SOLD. Hans J. Wegner: "GE 500". A three seater sofa and two easy chairs with oak frame. Wedge shaped legs with chromed castors. Manufactured by Getama. (3)

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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“GE 500”. A three seater sofa and two easy chairs with resp. low and high back. Oak frame. Loose cushions in seat and back and on the armrests upholstered with black patinated leather. Wedge shaped legs with chromed castors. Designed circa 1970. Manufactured by Getama. Sofa L. 210 cm. (3)

Model presented at the Scandinavian Furniture Fair 1972

“Model GE 500” was only in production for a short period in the early 1970s as demand did not materialize. It is assumed that the total production of sofas, armchairs and a matching highback armchair was 50–100 units in total. The model is rarely seen.

Literature: “Design from Scandinavia”, No. 5. p. 108.

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Design: Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 10 June 2021