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Classic Modernist " Papa Bear" Style Lounge Chair..
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist " Papa Bear" Style Lounge Chair..Unfortunately ,no labels or marks but I believe
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs for Skipper 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
Fabric, Wood
Button Tufted Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Salt
Pepper Boucle Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
Wegner. The silhouette is reminiscent of the iconic Mama Bear Chair, bringing a sense of nostalgia and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$3,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940
s Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
Wegner. They're currently styled in our gallery with a Fritz Hansen sofa and a Papa bear chair, and not
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
back is lightly bent and hugs a sitter in the manner of the famous Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Gerhard Berg Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce Mama Bear lounge chair, designed by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa. A classic Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in Utrecht, NL
resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that name, however
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Footstools or Ottomans Papa Bear Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
elegant with tall legs. They are very similar to the Footstool that goes with the famous Papa Bear chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut side chairs with floral carving and bear figure on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$16,500 / set
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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
Upholstery, Oak
AP32 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
the makers of the famous Bear Chair (AP19) and Mama Bear Chair (AP27) series of Bear Chairs. This AP32
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
reminiscent to Wegner's Papa Bear chair, with its high and wide backrest and tilted seat. The constructions
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beige Mohair by Pierre Frey
By Peder Pedersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
of their early contributions was crafting the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Castors-Reupholstered in Teddy Bear Fabric
By Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in Medina, OH
This 1950s mid-century modern barrel back chair on castors reupholstered in teddy bear fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler. New released
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair
This lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Modern "Papa" Bear set of 2 armchairs, 1950
s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Uccle, BE
This unique set features two early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$48,039 / set
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. Denmark, 1950s.
27.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Italian Armchair Dark Red leather Svend Skipper style Papa Bear
By Svend Skipper
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Lounge club chair or Armchair , Mid-Century Modern Svend Skipper reclining adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear
Armchairs, A.P. Stolen, Denmark W/ Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Great Pair of 1960s Hans Wegner Papa Chairs. They include one ottoman and appear to have been re
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher and with a stretcher
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
"1600" chair by Argot Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
stainless steel with a brushed finish. The chairs bear the name of the place that inspired them, the “Les
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
"1800" chair by Argot Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
stainless steel with a brushed finish. The chairs bear the name of the place that inspired them, the “Les
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Limbert Cut-Out CAFE Chair
By Charles Limbert
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
the designs of Koloman Moser. The seat is upholstered in leather, and the chair bears the firm’s
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
America, the exotic-looking "Blue Chair" bears a strong Art Deco influence.
This pair of limited edition
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
any interior and room of your choice. The underside of the chair bears a label from its designer
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Caviuna Hardwood
Suede, Angelini, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
upholstery services in any of our leather or fabric options.
Each chair bears the manufacturer's seal
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
By Casala
Located in Courbevoie, FR
enough to bear an adult's weight. Six chairs in stock. Price for one chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Beech
MASP 7th April Chair by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in São Paulo, BR
This exceptional chair bears the hallmark of Lina Bo Bardi's ingenuity, crafted specifically for
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Ash Series 7 Chair Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
chair bears its original hand-painted inventory code - CH/LBR/59 and CH/CUB/142 - applied by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
1970 Set of Four Signed A. Orlandi Neoclassical Metal and Brass Details Chairs
By Alberto Orlandi
Located in Madrid, ES
Orlandi.
Each chair bears the original “Orlandi – Italy” embossed signature, a hallmark of authentic
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Set of Six Mid-century Dining Chairs in Ash and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs bear a strong resemblance to the refined aesthetic of Italian designers like Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set of four vintage Italian ecclesiastical chairs with kneeler
Located in Milano, IT
testament to the intersection of craftsmanship and faith.
These chairs bear a distinguished trademark
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,402 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
iconic "Domus" design. The chair bears no maker’s marks. Please note, the seat has been replaced with an
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Bleached Ash Series 7 Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2012. The model no. 3107
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four 17th century English William
Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
(who was awarded the position of chief supplier to the Royal household in 1686).
The chairs bear
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
overall aesthetic.
These chairs bear the subtle traces of use, which only enhance their character and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Country Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and brass lamp for scale.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Danish Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, created for the esteemed Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer (1940). Additionally, the chairs bear a striking
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Beech Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2015. The model no. 3107
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2016. The model no. 3107
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Crisis Chair by Piet Hein Eek
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
rejection of excess. Each chair bears the traces of manual production, with natural variations in wood and
Category
Early 2000s Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
these chairs bear the marks of skilled artisans from an almost bygone era. The intricate hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Easy Chair in Rosewood
Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950
s
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
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Tom Bruinsma 1, Mobach
Located in Utrecht, NL
processes ensure that each ceramic piece is unique. All ceramics bear the Mobach stamp.
Dimensions
Chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
for Rima Padova in the 1970s, this chair bears the unmistakable imprint of Rinaldi's artistic genius
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1960s, Set of 6
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
in solid wood and seats in black leatherette for very high quality comfort. Each chair model bears
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
$5,284 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames. Both chairs bears
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,754 Sale Price / set
41% Off
1950s Studio BBPR Chairs for Arflex with Black Iron Frame and White Skai
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
classic sophistication to your space.
It's worth noting that these chairs do not bear any official
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sides and one at the back. The chair bears a brass plaque that reads "1888, Made from Yale Campus Elm
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Elm, Rush
4 x Bononia Leather Dining Chairs Mr Series Mies Van Der Rohe Italy 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
chairs to your home today and enjoy the ultimate in style, comfort, and durability.
These chairs bear
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Oakwood and Deerskin
Elephant
Chairs, Argentina
By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
century. Crafted in Argentina by the Comte firm, the chairs bear the unmistakable hallmarks of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
, including the era-defining Papa Bear Chair. Most of their frames were supplied on Wegner's direction by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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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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