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italian artisan chairs ca 1955-60 in the style of Mollino, important provenance
By Carlo Mollino
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
bear a very close resemblance and are faithful in overall basic design to Mollino's chair, the only
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Mid-century J.L. Moller Model 75 Solid oak Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
defines Møller’s work. Preserved in remarkable condition, these chairs bear the esteemed JL Møller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Charles Eames LCW in Red Analine Dye for Evans
Located in New York, NY
being an excellent clue. This chair however also bears the original Evans decal to its underside
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century French Empire Library Armchair
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
that it is ready to be placed straight into use.
This chair bears great resemblance to many other
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Solid Teak Custom Asymmetrical Studio Craft Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Hans Wegner papa bear chair in the gallery. The coffee table is signed and notated on the bottom, but
Category
Vintage 1980s American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Early Eames LCW for Evans
By Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
good original condition. One chair bears the Evans label.
22" long by 24.5" deep by 26.5" high.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Set of Four Matching Swivel Bamboo Armchairs
By Superior Reed
Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in New York, NY
cushions. These chairs bear the original labels ( Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. ) Now defunct
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Finn Juhl Model 23-22 Teak Credenza for Baker Furniture
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Culver City, CA
-Century Modern design is currently paired in the gallery with a Hans Wegner papa bear chair and a Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Teak
Josef Hoffmann for Jacob et Josef Kohn Art nouveau seating set 4+2
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Linkebeek, BE
from fine bentwood (= beech was bent under steam and high pressure), the bench and the chair bear the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
condition. Some surface wear and marks are visible, consistent with age and use. All chairs bear the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Helen
Hobey Baker Highboy Chest, Walnut and Brass, 1950
s
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Culver City, CA
in the gallery situated with 2 Hans Wegner papa bear chairs, a Kofod Larsen credenza, an Adrian
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Helen
Hobey Baker Credenza, Walnut and Brass, 1950
s
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Culver City, CA
in the gallery situated with 2 Hans Wegner papa bear chairs, a Kofod Larsen credenza, an Adrian
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Minton Spidell Papa Bear Upholstered Chair Sculptural Wingback Armchair
Located in West Hartford, CT
With a beautiful curved silhouette, this signed Minton Spidell papa bear upholstered chair will
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Danish Modern Papa Bear Style Teak Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS PAIR OF DANISH MODERN PAPA BEAR STYLE TEAK LOUNGE CHAIRS. NOT SURE OF THE MAKER BUT I DO
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Carved Mahogany Papa Bear Wingback Chair Armchair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sculptural large vintage papa bear wingback reading chair which features new floral fabric, see
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Breda, Netherlands
appreciate this chair is not to be recognized for Hans Jørgen Wegner's Papa Bear chair. This Svend Skipper
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk, Widdicomb, 1950
s
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Culver City, CA
Wormley for Dunbar coffee table, a Finn Juhl sofa and Hans Wegner Papa bear chair, and not only does this
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Six Bill Stephens for Knoll 1305-U Lime Green Bentwood Teak Armchairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Chattanooga, TN
bright fabric. The chairs bear the Knoll furniture label. Production year is noted on the chairs, May 9
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Midcentury Italian Faux Lambswool Teddy Bear Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian wingback armchairs or lounge chairs featuring a faux
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Hans Wegner Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
as the Papa Bear chair, Wishbone chair, Sawbuck chair, Flag Halyard chair, and many others. "Hans J
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Oak
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock
Moore
By Hancock
Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
handcrafting a piece of Hancock & Moore furniture. Every sofa, chair and ottoman bears the signature of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock
Moore
By Hancock
Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
handcrafting a piece of Hancock & Moore furniture. Every sofa, chair and ottoman bears the signature of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Petite Antique English Carved Oakwood Bench Child Doll Chair Teddy Bear
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming little antique English oak bench!
I imagine it was lovingly hand constructed and carved for some special child (if only it could “talk” and tell us t...
