GETAMA Furniture
The story of how GETAMA got its name is perhaps as unique as the range of subdued but sophisticated Scandinavian modern furniture for which the manufacturer is known (thanks to a partnership with Hans Wegner).
In the late 1890s in the Danish town of Gedsted, a young cabinetmaker by the name of Carl Pedersen opted to use seaweed — rather than the traditional heather or straw — as mattress stuffing. Pedersen named his new factory Gedsted Tang-og Madrasfabrik (the “Gedsted Seaweed and Mattress Factory”), which he abbreviated to GETAMA. Seaweed’s fire-retardant properties make it an excellent and safe upholstery material for mattresses, chairs and sofas. Pedersen leveraged this quality as a selling point — the abundance of seaweed on the shores of Denmark and its weightlessness added to its appeal as an economical but durable upholstery filling for all kinds of furnishings. The crowning quality was its softness.
GETAMA’s seaweed mattresses proved so popular for their comfort and durability that Pedersen had to expand into a larger factory within the first year. He felt almost obligated to launch a line of bedroom furniture to accompany his much-loved mattresses.
The working relationship established in 1959 between Hans Wegner and GETAMA afforded the company the opportunity to break into the international market. Wegner — a legendary Danish carpenter and furniture designer revered by mid-century modern collectors everywhere — became one of the brand’s principal designers and often spent a great deal of time at the factory — refining and adjusting each new piece until he felt satisfied that it was ready for production. For decades, Wegner’s impressive contributions to GETAMA’s daybeds, lounge chairs, sofas and dining room tables became the backbone of the company’s sales.
Over the years, other designers entered into working agreements with GETAMA, including Nissen & Gehl, OM Design, 2R Design, Blum and Balle, and Jørgen Gammelgaard. Copenhagen native Nanna Ditzel, a Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts alum who trained under Kaare Klint, designed GETAMA’s Mondial coffee table. Alongside her husband, Jørgen Ditzel, she also created the sensuously curvy and wildly popular Ring chair.
Today, the sleek modern furniture that GETAMA manufactures is still inclusive of their lauded mattresses.
On 1stDibs, find vintage GETAMA seating, tables, storage cabinets and other furniture.
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Period: 20th Century
Creator: GETAMA
Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in New York, NY
An extra large version of the Wegner sofa for GETAMA. The four-seat sofa is preserved with original striped wool upholstery and oak hardwood legs.
Frame is in good sturdy conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Renens, CH
One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is recog...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Boucle.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Hans Wegner Midcentury Armchairs for GETAMA, Set of Two
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, this set of GE 151 armchairs are a Classic example of Mid-Century Modern design.
Featuring angular black painted beechwood frames and arms, the newly restored...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner
GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956.
Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s. Sculpted teak frame with exposed, bespoke brass fittings. The frames have been carefully ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
3 Seater Sofa, Model GE290, in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seater sofa, model GE290, designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Hans J. Wegner in 1953, epitomizes the timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship char...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Midcentury Armchairs for GETAMA, Set of Four
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, this set of four GE 151 armchairs are a Classic example of Mid-Century Modern design.
Featuring angular black painted beechwood frames and arms, the newly restored chairs...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner
GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956
Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New foam...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Chairs GE 300 Easy Chairs for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner chairs GE 300 easy chairs for GETAMA, Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in Oak and Black Leather, 1980
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Robust Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in oak and black leather, 1980. This chair has new upholstery in black leather. It is very comfortable and in good...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
This pair of armchairs (Model GE 181 A) was designed by Hans Wegner and produced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak
Tall Easy Chair in Oak and Red Wool Fabric by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
This tall easy chair, designed by the renowned Hans J. Wegner and meticulously crafted by GETAMA in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and comfort of Scandinavian design. Crafted fro...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Hallingdal from Kvadrat.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Three-Seat Sofa of Oak and Red Wool Fabric by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seat sofa, a masterpiece of Danish design by the iconic Hans J. Wegner, epitomizes both elegance and comfort. Crafted from solid oak and upholstered in vibrant red wool fa...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s GE671 Settee by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in Laminated Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated oak settee with flag halyard back supports and upholstered seat and back cushions. From the GE671 collection designed for GETAMA in 1967.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare set of chairs, consisting of an easy and a lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1984. They were produced, circa 1990s.
This set features a beautiful upholstery i...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure tan aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid teak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid soap treated oak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak Blue Grey
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very large modular sofa model: GE-280 by the famous Danish design grandmaster Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA.
