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.
Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table by Getama in light natural oak and brass details. Matches the GE290 Sofa Series.
Brass
Danish Modern Coffee Table by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner tray table, oak, wenge, steel and formica. Model GE453
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner tray table with frame of steel. Plate of black and white formica, oak sides with wenge handle. Model GE453, made by Getama.
Steel
2000´s Hans J. Wegner Jubilee Coffee Table in Solid Oak by GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
2000´s Hans J. Wegner coffee table in oak by GETAMA The relatively small rectangular table in solid soap treated oak turns into a larder curvaceous table by using the attached exten...
Oak
Palafitte Coffee Table, in oak wood, by Debonademeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The Palafitte collection, inspired by Venice, the floating city, takes its cue from the urban system of wooden poles submerged in water, supporting the city’s structures. This design...
Oak, Wood
Palafitte Coffee Table, in oak wood, by Debonademeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The Palafitte collection, inspired by Venice, the floating city, takes its cue from the urban system of wooden poles submerged in water, supporting the city’s structures. This design...
Walnut, Wood
Round Danish Modern Brutalist Sofa / Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An astonishing side table in solid oak made in the 1960s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Attributed to Danish architect Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. The table's round si...
Oak
Hans Wegner Set of Teak Nesting Tables for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner Set of three teak nesting tables. Ideal size, tables slide together easily and take up very little room but when needed you can slide out second and third table. Tops ha...
Teak
$4,700
H 20 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner & Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 Denmark, Scandinavia. Hans Jorgensen Wegner...
Teak
$10,746
H 28.75 in W 77.56 in D 32.29 in
1960s Hans Wegner Desk, steel legs and frame, oak top and drawers
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner Desk with chromed steel legs and frame, oak top and drawer cabinets. Front with six drawers and two pull-out leaves. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, 1960–1970's. H....
Steel, Chrome
$5,222 / set
H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Hans J. Wegner Oak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern bedside tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made in oakwood by original maker Ry Møbler, Denmark. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the min...
Oak
$6,376
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Teak and Rattan Coffee Table, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful teak coffee table with a rattan shelf by Hans J. Wegner, model “AT10”. The warm teak nuance contrasts nicely with the blonde rattan.
Rattan, Teak
$2,671
H 23.63 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Modern Tray Table by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage tray table / serving trolley by Hans J. Wegner in solid teak & oakwood. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. The table top can be removed and used as ...
Oak, Teak
$1,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 19 in W 20.5 in D 13.25 in
Danish Modern Set of Teak Nesting Tables by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of three nesting tables in teak designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark circa 1960's. This set features contrasting beech edge banding and supporting...
Oak, Teak, Beech
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner oak side / coffee table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Danish oak side table designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Beautifully made oak tabletop with lower magazin...
Wood, Oak
Vintage Danish AT-11 Solid Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern original coffee table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck model AT-11. This solid planked teak tabletop displays a sleek Minimalist design with raised rounded...
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, oak, model GE85
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, solid soap treated oak. Two leafes of 32 cm each. Model GE-85, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, smoked oak, model GE15
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, partly solid smoked oak. Model GE-15, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, beech, model GE85
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, solid soap treated beech. Two leafes of 32 cm each. Model GE-85, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, oak, model GE85
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, solid soap treated oak. Two leafes of 32 cm each. Model GE-85, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, smoked oak, model GE15
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, partly solid smoked oak. Model GE-15, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, smoked oak, model GE15
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, partly solid smoked oak. Model GE-15, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Oak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
Hans J. Wegner, Shaker Dining Table, oak, extension leafes. Getama.
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner shaker dining table made of solid oak. Extension leafes Made by GETAMA.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner tray table, oak, wenge, steel and formica. Model GE453
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner tray table with frame of steel. Plate of black and white formica, oak sides with wenge handle. Model GE453, made by Getama.
Steel
Hans J. Wegner tray table, oak, wenge, steel and formica. Model GE453
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner tray table with frame of steel. Plate of black and white formica, oak sides with wenge handle. Model GE453, made by Getama.
Steel
Hans J. Wegner, round dining table in oak and laminate, model Ge526
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner round dining table in solid oak, top of black laminate. Model Ge526, Made by GETAMA.
Oak, Laminate
Sold
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 74.81 in
Hans J. Wegner, Shaker Dining Table, smoked oak, extension leafes. Getama.
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner shaker dining table made of smoked oak. Extension leafes Made by GETAMA. 2x50 cm
Oak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
Hans J. Wegner, Shaker Dining Table, oak, extension leafes. Getama.
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner shaker dining table made of solid oak. Extension leafes Made by GETAMA.
Oak