{"product_id":"vintage-cognac-leather-beech-keyhole-ge-673-rocking-chair-hans-j-wegner-getama-1960s-denmark-scandinavian-mid-century-modern-design-icon","title":"GE-673 Keyhole Rocking Chair in Cognac Leather \u0026 Beech by Hans J. 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Wegner\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer · GETAMA\u003cbr\u003eOrigin · Denmark\u003cbr\u003ePeriod · 1960s\u003cbr\u003eStyle · Scandinavian Modern \/ Danish Modern\u003cbr\u003eMaterials · Beech, leather\u003cbr\u003eColour · Natural beech, cognac\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE-673 is Hans J. Wegner's interpretation of the rocking chair stripped back to structure, movement and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is immediately recognisable by its tall sculptural frame and distinctive keyhole-shaped opening. Rather than treating the rocker as a traditional upholstered object, Wegner exposes its construction completely. Slender wooden members define the architecture, while a suspended leather surface provides the softness required by the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an unusual tension between the chair's visual lightness and its physical presence. The elongated back gives it an almost graphic silhouette, while the sweeping runners transform the structure into one continuous gesture. Cognac leather introduces warmth against the pale beech and develops the kind of natural patina that makes the material increasingly individual with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike much of Wegner's best furniture, the GE-673 appears simple only after an enormous amount of thought. Joinery, proportion, ergonomics and material are resolved into a chair where nothing feels accidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is both an exceptionally functional rocker and one of Wegner's more distinctive sculptural experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans J. Wegner (1914–2007) was one of the defining figures of Danish modernism and among the most important furniture designers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally trained as a cabinetmaker, Wegner brought an exceptional understanding of wood, joinery and traditional craftsmanship to modern furniture. Throughout his career he designed hundreds of chairs, continually investigating how structure could be simplified without sacrificing comfort or character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis furniture rarely relied on decoration. Instead, expression emerged from construction itself: a carefully shaped armrest, an exposed joint, the transition between materials or the precise curve required to support the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE-673 reflects this philosophy particularly clearly, turning the familiar rocking-chair typology into an architectural composition of wood and suspended leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGETAMA is a Danish furniture manufacturer with roots in Gedsted, Denmark, and an important place in the history of Danish modern furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company developed a particularly significant relationship with Hans J. Wegner, producing numerous pieces from his extensive body of work. These designs combined Wegner's demanding approach to proportion and craftsmanship with GETAMA's manufacturing expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal GETAMA production remains closely associated with some of Wegner's most recognisable mid-century furniture and is sought after by collectors of Danish design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beech structure remains in excellent vintage condition, preserving its original transparent lacquer, natural tone and visible grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original cognac leather seating is equally well preserved and carries a beautiful natural patina developed through age and use. Its variation in tone adds depth without compromising the integrity or functionality of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the rocking chair is presented in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth · 74.9 cm \/ 29.5 in\u003cbr\u003eDepth · 85.7 cm \/ 33.75 in\u003cbr\u003eHeight · 104.1 cm \/ 41 in\u003cbr\u003eSeat height · 35.6 cm \/ 14 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE-673 Keyhole Rocking Chair is accompanied by a Back to the Furniture Certificate of Originality, a Back to the Furniture flyer, a Thank You card and a small gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE-673 Keyhole Rocking Chair is ready to ship within 15 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available. Every piece is carefully prepared and packed for international transport. 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