark, 1950s.

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Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2
Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2

Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Asaa, DK

Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2 Pair of two GE 240 armchairs in oak and teak by Hans J.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

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H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

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Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

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Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240/cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

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Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240/Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner

GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner

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GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Hägersten, SE

"GE-240" or "Cigar" sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

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Located in London, England

The iconic 'Cigar' chair, (model GE-240) from Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, designed in 1955.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cigar Chairs" GE-240
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cigar Chairs" GE-240

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cigar Chairs" GE-240

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Located in Courbevoie, FR

Scandinavian pair of armchairs model GE-240 or "Cigar" in solid oak by Hans Wegner for GETAMA.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

Rare living room set by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of the iconic GE-240 series.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Wool, Oak

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Hans Wegner Ge 240 Cigar For Sale on 1stDibs

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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.

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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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