GETAMA Seating
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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Creator: GETAMA
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Vita 2-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in the 1950s, this stunning model is known as the VITA sofa. The silhouette pulls from traditional forms but is crafted i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair with Arms, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Large Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak Blue Grey
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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 Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair w/ Arms - Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
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 as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 armchair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Oak
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 as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
Materials
Beech
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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 Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Getama seating for sale on 1stDibs.
GETAMA seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 45 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 184 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by GETAMA were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Fredericia, Gubi, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for GETAMA seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $637 and can go as high as $15,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,680.