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Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere
By Jean Royère, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, fully restored pair of midcentury polar bear style barrel chairs after Jean Royere.. Snag
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish Papa Bear Lounge Chair with Teak Paws
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This studio built Mid-Century Modern lounge chair echoes the designs of Hans Wegner Svend Skipper
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953 The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans J
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Svend Skipper Attributed 1950s Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's and Svend Skipper's own Papa Bear lounge chairs. While this chair share some of the same
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France Søn in Teak Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
a Hans Wegner Papa bear chair, a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in boucle, as well as a Poul
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Rare Danish Mid-Century Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique and rare Danish Papa Bear style chair likely made in the 1950's, when the papa bear style
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Italian "Papa Bear" Style Club Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Italian "Papa Bear" style club chairs with down cushions circa 1950 resting on oak legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Papa Bear High Back Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
We found this scrumptious Papa Bear style chair in Stockholm on one of our buying trips. Clearly
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Easy Chair by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Completely original Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear easy chair by AP Stolen, Denmark. Retains original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Hand Crafted Child s Teddy Bear Rocking Chair Stamped Tony Biele
Located in Lomita, CA
This charming teddy bear rocking chair in solid hardwood is perfect for the personal space of a
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Clam Chair, Curly Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell, 1944
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Culver City, CA
Bear chair, it should be noted, while this chair appears to be demure and small, it's actually quite
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair with Teak Paws by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kn. A. Risager
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare small-scale mama bear style lounge or armchair designed by Kn. A. Risager and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and was
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner Armchair Papa Bear Red Leather and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The Bamsestol (Bear chair), known as the papa bear lounge chair and footstool designed by Hans J
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
. fabric. Please do appreciate this chair is not to be recognized for Hans Jørgen Wegner's Papa Bear chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Style "Mama Bear" Easy Chairs by Colviggaard Mid-Century Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare pair of 1950s easy chair in Hans Wegner's 'Mama Bear" style made by Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Hans Wegner AP20 "Mini Bear" Lounge Chair by AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1955. A less often seen "Mini Bear" lounge chair model AP20
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Teddy Bear Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these wonderful Cesca chairs in adorable fleece / velour / mohair fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood and Teddy Bear Bouclé Art Deco Club Chairs, c 1930s, Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This completely restored pair of circa 1930s Rosewood Art Deco club chairs were recovered in a new
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Hans Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair for A.P. Stolen Original Scandinavian Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Chair model AP-27 "Mama Bear" lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, 1954 for A.P. Stolen
Category

Mid-20th Century European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950 s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
functionality. The Papa Bear chair was Wegner’s first project with manufacturer A.P. Stolen, which enjoyed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional, Michael Wolk
Located in Saint Louis, MO
color teddy bear fabric. The style of the chairs is reminiscent of Michael Wolk. Both designed furniture
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Danish Armchair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
teak 'paws' and Afromosia legs. The chair has been reupholstered in Kvadrat Tonus Meadow wool fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen Papa Bear Style Pair of Chairs Single Ottoman AP 19
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elevate your space with this extraordinary offering: a captivating pair of Vintage Papa Bear Style
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Marble Shattuck Bow Back Windsor Armchair in White Oak, 1920
By The Marble Shattuck Chair Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival eight spindle bow back Windsor armchair in white oak. The chair bears its original
Category

Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chair, France, 1980s, For Tamir.
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Similarly, to the most often decorated predeceasing African chairs, this chair bears the mark of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Caned and Gilded Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
in toupie feet, while the rear legs are sabre shaped. The chairs bear the signature plate of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

1950s Danish Modern Cabinetmakers Lounge Chair in White Kvadrat Wool
By Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Odense, DK
. Brass details. The chair bears strong resemblance to the works of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, but
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Antique Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Side Chair, Attr: Herter Brothers
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
hallmark craftsmanship and design philosophy. While the chair bears their stylistic traits, as seen in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Gardner Co. Pierced Bent Ply and Oak Frame Arm Chair c.1872
By Denton Gardner Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Victoria & Albert Museum United Kingdom. This chair bears a makers mark with the maker's name and the date
Category

Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Birch, Oak

Eames for Herman Miller Stacking DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Green Pads
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
pads (cushions). Each chair bears the Herman Miller insignia, embossed in the fiberglass beneath the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Midcentury Chair Made in Sweden
By Hans Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Interesting armless lounge chair with cain seat and back on hardwood frame. This chair bears a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Patinated Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Culver City, CA
dining table. A wonderful patinated set of iconic dining chairs. One of the chairs still bears the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher and with a stretcher to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of 1940s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Southampton, NJ
. Outstanding original condition. Both chairs bear Thonet labels underneath, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Medical Stainless Steel and Glass Cabinet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair for scale.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Philip and Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Floral Design Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and a Knoll Saarinen side table for scale.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Fritz Hansen 1950s Highback Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish midcentury highback chair made circa 1950. The chairs bears Fritz Hansen's
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pascal Mourgue ‘Fabio’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design piece of Pascal Mourgue from 1960s. Mourgue created a comfortable lounge chair that bears multiple
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Raffaella Crespi attributed bamboo lounge chair, Italy, 1960s
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
from the side. In very good vintage condition, this lounge chair bears no cracks or losses on its
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
upon closer examination. While the later model from the 1970s bears visible screws, the Porino chair
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Hans Wegner Ch22 Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wegner's early masterpieces for Carl Hansen. The chair bears the first number of a highly interesting
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
unknown, however, the chair bears strong resemblance both in terms of design lines and armrest details to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Style Easy Chair, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1940s. The chair bear resemblance to Frits Hansen's
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
in its time. For its resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s „Papa Bear” the chair is so called. “Model 91
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Wood

Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
pedestal table and Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair for scale.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Authentic Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
original with gray woven fabric Knoll cushions and chromed steel wire design. The chair bears its original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Newly Upholstered
By Fritz Hansen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
unknown, however, the chair bears strong resemblance both in terms of design lines and armrest details to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Finn Juhl FD 136 Tan Leather and Teak Lounge Chair
By France Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
truly stunning lines, all while exemplifying the genius of Scandinavian Modern design. The chair bears
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Ebonized Horseshoe Lounge Chairs in Buttercream Mohair, 1970s
Located in Culver City, CA
luxurious mohair, they beckon you to unwind and luxuriate in their inviting embrace. These chairs bear
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Finn Juhl FD 136 Teak and Navy Blue Leather Lounge Chair
By France Daverkosen, Finn Juhl, France Søn
Located in Miami, FL
design. The chair bears both the manufacturer's and the retailer's (John Stuart) marks.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Carimate Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, c 1963, Signed
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
keep them grounded in a natural, timeless aesthetic. Both chairs bear the Cassina branded embossing on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Rush

Danish 1960s Pair of Kurt Ostervig Style Easy Lounge Chairs Original Wool
By Ryesberg Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic 1960s design. These chairs bear strong resemblance to Ostervig's characteristic design with tear
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Franz Xaver Lutz Chimney Lounge Chair Model 1192 in Black Original Leather
By Franz Xaver Lutz, Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
bears a strong resemblance to Spanish and Scandinavian hunting chairs. The design is aptly named
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Pair of Agnese Lounge Chairs, Model 849, 1950s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
chair bears a label for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, Meda, Italy to inside of back stretcher. 73cm high
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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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, 2022
    The 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.