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GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish solid white oak desk Model 156 with (2) drawers designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Hans Wegner GE - 430 Nightstand
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1969, the 430 nightstand features unparalleled craftsmanship. This chest is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Hans Wegner GE - 430 Nightstand, Lacquered Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1969, the 430 nightstand features unparalleled craftsmanship. This chest is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Friis and Moltke Timber Credenza 165
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis and Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V, legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Hans Wegner GE - 430 Nightstand, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1969, the 430 nightstand features unparalleled craftsmanship. This chest is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Friis and Moltke Timber Credenza 165, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis and Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V-legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one bay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Friis & Moltke Timber Credenza 165, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis & Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V- legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern GETAMA Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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Getama case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

GETAMA case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Fritz Hansen, Greta Magnusson Grossman, and Aldo Bakker. Prices for GETAMA case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,124 and can go as high as $3,958, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,571.

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