Wegner Keyhole
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.5 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
Keyhole" rocking chair, Hans J Wegner, Denmark, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. A very large rocking chair which name comes from the holes in the front
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Culver City, CA
Wegner's mesmerizing CH23 keyhole joints, intricate and graceful as the swirls of a wizard's spell. These
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Recent Sales
Danish Rocking Chair GE-673 'Keyhole' Designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, Denmark
Danish rocking chair 'Keyhole' 'Nøglehullet' designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner.
Beautiful rocking
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 31.89 in
Vintage Danish Keyhole 675 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Stunning oak frame rocking chair, ergonomically designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Round Oak Dining Table with Recessed "Keyhole" Tapered Legs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brussels, BE
Round dining table by Hans J. Wegner in oak with keyhole shapes in legs.
Double stamped GETAMA
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rocking Chair 'GE673' Getama Designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Viborg, DK
The rocking chair GE673 is designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1967. Wegner designed "The Keyhole" for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
1960s Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocking chair with ivory linen upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Hans Wegner Keyhole Dining Table
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Dining table manufactured by Johannes Hansen.Teak top and Oak legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner “Keyhole” Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple Wide Oak Rocking Chair with Heavy Canvas Upholstery and Head Bolster.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Finely detailed dark oak Keyhole rocker designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama .With
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare factory orange Hans Wegner rocking chair made by Getama.
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful rocking chair 'Keyhole' model GE-673, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, designed in 1967, oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful rocking chair 'Keyhole' model GE-673, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, designed in 1967, oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Keyhole rocking chair Getama Denamrk 1967
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
An incredible oak rocking chair by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted. This charming design is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Hans J. Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Denmark, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1967. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
The Keyhole rocker was designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner for Getama. This example features an oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas, Leather
Hans Wegner Model GE673 Rocker "Keyhole" ***Saturday Sale***
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1967 Hans Wegner model GE673 rocker, also known as "Keyhole". Wood, we believe to be a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen
Rocking chair, "The Keyhole" by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rocking chair, "The Keyhole" by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
Model: GE-673
Design 1967
Oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Rocking chair, "The Keyhole, " by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rocking chair, "The Keyhole" by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
Model: GE-673
Design 1967
Oak, canvas
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas, Leather
“Keyhole” Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning rocking chair model “Keyhole” designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by Getama in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bright Keyhole Rocker by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An orange enameled rocking chair with keyhole-shaped joinery with original canvas seat, back, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen
Round Hans Wegner Keyhole Dining Table in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A round Hans Wegner keyhole dining table in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Keyhole 675 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. Oak frame and natural linen. Made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Hans Wegner for GETAMA Oak "Keyhole" Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully designed and very comfortable oak rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Oak
Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Getama in Denmark in the 1960ies
Category
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
"Keyhole" Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning rocking chair model "Keyhole" designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by GETAMA in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 40.56 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Rocking Chair by H. Wegner for GETAMA Model Ge-673 Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
Here is Hans Wegner's iconic"Keyhole Chair"for GETAMA.
Its name comes from the holes in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Folksy and ergonomically designed, the Oak Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner features natural linen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Linen, Canvas
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Madrid, ES
Keyhole rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in Denmark in 1960s. Frame made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair, Denmark, circa 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
A very unique rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, model GE673 in honey stained oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerpen, BE
'Keyhole' Rocking chair, by Hans J. Wegner. Model GE673, in oak with linen upholstery. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Folksy and ergonomically designed Oak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner. Features canvas sling seat and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Oak and Leather Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Folksy and ergonomically designed Oak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner. Features brown leather sling
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Fantastic Keyhole rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. Rare example in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the keyhole rocking chair is easily distinguishable through oak frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Round Keyhole Dining Table in Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Maastricht, NL
A beautiful round oak 'Keyhole' dining table by Danish designer Hans Wegner. The table is in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Oak Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Madrid, ES
Keyhole rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in Denmark in the end of Fifties. Frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
Keyhole Rocking Chair in Solid Oak by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Rocking chair (model 673) is designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA A/S, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
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Wegner Keyhole For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic wegner keyhole available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, every wegner keyhole was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wegner keyhole, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right wegner keyhole, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA each produced at least one beautiful wegner keyhole that is worth considering.
How Much is a Wegner Keyhole?
Prices for a wegner keyhole can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,978.
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.
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