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Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s

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 leather.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s
Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s

Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

1960s Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Chair in Oak and Canvas A rare and refined example of Hans J.

Category

20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

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Danish Rocking Chair GE-673 'Keyhole' Designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner
Danish Rocking Chair GE-673 'Keyhole' Designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Keyhole 675 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1967
Vintage Danish Keyhole 675 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1967

Vintage Danish Keyhole 675 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1967

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H 40.95 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 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 GETAMA, Denmark in 1967.

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
Round Oak Dining Table with Recessed "Keyhole" Tapered Legs by Hans J. Wegner

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, Produced by 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
Rocking Chair 'GE673' Getama Designed by Hans J. Wegner

Rocking Chair 'GE673' Getama Designed by Hans J. Wegner

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H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in

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 Getama - a rocking chair with a body in solid oak and a comfortable seat in either ca...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

1960s Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair
1960s Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair

1960s Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair

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H 41 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

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
Hans Wegner Keyhole Dining Table

Hans Wegner Keyhole Dining Table

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Rare Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Dining table manufactured by Johannes Hansen.Teak top and Oak legs Signed to tables bottom.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner “Keyhole” Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner “Keyhole” Rocking Chair

Hans Wegner “Keyhole” Rocking Chair

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H 40.5 in W 30 in D 34 in

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
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair

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H 41 in W 30 in D 33 in

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Finely detailed dark oak Keyhole rocker designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama .With Canvas seat,back and pillow.Branded mark to chair.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair

Hans Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair

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H 41 in W 31 in D 34 in

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
Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967

Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967

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H 41 in W 30.5 in D 35.5 in

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 frame with natural linen of later date and original head rest, all wood joints withou...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967
Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967

Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967

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H 41 in W 30.5 in D 35.5 in

Hans J. Wegner 'Keyhole' Rocking Chair, 1967

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful rocking chair 'Keyhole' model GE-673, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, designed in 1967, oak frame with natural linen of later date and original head rest, all wood joints withou...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Keyhole rocking chair Getama Denamrk 1967
Hans J. Wegner Keyhole rocking chair Getama Denamrk 1967

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 nicknamed the "Keyhole" chair because of the cutout in the front posts which acts as a "kno...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Hans J. Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Denmark, 1967
Hans J. Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Denmark, 1967

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 chair was called keyhole chair because the fronts look like keyholes.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Keyhole" rocking chair, Hans J Wegner, Denmark, 1960s.
Keyhole" rocking chair, Hans J Wegner, Denmark, 1960s.

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 beams to insert the support beams of the seat. The design is reminiscent of shipbui...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Rocking chair, "The Keyhole" by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
Rocking chair, "The Keyhole" by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.

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 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Rocking chair, "The Keyhole, " by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
Rocking chair, "The Keyhole, " by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.

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 and leather.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas, Leather

Bright Keyhole Rocker by Hans J. Wegner
Bright Keyhole Rocker by Hans J. Wegner

Bright Keyhole Rocker by Hans J. Wegner

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H 41 in W 32 in D 31 in

Bright Keyhole Rocker by Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Designed by Hans Wegner made by Getama

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen

Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH30 dining chairs Carl Hansen & Son Denmark 1952
Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH30 dining chairs Carl Hansen & Son Denmark 1952

Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH30 dining chairs Carl Hansen & Son Denmark 1952

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

The elegant curved backrest is seamlessly joined with Wegner’s signature keyhole-shaped joints, a hallmark of his technical sophistication.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8

By Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Culver City, CA

Each one is adorned with Hans Wegner's mesmerizing CH23 keyhole joints, intricate and graceful as the swirls of a wizard's spell.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Round Hans Wegner Keyhole Dining Table in Teak
Round Hans Wegner Keyhole Dining Table in Teak

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
Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner

Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner

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H 41 in W 31 in D 30 in

Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Keyhole 675 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA Oak "Keyhole" Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner for GETAMA Oak "Keyhole" Rocking Chair

Hans Wegner for GETAMA Oak "Keyhole" Rocking Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautifully designed and very comfortable oak rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA aptly named the "Keyhole" rocker for it's inserted seat rail design at the front, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Oak

Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark
Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark

Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Getama in Denmark in the 1960ies. The chair is in very good and original condition with just slight traces of us...

Category

20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rocking Chair by H. Wegner for GETAMA Model Ge-673 Oak
Rocking Chair by H. Wegner for GETAMA Model Ge-673 Oak

Rocking Chair by H. Wegner for GETAMA Model Ge-673 Oak

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H 41.34 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in

Rocking Chair by H. Wegner for GETAMA Model Ge-673 Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Oirlo, LI

Here is Hans Wegner's iconic"Keyhole Chair"for GETAMA. Its name comes from the holes in the front beams to insert the seat support beams.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair

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H 41 in W 32 in D 31 in

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/canvas on seat, back and headrest, as well as keyhole-shaped joinery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Linen, Canvas

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark

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H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Madrid, ES

Keyhole rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in Denmark in 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair, Denmark, circa 1960
Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair, Denmark, circa 1960

Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Rocking Chair, Denmark, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Hudson, NY

A very unique rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, model GE673 in honey stained oak and canvas seat and back supports. This version was updated with a beautiful butto...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Hans J. Wegner
Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Hans J. Wegner

Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Hans J. Wegner

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H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in

Keyhole Rocking Chair for Getama, Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Antwerpen, BE

'Keyhole' Rocking chair, by Hans J. Wegner. Model GE673, in oak with linen upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas, Leather

Hans Wegner Model GE673 Rocker "Keyhole" ***Saturday Sale***
Hans Wegner Model GE673 Rocker "Keyhole" ***Saturday Sale***

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".

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen

“Keyhole” Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960
“Keyhole” Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960

“Keyhole” Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wilnis, UT

Stunning rocking chair model “Keyhole” designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by Getama in Denmark, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

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H 41 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

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 back, newly upholstered head bolster, and keyhole-shaped joinery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Oak and Leather Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Oak and Leather Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

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 seat and back, head bolster, and keyhole-shaped joinery.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker

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H 40.56 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Fantastic Keyhole rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

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H 41 in W 31 in D 32 in

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 its keyhole-shaped joinery.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Round Keyhole Dining Table in Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner Round Keyhole Dining Table in Oak, Denmark, 1950s

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Oak Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark
Hans Wegner Oak Keyhole Rocking Chair for GETAMA, Denmark

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

"Keyhole" Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960
"Keyhole" Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960

"Keyhole" Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wilnis, UT

Stunning rocking chair model "Keyhole" designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by GETAMA in Denmark, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Keyhole Rocking Chair in Solid Oak by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark
Keyhole Rocking Chair in Solid Oak by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark

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. The chair has an unique shaped frame made of oak, which shows immediately why the cha...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler

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Rare keyhole rocking chair model GE-273 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

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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 Rocking-chairs for You

The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.

A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.

Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.

In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.