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.
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
Oak
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge chair model GE88 designed by the owner of the GETAMA f...
Teak
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. Teak arms with oak body. Somewhat beefier than the GE-...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge chair model GE88 designed by the owner of the GETAMA f...
Teak
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Ring Chairs in Cognac Color Leather
By GETAMA, Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Danish designer Nanna Ditzel believed that the best thoughts came from being in the most comfortable positions. From the onset she designed for the body and it's comfort. Breaking wi...
Leather, Foam, Oak
Hans Wegner Midcentury Armchairs for GETAMA, Set of Two
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basildon, London
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...
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Lounge Chairs by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA 1960s, Set of 2
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chairs GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA 1960s, set of 2 Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs model GE88 designed by the owner of t...
Teak
GE 375 armchair by Hans Wegner with footstool
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s armchair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. Made of oak with original cushions and matching footrest. Iconic GE 375 model armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner for...
Wood
$3,804Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair Model GE 181 A by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare GE-181-A armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish Getama factory during the 1950s. The ergonomic frame is made of high-quality oak wood in a dark and intense ...
Leather, Oak
2x Original Getama GE370 Midcentury Sessel Hans J. Wegner Eiche
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von zwei wunderschönen Midcentury Sesseln vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Getama aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Hans J Wegner, trägt ...
Fabric, Wood
GE 375 Armchair by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. Original pillows included. GE 375 model armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, in the 195...
Fabric, Wood
3x Original Getama GE375 Midcentury Sessel Hans J. Wegner Eiche
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von drei wunderschönen Midcentury Sesseln vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Getama aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Hans J Wegner, trägt ...
Fabric, Wood
$14,285 / set
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Paris, FR
Solid oak, wool seat 80 x 75 x 85 cm
Wool, Oak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner GE Dining Chairs for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 Hans Wegner GE dining chairs for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s This set is newly upholstered in Raf Simons fabric by Kvadrat.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Wood
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...
Oak
High Armchair Made In Oak & Red Wool By Hans J. Wegner For Getama From 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
A high armchair in oak and red wool fabric, designed by the legendary Danish furniture architect Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1960s. This impressive armchair is ...
Wool, Oak
Armchair GE 270, Hans J. Wegner, Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair GE 270 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality teddy fabric in off...
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama Beech and Black Leather Armchair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Designed by legendary Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for Getama, this armchair exemplifies the masterful balance of form and function that defines Wegner’s work. Crafted from solid b...
Beech
Armchair Made In Oak & Red Wool Fabric By Hans J. Wegner For GETAMA From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair in oak and red wool fabric, designed by the renowned Danish furniture architect Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1960s. This armchair is an icon in Danis...
Wool, Oak, Fabric
$7,529 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 199...
Teak
$5,714 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 1993,...
Teak
$7,142 / set
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$43,451 / set
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Wenge, steel, and leather. Set of six. Measurements: H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4'' W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' D: 42 cm/ 16 1...
Steel
Danish High Back Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Danish high back leather lounge chair in well-aged red leather with down cushions and teak legs.
Leather, Teak
Madame Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Madame lounge chair. New édition. Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel experimental approach two materials resulted in 1951 in Ditzel’s first bite of a single coh...
Rattan
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
Cherry
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-290/2, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish two-seat sofa, model GE290/2 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1950, with a solid oak frame and original spring loaded cushions with patterned upholstery (from ...
Oak, Upholstery
Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice example of this classic chair, freshly uphosltered in Mocha coloured Boucle fabric. The frame in Oak and all in great condition.
Fabric, Oak
$952 / item
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Cushion for Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cushion for Rana lounge chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition. The cover is removable. Cushions available for 690e in black, beige, taupe or mocca. On demand. Delivery tile is 5/6 weeks.
Rattan
$2,857 / item
H 21.66 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Rattan
$1,440Sale Price|58% Off
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light. Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
Brass
Sold
H 36.62 in W 29.73 in D 21.66 in
ArmChair Model GE290a Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Getama From 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, model GE290A with high back, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1960s, is an excellent example of Danish mid-century modern design. The chair...
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE265 vintage Danish armchair with fixed backrest
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, IT
GE265 armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark. Solid oak, fixed back, original stamp, upholstery and fabric in excellent condition. Danish armchair model GE265 designed by Ha...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 45.28 in W 26.38 in D 20.48 in
Armchair Model GE284 Made In Oak With High Back By Hans J. Wegner For Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair with high back, model GE284, made of oak and newly upholstered in light gray Kvadrat fabric. The chair is produced by Getama and designed by Hans J. Wegner. Hans J. Wegner,...
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 armchair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and original cushions in greenish wool, produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detachable neck cushion, original...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Pair Of GE290 Armchairs In Bouclé By Hans Wegner For Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice pair of GE290 armchairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1950s. Solid oak frame with original sprung cushions newly upholstered in a bouclé fabric to add to the comfort of the design....
Bouclé, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 40.95 in D 44.1 in
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950 Lacquered steel frame, wooden "shoes", textile and chromed steel top...
Steel, Chrome
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...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Ge240 'Sigar' Lounge Chair in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is an early example of the Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair model GE240 for GETAMA, Denmark. The chair is also sometimes called 'Cigar' Chair due the shape of the armrests. Beautiful...
Metal
Sold
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner, “Ge 460” Armchair, Black Leather, GETAMA, Designed, 1977
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
One of Wegner's designs is the GE 460 armchair, which was created in 1977. The chair is made of soap treated oak wood and has a seat and backrest upholstered in black leather, which ...
Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE290 Easy Chair in Brown Ochre Fabric for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great example of Hans Hans J. Wegner model GE290 easy chair for GETAMA. High quality handcrafted solid oak frame in very good condition with perfect patina. Original spring cushions ...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner GE240 'Sigar' Lounge Chair in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is an early example of the Hans J. Wegner lounge chair model GE240 for GETAMA, Denmark. The chair is also sometimes called cigar chair due the shape of the armrests. Beautiful a...
Metal
Hans J. Wegner GE240 'Sigar' Lounge Chair in Oak for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is an early example of the Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair model GE240 for GETAMA, Denmark. The chair is also sometimes called Cigar Chair due the shape of the armrests. Beautiful a...
Metal