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GETAMA Side Chairs

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 Armchairs, 1970
Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970

Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful 1970s side chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner, with arms, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, marked, very comfortable. Priced individually.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Side Chairs

Materials

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Set of 10 Koldinghus Armchairs by Hans Wegner, Oak & Hemp, 1970
Set of 10 Koldinghus Armchairs by Hans Wegner, Oak & Hemp, 1970

Set of 10 Koldinghus Armchairs by Hans Wegner, Oak & Hemp, 1970

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Side Chairs

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Getama side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

GETAMA side chairs 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 side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by GETAMA were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Arne Vodder, and A.P. Stolen. Prices for GETAMA side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,650.