Hans Wegner Sofa Bed
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Buffalo, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Sofa in Lacquered Oak / Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a bed. Headboard measures
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Teak
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Modern Wegner-Style Side Table Single
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
, these small tables are designed in the style of Hans Wegner, but feature a few notable differences:
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Modern Wegner-Style Side Table Pair
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Walnut, these small tables are designed in the style of Hans Wegner, but feature a few notable
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Walnut
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s
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Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
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By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
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Standard Tuxedo Sofa by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
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Located in Culver City, CA
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Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
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Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Introducing the timeless Hans J. Wegner GE6 daybed sofa for GETAMA. Designed by the legendary
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Vintage 1950s Daybeds
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Located in Cambridge, GB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Danish Oak Daybed GE259 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
-259 convertible sofa by renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Elegant and practical design in this
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Teak Danish Design Table Bench Attributed to Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
collection. It will also look very nice at the end of your bed or use it as a sideboard. The possibilities
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
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Chrome
H 17.33 in W 59.45 in D 14.18 in
Hans Wegner GE6 Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Daybed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique daybed/sleeping sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by GETAMA in Denmark, circa
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Hans Wegner Daybed Model 258 for GETAMA Danish Mid-Century
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Midcentury Danish Oak & Teak Model GE6 Sofabed by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Surrey, GB
A midcentury Danish sofa bed designed by Hans J Wegner for Getama model GE6 made in oak and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 34.26 in
HANS WEGNER
Located in Chicago, IL
Wegner Sofa bed for Getama Gedsted.
Mattress dimensions 74"X34"
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds
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Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Poul M. Volter
By Poul Volther
Located in Essex, MA
next to individual club chairs, flanking a sofa or used as night tables for a low, platform bed
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Hans J. Wegner 'GE7' Cane & Teak Sofa Daybed by GETAMA Denmark, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sofa daybed model GE-7 by Hans Wegner, designed in 1954, manufactured by Getama Denmark.
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H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
1950s Norwegian Teak Multi-Functional Sleeping Sofa with Storage Compartment
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Hans Wegner Daybed Model 258 for GETAMA Danish, Mid-Century
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic iconic daybed designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA .The frame is made from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Danish Modern Hans Wegner Daybed Model 259 in Beech for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's iconic daybed designed in 1954 and produced by GETAMA in Denmark. This production is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa / Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Convertible sofa / day bed designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. The caned backrest lifts up and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
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Hans Wegner Daybed Sofa for Getama, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This convertible sofa / day bed designed by Hans Wegner for Getama has always been desirable as it
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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sofa bed by Hans Wegner, attribution
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa bed by Hans Wegner, attribution
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Mid-Century Sofa Bed GE-258 in Oak and Red Fabric by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beveren, BE
Mid-century sofa bed GE-258 designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama in Denmark in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Oak
H 29.14 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner birch & wool sleeper sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
An interesting sofa design by Hans Wegner in birch with blue wool upholstery. The back folds up to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
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Sofà bed attributed Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sofa bed attributed Hans Wegner, Teal blue cotton fabric.
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Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa Day Bed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Designed by Danish designer Hans Wegner circa 1960, this teak framed sofa converts into a twin size
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20th Century Danish Daybeds
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Teak, Cane
Hans Wegner Expanding Sofa Daybed for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Created in teak wood with a cane back, this classic Wegner sofa converts to a sleeping bet by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds
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Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Day Bed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vancouver, BC
-Oak, GE 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getama
-Original turquoise wool fabric
-Overall in
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Hans J. Wegner Daybed Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark, Mid-Century Vintage
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans J. Wegner designed in 1954 for GETAMA and produced in Denmark, a beech and upholstered daybed
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Hans Wegner Daybed
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous convertible sofa/day bed designed by Hans Wegner. The caned backrest lifts up and locks
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Hans Wegner Oak and Rattan Sofabed or Daybed Model GE-258 GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oak sofa bed with rattan backrest and upholstered seat cushion - model no. GE-258 - designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Hans Wegner daybed
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A gorgeous Hans Wegner for Getama daybed, circa 1954, featuring a beautiful oak frame and its
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Hans Wegner Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Classic convertible daybed by Hans Wegner The back flips up to create more space for a bed. It even
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds
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Danish Modern Button Tufted Teak Loveseat or Settee
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
-named it the baby bear sofa after the famous papa bear chair by Hans Wegner, which it resembles, but on
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Day Bed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern teak sofa or daybed designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA (model GE-258
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hans wegner sofa bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hans wegner sofa bed — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage hans wegner sofa bed now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the hans wegner sofa bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hans wegner sofa bed, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hans wegner sofa bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA are consistently popular.
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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