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Hans Wegner Ge 290 Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

GE-290 highback lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Original Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
Original Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

Original Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of seat and backrest spring cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 lounge chair Rare set of the original spring cushions for Hans J.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kramfors, SE

Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Renens, CH

One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s

Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish Dark Oak and Off-white Bouclé Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s Mid-century Modern Scandinavian armchair model GE-290 by Hans Wegner for Getama in solid smo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Renens, CH

One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

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Easy Chair by Hans  Wegner, Model GE-290
Easy Chair by Hans  Wegner, Model GE-290

Easy Chair by Hans Wegner, Model GE-290

Unavailable

H 26 in W 30 in D 30 in

Easy Chair by Hans Wegner, Model GE-290

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Nice vintage Hans Wegner easy chair from Getama. Model GE-290.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair GETAMA 1960s
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair GETAMA 1960s

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair GETAMA 1960s

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H 37.01 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair GETAMA 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Basel, CH

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 lounge chair manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Highback lounge chair in solid teak. Model GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

Unavailable

H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Midcentury Danish easychair in solid teak. Model GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by Getama. Cushions in original crème fabric. Nice vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Easy Chair by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Denmark 1960s
Easy Chair by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Denmark 1960s

Easy Chair by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Denmark 1960s

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in

Easy Chair by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Denmark 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Munster, DE

Oak wood easy chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. The chair has been newly upholstered with "Hallingdal" by Kvadrat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

GE-290 / Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
GE-290 / Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

GE-290 / Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Teak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Pair of high back lounge chairs in solid teak. Model GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Wood Denmark 1960s
Pair of Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Wood Denmark 1960s

Pair of Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GETAMA GE 290, Oak Wood Denmark 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Munster, DE

Oak wood easy chairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. The chairs havee been newly upholstered with "Hallingdal" by Kvadrat. Price for the pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Oak GE 290 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
Danish Oak GE 290 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

Danish Oak GE 290 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

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H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in

Danish Oak GE 290 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Warsaw, PL

This midcentury model GE 290 high-back chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s in Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Oak Lounge Chair Model GE-290 GETAMA, Denmark
Hans Wegner Oak Lounge Chair Model GE-290 GETAMA, Denmark

Hans Wegner Oak Lounge Chair Model GE-290 GETAMA, Denmark

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H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Hans Wegner Oak Lounge Chair Model GE-290 GETAMA, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Description: Oak framed lounge chair, model no. GE-290 Designer: Hans J Wegner Manufacturer: Getama, Denmark Date: 1953 Dimensions: Width 75cm; depth 80cm; height 75cm ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290

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H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner lounge chair for GETAMA, Model GE 290.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290

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H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Klintehamn, SE

Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model Ge 290
Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model Ge 290

Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model Ge 290

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H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 34 in

Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model Ge 290

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design lounge chairs, Model GE 290 for Getama.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair, 1950
Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair, 1950

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H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 34 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair, 1950

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful lounge chair GE-290, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, solid oak frame with nice patina and upholstered in speckled gray wool on original spring cushions, marked.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s

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H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

GE-290 highback lounge chair and ottoman by Hans J.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair
Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair

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H 37.5 in W 29.75 in D 37.5 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice patina and original cushions upholstered with light green wool fabric, marked.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner GE 290 Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark
Hans Wegner GE 290 Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark

Hans Wegner GE 290 Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark

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H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 27.17 in

Hans Wegner GE 290 Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

Hans Wegner GE 290 sofa for GETAMA, Denmark in solid oak with original pillows. New covered in Fanny Aronsen Balder very light green fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair, 1950
Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair, 1950

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H 37.5 in W 29.75 in L 37.5 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair, 1950

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice patina and original cushions newly upholstered in Belgian linen fabric, marked.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Linen

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model GE-290 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model GE-290 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model GE-290 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

High backed easy chair model GE-290 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s
Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

GE-290 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. Original cushions and fabric in different colors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s
Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

GE-290 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. Original cushions and fabric in different colors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair and Ottoman
Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair and Ottoman

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair and Ottoman

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H 37.5 in W 29.75 in D 37.5 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 High Back Chair and Ottoman

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA with matching Ottoman GE290A, solid oak frame with nice patina and newly upholstered original cushions, marked, mea...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner ‘GE 290’ High Back Chair and Ottoman
Hans J. Wegner ‘GE 290’ High Back Chair and Ottoman