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Children s Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Bear Armchair with Bears Climbing the Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative vintage Black Forest wood Bear armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that name, however, “Model 91
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Rare Hans J. Wegner Stool, Model JH 539
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Teak
Sculpta-Grille Bones Screen on Walnut Base by Richard Harvey, 1960s
By Richard Harvey
Located in Culver City, CA
currently have this paired with a Paul Evans credednza, Milo Baughman sofa, and Hans Wegner Papa bear chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Resin, Walnut
Pair of "Queen Elizabeth" Deck Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
chair bears a metal plate on the top rail with the words “RMS Queen Elizabeth”. We are uncertain if
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered with preferred fabric by request. Chairs bear cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen's stamp. Our pair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Pair of McGuire Oak Safari Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
oak frames with brass stretchers at the base of each chair. These chairs bear original McGuire tags.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
. Circa 1840. The quality and style of these suggest a strong attribution to Gillows, as these chairs bear
Category
Antique 1840s English George IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
our professional restoration has enhanced, giving the wood a subtle glow. Chairs bear cabinetmaker
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Early Finmar Production Alvar Aalto 403 “Hallway” Chair
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in London, GB
birch frame. The chair bears the original Finmar label to the underside indicating that it was produced
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Early Finmar Production Alvar Aalto 403 “Hallway” Chair
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in London, GB
birch frame. The chair bears the original Finmar label to the underside indicating that it was produced
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
no longer produced by Herman Miller, unlike the narrower executive version. One of the chairs bears
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Mies van der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Labeled Knoll Mies van der Rohe flat bar chairs. Only one chair still bears the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Arm Chairs In The Manner Of Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly genuine Parzinger, these chairs bear a number of Parzinger characteristics, including his
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Valenti Pair of Savonarola Chairs Brass Frame, circa 1980
By Valenti
Located in Austin, TX
body style is Savonarola or X shaped. Each chair bears the impressed mark "Valenti" on its front left
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Other Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Wohnbedarf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR
Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Adjustable Lounge Chairs attributed to Robert Mallet-Stevens, France 1930s
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
Robert Mallet-Stevens is well known for his strong clean Art Deco lines. The chair presented here
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Walnut Revolving Desk Chair c.1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique late 19th Century walnut revolving desk chair, circa 1880 in date.
It is
Category
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Olsen Roundette teak diningset with extendable table and 6 chairs
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Zevenaar, NL
light marks here and there just as you would expect. The chairs all bear the maker’s markstamp.
All in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Fournier Style Rope, Knots and Tassel Carved and Painted upholstered Tub Chair
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
attractive blue upholstery. The chair bears the label of retailer Highland House.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Paint, Wood
Vintage Leather 413 ‘Cab’ Chairs by Mario Bellini, Model 413, Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Round Rock, TX
silhouette that is as comfortable as it is timeless.
Each chair bears the classic Bellini zippered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Mario Bellini "Cab 414" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1970s, Set of Two
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia, Brescia
chairs bear the marks of time, showcasing a charming patina that attests to their age and history. While
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six 1960s Brazilian Rosewood Model 78 Chairs by Niels Møller
Located in Victoria, BC
cording, making it truly unique—the sole set with this cord available on Earth. Each chair bears the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs Flat Bar Dated 1980
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Labeled Knoll Mies van der Rohe flat bar chairs. Only one chair still bears the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
slats, which are arranged rhythmically throughout a painted tubular iron frame, this chair bears
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Antique D End Mahogany Dining Table and 12 Chairs by Edwards
Roberts
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
been revived and the filling replenished in our workshops.
Each chair bears an ivorine makers plaque
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Manhasset, NY
Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani, he carved a
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Spade Chair By Finn Juhl For France
Son In Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
bears the makers original inset tag on the front frame of the chair which is exactly what one should
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Danish Mid Century Hans Olsen Roundette Dining Set with 6 Chairs by Frem Røjle
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Highclere, Newbury
chairs all bear the maker’s mark/stamp.
All in all a very well presented and sophisticated set that
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of J.J. Kohn Armchairs N.6093
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Premariacco, IT
and particular line, there are also various online publications.
The chairs bear the Kohn brand and
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$2,649 / set
Pair of Vintage Handmade Sock Monkeys / Boy
Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from a collection of wild folk art bears & dolls. Great in a chair or on a shelf.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Pair of Eliel Saarinen Armchairs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
time in America, the exotic-looking "Blue Chair" bears a strong Art Deco influence.
{Signed and
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Modern Selig Armchairs
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sculptural lines. New foam and strapping. In excellent condition. Chairs bear the Selig medallion. Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Pair of Josef Frank for Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
craftsmanship. Labeled on bottoms with paper label and Thonet stamp. One chair bears a signature on inside of
Category
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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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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