Armchair from Getama

GE1936 Venus Chair by Hans J. Wegner

The GE1936 Venus chair was designed by the renowned Danish furniture architect Hans J. Wegner in 1948. The shell-like design of the chair harks back to Botticelli's painting of Venus, the goddess of love. The voluminous shells that form the seat and backrest give the chair a sculptural character that is a hallmark of many of Wegner's designs. The frame is simple in its expression and creates a sharp contrast between the seat and base, precisely to focus on the elegant shells. The chair is constructed in moulded chrysd veneer, which was a typical technique in the construction of aircraft during World War II. The use of this technique for the chair's Venus-inspired shells, lends a lightness and elegance that simultaneously make cultural and historical connotations.

The GE1936 Venus Chair is available with seat upholstery in a wide range of selected Getama fabrics and leathers, as well as unique wood treatments and stains. If you have specific requests or questions about the chair's appearance or price, please contact us by email or phone.

• Materials Base made of lacquered oiled or stained oak with seat in moulded veneer of oak or walnut.
• Care instructions It is recommended to wipe the wood with a clean dry cloth and can be treated with an appropriate wood treatment annually to maintain the quality of the wood. When cleaning leather and textiles, professional cleaning is recommended.
• Weight 8 kg
• Design Original design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Getama (1948).

We offer reupholstery of your old Wegner and Ditzel furniture at Byflou.com.

We offer, in cooperation with Getama, reupholstery of new and old furniture designed by Hans J. Wegner and Nanna Ditzel. Do you want fresh cushions, a new textile color or your very own textile, please contact us by email or phone, for more guidance and information. Read more about reupholstering Getama furniture here.