Hans J. Wegner ‘GE 290’ High Back Chair and Ottoman

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful high back lounge chair ‘GE290’ by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA with matching ottoman ‘GE290’ A, solid oak frame with nice patina and original cushions upholstered with light wo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-290 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-290 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-290 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model GE-290 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of "GE-290" Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Pair of "GE-290" Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA

Pair of "GE-290" Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pair of armchairs model “GE-290? Designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted in Denmark during the 1950s. Solid oak frame with large armrests. Loose cushions reupholstere...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Oak Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Oak Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Oak Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans J. Wegner GE-290 oak lounge chair with ottoman for GETAMA Dimensions 37in H x 30in W x 35in D Seat height 16in Ottoman: 15in H x 22.50in W x 20.50in D.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak

Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290
Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290

Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290

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H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 27.96 in

Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Berlin, DE

The chairs are in a excellent condition. The oakwood frame is beautifully patinated; the cushions were newly reupholstered with a high quality fabric by Kvadrat in dark grey.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of GE-290 Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1953
Pair of GE-290 Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1953

Pair of GE-290 Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1953

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of GE-290 easy chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark 1953.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1953
Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1953

Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1953

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Wegner. This is model ‘GE-290’ with solid oak frames and the original green spring cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1980s Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Armchair in Oak for Getama, Denmark
1980s Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Armchair in Oak for Getama, Denmark

1980s Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Armchair in Oak for Getama, Denmark

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Armchair for Getama, Made in Denmark.High back lounge chair in rift-sawn white oak,, original sprung cushions , bright and colorful maharam upholstery, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Two Oak Hans J Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chairs for GETAMA, 1960s
Set of Two Oak Hans J Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chairs for GETAMA, 1960s

Set of Two Oak Hans J Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chairs for GETAMA, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful set of two designer armchairs from Danish designer Hans Wegner. Hans Jørgen Wegner is one of the most famous Danish furniture designers. This armchair is made of solid oak ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Oak Hans J Wegner GE-290 Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA, 1960s
Oak Hans J Wegner GE-290 Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA, 1960s

Oak Hans J Wegner GE-290 Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for GETAMA, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful leather designer armchair from Danish top designer Hans Wegner. Hans Jørgen Wegner is one of the most famous Danish furniture designers. His designs exude pure craftsmanshi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Low Lounge Chair GE 290 of Teak + Blue Wool by GETAMA, 1970s
Hans J. Wegner Low Lounge Chair GE 290 of Teak + Blue Wool by GETAMA, 1970s

Hans J. Wegner Low Lounge Chair GE 290 of Teak + Blue Wool by GETAMA, 1970s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Lounge chair model GE 290 low version by the Danish designer Hans J.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290 of Oak and Green Wool by GETAMA, 1970s
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290 of Oak and Green Wool by GETAMA, 1970s

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290 of Oak and Green Wool by GETAMA, 1970s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Lounge chair model GE 290 by the danish designer Hans J.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1950s
Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1950s

Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1950s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Straight from Denmark I brought back this fantastic pair of lounge chairs designed by Hans Wegner in 1953. They are called model ‘GE-290’ with solid oak frames and the original blue-...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Low Back Lounge Chair Model GE-290 in Oak and Wool for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Low Back Lounge Chair Model GE-290 in Oak and Wool for GETAMA

Hans Wegner Low Back Lounge Chair Model GE-290 in Oak and Wool for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic low back lounge chair model GE290 designed by Hans Wegner in 1953 for GETAMA. No doubt that Wegner was ahead of his time when he designed the 290 and the continued demand for...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Two Lounge Chairs GE 290 of Oak and Green Wool by GETAMA, 1970s
Hans J. Wegner Two Lounge Chairs GE 290 of Oak and Green Wool by GETAMA, 1970s

Hans J. Wegner Two Lounge Chairs GE 290 of Oak and Green Wool by GETAMA, 1970s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of lounge chair model GE 290 by the Danish designer Hans J.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290 of Oak with Red Wool Cushion by GETAMA, 1970s
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290 of Oak with Red Wool Cushion by GETAMA, 1970s

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair GE 290 of Oak with Red Wool Cushion by GETAMA, 1970s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Lounge and easy chair model GE 290 low version by the danish designer Hans J.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

