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Pair of Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottomans
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of teak Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" chair ottomans. Freshly restored and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
$7,500 / set
Danish Modern Svend Skipper Model 91 Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A 1950s design by Scandinavian designer Svend Skipper known as the model 91 “Bamse stol” (bear
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" style Armchair in COM
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in the style of Hans Wegner's "Papa Bear" chair.
Available in COM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chairs Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
European Mid Century Lounge Chairs, a Pair, 1950
s
Located in Culver City, CA
angular arms that are reminiscent of Danish Modern designer, Hans Wegner Mama bear chairs.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman, Model AP-29
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair ottoman, model AP-29. Perfect as a casual bench or stool. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Armchair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner, 1951 design for AP Stolen, Denmark. The iconic Papa Bear chair, newly reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear with Stool, AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An oak Hans J. Wegner "Papa Bear" chair with ottoman.
Designed 1951 and manufactured by AP
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
1960
s Italian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ivory Boucle
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Culver City, CA
Lacca bar cart and a Hans Wegner papa bear chair, and not only does this chair hold its own, it makes a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' chair in Rosewood.
Designed 1951 and manufactured by AP Stolen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
$16,500
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1951. The iconic Papa Bear chair and en-suite ottoman nicely
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Danish 1950
s Madsen and Schubell High Back Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
very sought after and in terms of desirability now matching the Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1951, model no. AP19, the iconic Papa Bear chair with ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
how to care for your furniture. This rare pair of Svend Skipper Model 91, also known as the Papa Bear
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Teak Papa Bear Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
go with his famous 'Papa Bear Chair' (Model AP-29) in the 1950s. The Wegner ottoman is crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Lounge Chairs by AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner's most iconic chair, the “Papa Bear Chair” (Model AP19), made in the early 1950s by AP
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Wegner Bamsestol Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Hans J. Wegner's Bamsestol lounge chair affectionately coined the "Papa Bear" chair. Price includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Teddy Bear Swivel Lounge Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair upholstered in teddy fabric on a cast aluminium swivel
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Authentic Teak AP29 Papa Bear Ottoman Stool for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer a highly sought after stool for the iconic Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bears with Rare Rosewood Nails
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1951. The iconic and extremely comfortable papa bear chair with wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Papa Bear Style Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Papa Bear Style Chair and Ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wingback Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Armchair
PAPA BEAR
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The Bamsestol (bear chair), known as the PAPA BEAR lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner. Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Styled Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear styled lounge chair with solid walnut base and accent arm pads
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Culver City, CA
Associates is sure to be a conversation piece. This is Adrian Pearsall's answer to the Papa Bear chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
1970s Danish Teak AP29 “Papa Bear” Ottoman Stool by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer a highly sought after stool for the iconic Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner AP69 Papa Bear Lounge Chairs
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner AP69 Lounge chairs, a rare, limited production lounge chair designed by Hans
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$110,000 / set
Svend Skipper “Model 91” Easy Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that name, however, “Model 91” was only made on order
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish "Papa Bear" lounge chair and ottoman in teak by Hans Wegner, newly reupholstered.
Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish "Papa Bear" lounge chair and ottoman in teak and upholstery by Hans Wegner. The upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Svend Skipper Lounge Chairs for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Utrecht, NL
. For its resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Papa Bear Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Papa Bear Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
1970s Modern French Plush Polar Bear White Lounge Chairs
By France
Søn
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s French style elegant Pair of Plush Polar Bear off white Lounge Chairs
27.5 H x 40.5 W x 29
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adorable 19th Century Childs / Doll Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original small doll or teddy bear chair was found in the state of Maine. It is in fantastic
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair ottoman. Teak frame stool with new leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak, Leather
$2,800
Sven Skipper Teddy Bear Club Chairs for Skipper Møbler, Denmark
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Club chairs (model Teddy Bear) by Sven Skipper produced in Denmark. Teak frame with soft wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
AP16 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1951 "Small Papa Bear"
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munster, NRW
smaller numbers. The proportions of this chair are wonderful and reminiscent of Wegner's famous Papa Bear
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tapered legs. A close likeness to Wegner's famous 'Mama Bear' arm chair, a 'hers' version of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hans Wegner Mid Century Papa Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner mid century papa bear lounge chair and ottoman
This chair measures: 35.5 wide x 23
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Handmade Sheepskin and Oak
Teddy Bear
Tub Chair
Ottoman
Located in London, GB
finishes available, feel free to contact us for further information.
Dimensions:
Chair
width: 74cm
depth
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Early Production Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair Povl Dinesen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Povl Dinesen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production Hans Wegner Papa Bear lounge chair. Retains original burn in Povl Dinesen stamp as
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Teddy Bear Brown Sheep Fur
By JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
The Ziggy chair is a solid metal steel frame offered in black matte or brass colors and is the
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Svend Skipper "Papa Bear" Model-91 Wingback Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifull “Papa Bear” Lounge Chair designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1950s Svend Skipper Bear Lounge Chair Model 91 in Teak "Bamse Stol"
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old bear lounge chair (Bamsestol), model no.91 by Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Denmark 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern, Papa Bear Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak, 1960s
By Svend Skipper, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful Mid Century Modern "Papa Bear" wingback lounge chair, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Style Papa Bear Style Armchair
Located in Manhasset, NY
A papa bear style re-production chair in the Mid-Century Modern fashion.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model Papa Bear by A.P Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Papa bear designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Easy Chair Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Papa bear designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark. Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Hans Wegner Papa Bear red upholstered armchair, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner
s "Papa Bear"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic vintage chair in original fabric. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$11,400
Linden Wood ’Black Forest’ Bear Armchair from Peter Trauffer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A linden wood ’Black Forest’ Bear armchair from Peter Trauffer, modelled as a seated bear with a
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Great sofa made by AP Stolen who also made the papa bear chair in collaboration with Wagner. Sprung
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,157
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Lounge
Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Bamsestol or Papa Bear lounge and ottoman designed by Hans J. Wegner. Teak paws and legs on both
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman in Cream
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Hans Wegner's AP19 'Papa Bear' chair and ottoman. Designed in 1953 and prized for its superb
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$19,500 / set
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Oak Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner's iconic armchair design. Produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark. Early production featuring oak legs and 'paws'. Reupholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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Bear Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bear chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every bear chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bear chair, we have 388 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bear chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bear chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bear chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Svend Skipper produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bear Chair?
Prices for a bear chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $61,366, while the average can fetch as much as $13,500.
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.
Questions About Bear Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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