Wonderful Minimalist design, very comfortable sofa due to its high back. The...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather by GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Three-seat Danish sofa in oak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
The rarely seen model GE-40 sofa with it´s simple but elegant Wegner design feature a strong oak frame with small and s...
Category
1960s Danish Adam Style Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Coffee Table by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern coffee table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This table is currently being refinished. The price noted includes refinishing.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Teak
Oak Side Table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA with Two Flip-Up Leaves
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
Oak side table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA with two drop-down leaves.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Sofa, GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Three-Seat
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama. Three seats. Solid oak base.
Design from 1959, produced from the late 1960s.
Excellent condition. Very beautiful patina. New Bultex...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark.
Chairs are made of solid oak and covered with original fabric.
Some slight scuffing and scratches based on normal we...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak Side Table with Green Tiles by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, this mid-century side table features a grid of incised green ceramic tiles set into an oak frame, perfect for a su...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
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.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, smoked Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of smoked oak.
New upholstered cushions with yellow fabric.
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wool
Pair of Oak Cigar Chairs Model Ge240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a particularly good original pair of Wegner Cigar chairs, all original apart from the covers on the cushions, which retain the original interiors, so feel as they should to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale high back armchair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and original cushions in greenish striped wool, produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 37...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool (seemingly reupholstered at a later date), produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detach...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
A Pair of Hans J. Wegner Easy Chairs, Model GE-370, Mid 20th Century, Danish
By GETAMA
Located in Bristol, GB
A pair of original GE370 easy chairs designed by "The Master of the Chair", Hans J. Wegner and produced by Getama, one of Denmarks' oldest and most admired furniture manufacturers. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
When this iconic model was released in 1950, the unusual combination of rope, white-varnished steel and sheepskin had never been seen before in the furniture industry. It was a way for Hans Wegner to demonstrate his ability to design innovative, practical and comfortable furniture with every possible material.
Unveiled in Copenhagen in 1950 at an exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark, the design received mixed reviews. Kaare Klint famously likened it to something from a gynaecologist’s office. But from the jump, fashion people fawned. It was splashed across magazines, models posing on its tightly wound string seat.
The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The story goes that in 1949 Wegner was at the beach, digging himself into the sand when he found the perfect lean-back position for seaside repose, which inspired him to make it in something more sturdy. This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles. The ergonomic, spaceship-like form still looks innovative despite being over 70 years old. The bottom frame is made of a white-varnished steel structure with beechwood leg caps. The legs are splayed with the front ones connected by a stretcher, establishing the firm base for the body. The top-frame is made of chrome-plated steel that serves as the frame for the stretched halyard. Halyard rope, or flagpole rope, is traditionally used to raise and lower a flag on most external halyard flagpoles. The unusual combination of materials is continued by the cognac leather head pillow secured to the back. The chair is cosied up with sheepskin that - along with the headrest - softens the industrial shape of the steel.
This iconic Wegner model was already presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950. For several decades it was manufactured by Danish brand Getama in small quantities. In the late ’80s it went out of production altogether. PP Møbler...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Model GE 258 for Getama Sleeper Sofa in Light Wood & Bubble Gum Pink
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner attributed Model GE 258 for Getama sleeper sofa with newer bubble gum pink upholstery. The backrest can be raised, giving you added storage space fo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Hans Wegner Oak Cigar Sofas in White Pebbled Fabric for Getama, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak Model GE240/2 "Cigar Sofa" for Getama, 1950s. Recently re-upholstered by the previous owner with removable slipcovers in a white pebble weave. These sofas feature ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair GE 673 "Nøglehullet" of Oak and Leather GETAMA 70s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Aarhus C, DK
The iconic rocking chair called "Nøglehullet" - the keyhole - model GE 673 by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) in 1967.
The chair is manufactured in the 1970s of solid oak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Savak Wool, "GE-530", 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A fine pair of lounge chairs in solid dark stained oak, reupholstered cushions in great quality striped savak wool. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, model "GE-530".
Hans J. Wegner (Danish, 1914–2007) was a renowned furniture designer associated with Organic Functionalism. Born in southern Denmark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the Classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wool
Danish Modern Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Cigar" Model teak sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s. It retains it's original finish and has been recently teak oiled. Reu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 sofa designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Getama furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
GETAMA furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of GETAMA furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 148 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 264 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by GETAMA were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fredericia, Kai Kristiansen, and Verner Panton. Prices for GETAMA furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $544 and can go as high as $55,014, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,098.