GE 290 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wenger for Getama, 1960s
GE 290 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wenger for Getama, 1960s

GE 290 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wenger for Getama, 1960s

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H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

GE 290 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wenger for Getama, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

Located in Uppsala, SE

High version of the GE 290 easy chair designed by Hans J. Wenger for Danish company Getama. This model sometimes called " The plank" because of the plank like arm wrests. Frame made ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

GE 290 Arm Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s
GE 290 Arm Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s

GE 290 Arm Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s

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H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 32.68 in

GE 290 Arm Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Renens, CH

One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish Mid-Century Modern period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J Wegner GE-290 Oak Midcentury Armchair
Hans J Wegner GE-290 Oak Midcentury Armchair

Hans J Wegner GE-290 Oak Midcentury Armchair

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H 37.41 in W 29.93 in L 37.41 in

Hans J Wegner GE-290 Oak Midcentury Armchair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

A lounge chair by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. Denmark, circa 1960s. Solid oak with original leather upholstery. Embossed stamp to the underside. Good condition and timel...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Armchair, Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, 1953
Armchair, Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, 1953

Armchair, Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, 1953

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H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in

Armchair, Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, 1953

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair, model GE-290, designed by Hans J. Wegner oak frame upholstered in black fabric with colorful stripes.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lejre, DK

This Danish GE 290 easy chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by GETAMA during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s
Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s

Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s Mid-century Modern Scandinavian armchair model GE-290 by Hans Wegner for Getama in solid oak.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lounge Chair, GE290 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
Lounge Chair, GE290 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s-1960s

Lounge Chair, GE290 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s-1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lounge chair model GE-290 in oak and reupholstered wool fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair and Stool in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair and Stool in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair and Stool in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lejre, DK

GE 290 lounge chair and ottoman in solid oak. Designed by Hans J.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960s
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960s

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Hägersten, SE

Lounge chair model GE-290 and ottoman designed by Hans J.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner Mid Century Oak Sofa

Hans Wegner Mid Century Oak Sofa

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Three-seat sofa GE 290 in solid oak, Designed by Hans Wegner in 1955 for Getama, Denmark.

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Pair of Lounge Chairs and Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama

Pair of Lounge Chairs and Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of Lounge chairs & 3-seater sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

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Pair of Hans J Wegner Midcentury Danish Oak Armchairs for GETAMA, GE290
Pair of Hans J Wegner Midcentury Danish Oak Armchairs for GETAMA, GE290

Pair of Hans J Wegner Midcentury Danish Oak Armchairs for GETAMA, GE290

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

An increasingly hard to find lounge chair by legendary designer Hans J Wegner. Denmark, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner for Getama Easy Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner for Getama Easy Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner for Getama Easy Chairs

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Pair of Hans Wegner for Getama Easy Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hans Wegner GE 290 Easy Chairs. Getama brand.

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Hans J Wegner Mid-Century Danish Oak Armchair for Getama, GE290 Model
Hans J Wegner Mid-Century Danish Oak Armchair for Getama, GE290 Model

Hans J Wegner Mid-Century Danish Oak Armchair for Getama, GE290 Model

Located in London, GB

An increasingly hard to find lounge chair by legendary designer Hans J Wegner. Denmark, c1960s.

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Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

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H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 34 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful lounge chair GE-290, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, solid oak frame with nice patina and upholstered in beige gray wool on original spring cushions, marked.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

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Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful lounge chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, solid oak frame with nice patina and newly upholstered original cushions, marked.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-290 Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-290 Lounge Chair

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Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-290 Lounge Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Fulton, CA

A fine, original example of the Hans Wegner GE290 lounge chair. Amazing original vintage condition retaining original finish and original fabric. Branded with GETAMA / Hans Wegner mark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model GE-290 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model GE-290 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model GE-290 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy chair model GE-290 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-290 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-290 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-290 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of easy chairs model GE-290 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

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Hans Wegner Ge 290 Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of hans wegner ge 290 chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, all hans wegner ge 290 chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of hans wegner ge 290 chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of hans wegner ge 290 chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern hans wegner ge 290 chairs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Hans Wegner Ge 290 Chairs?

Prices for hans wegner ge 290 chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, hans wegner ge 290 chairs begin at $938 and can go as high as $9,850, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  

Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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