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Børge Mogensen Pair of Spanish Chairs Model BM 2226
Located in Kastrup, DK
, tightened with adjustable leather straps. Both chairs bear the Fredericia Stolefabrik maker’s mark beneath
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Furniture poster by PP Mobler 2006 vintage Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The Folding Chair, PP512, 1949 Papa Bear Chair, PP19, 1951 The Flag Halyard Chair, PP225, 1950
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
feet. The reclining chair bears the shopmark medallion and burned-in Stickley logo as shown
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Mid-Century German Wooden Children Swivel Chair from Casala
By Casala
Located in Hamburg, DE
schools and other educational institutions. Simple, functional and sturdy. These chairs bear a green
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of American folding camp chairs, c. 1860-70
Located in Kenilworth, IL
bound edges. The chair frames bear a partial Boston makers label. American, circa 1860-70. Dimensions
Category

Antique 1860s American Side Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Hardwood

Large Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
color and craftsmanship in the world of fiber art. Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa bear” chairs for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Yarn, Rope, Plywood

Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests
Located in Centennial, CO
resorts and pro-golf shops. This chair does not bear the Bauer sticker but it is the same as others, which
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Palm Springs, CA
into a niche under the chair for storing. The chair bears the distinctive De Sede metal tag. Beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann
$5,000 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate Minore Easy Chair
By Rossi di Albizzate, Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Vintage Oversized Club Chairs on Teak Ball Feet Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Oversized Teddy Bear Club Chairs on Teak Ball Feet Newly Reupholstered in Taupe Shearling
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-garde with practicality. Crafted in the Netherlands, this distinctive lounge chair bears the mark of
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Plywood

Italian Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
contrast to the closed solid seat. The chairs bear a striking resemblance to the works of Italian designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1972 Original Warren Platner for Knoll Orange Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, glowing patina across both pieces. Both the chair and ottoman bear their original Knoll International
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Louis XVI Style Leather Bergere Chair by Pennsylvania House
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Westfield, MA
chair bears minimal wear, consistent with age and careful use. Its stately design and high-quality
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Oak Chair by Maison Regain in Original Upholstery, 1970s - 2 Available
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
batches, each table, sideboard, and low‑slung chair bears the subtle hallmarks of its maker—dovetail seams
Category

Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1970 s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Lisboa, PT
original and acceptable vintage condition, these chairs bear the marks of their age with grace, serving as
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Confort Club Chair for Cassina, 1965
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Hamburg, PA
. The chair also bears Cassina's maker's mark and the original 1965 Carta d'Identità (identity card), a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1940 s Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1940s. The chair bears some resemblance to Frits
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Faux Crocodile Leather Desk Bronze Glass Inset
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
in our gallery with a Herman Miller Eames chair and next to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair. It likely
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Kurt Olsen for Andersen Bohm Mid-century Danish Lounge Chairs
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Upholstered "Bear" lounge chairs designed by Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm, Denmark, 1952. High
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refined seating and collectible works of sculptural art. Each chair bears the original Kagan-Dreyfuss
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1940´s Set of Pinewood Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Yngve Ekström, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
chairs bears resemblance to Scandinavian design from the period such as Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate Pair of Minore Easy Chairs
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
guaranteed. The chairs bear witness to the designer's excellent taste for form and harmonic compositions
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
quality. The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Style Classic Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The chair bear close resemblance to Peter
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Wool

Pair Rudd Intl Danish Oak Lounge Chairs by Thygesen Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Danish Modern pair of black painted blonde oak bentwood lounge chairs upholstered in
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Rosewood by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Mini bear lounge chair in patinated leather and armrest in solid rosewood, designed by Hans J
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Oak

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate Minore Easy Chair in Brown Leather
By Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair bears witness to the designer's excellent taste for form and harmonic compositions. Please note
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
By Shakers
Located in Odense, DK
derived from the form and from the joinery and the techniques of the assembly. This chair bears strong
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
and comfortable as it gets. The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Plainview, NY
The pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates encapsulates the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in nicely aged black leather. Chair bears the Johannes Hansen stamp. 1950s. 25" long x 22" deep x 30
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate Pair of Minore Easy Chairs in Leather
By Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
comfort is guaranteed. The chairs bear witness to the designer's excellent taste for form and harmonic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Two Cosmos Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy 1954
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Hellouw, NL
Introducing a distinguished pair of "Cosmos" lounge chairs, masterfully designed by Augusto Bozzi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J Wegner Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is plush and comfortable. In excellent vintage condition. Chair bears the Johannes Hansen stamp
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid Century Wingback Chairs in Hand Sewn Champagne Shearling c. 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
teddy bear, these chairs beckon you to get cozy. The set is newly upholstered up and down, front to back
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hide, Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
their durability and lends a sense of exotic charm. These chairs bear the mark of craftsmanship and
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early Edition Hill House Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina Italy
By Cassina
Located in Weesp, NL
aesthetic. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Hill House Chair bears the mark of quality and authenticity as
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Single Rudd Int Danish Oak Lounge Chair by Thygesen Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Topeka, KS
bear QUITE the reputation!! This is a wonderful pair of Danish or Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

2 Thonet Chairs No 20, approx. 1930s-1940s
Located in Hannover, DE
. Authenticity: Each chair bears the Thonet mark under the seat, confirming its heritage.
Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
polished for a pristine finish if desired. Each chair bears Brueton labels, confirming authenticity and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
other designs from Knoll and Herman Miller licensed to various Brazilian producers. Each chair bears
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Gillon Déc chairs Italma Woodart Brazil 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
displays a rich patina, a testament to its quality and the passage of time. Each chair bears the marks of
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

S34 Dining Chairs by Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
French elm, these chairs bear the stamp of craftsmanship and timeless quality. The patina enhances the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

S34 Dining Chairs by Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chapo's favorite wood, the now-extinct French elm, these chairs bear the stamp of craftsmanship and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

4 Chairs 1960s by Nilson Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden
By Hugo Troeds
Located in Hannover, DE
beige textile, offering a sophisticated and versatile look. Authenticity: Each chair bears the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

PK9 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs bear the original manufacturer’s stamp, ensuring authenticity.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
captivating beauty. Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair for scale.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Yarn

Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
seeking a touch of organic authenticity. Each chair bears its own unique character through the rope’s
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

1960s Cesca Cantilever Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Int., Set of 4
Located in San Gabriel, CA
, confirming licensed production. One chair bears a hand-written pencil date reading “1965,” consistent with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Marble and Bronze Sculptural Side / Accent Tables, a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Culver City, CA
contemporary environment. These tables, as photographed with the Papa Bear chair can add a bit of refined
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set Of Six Arts And Crafts Ecclesiastical Dining Chairs, Circa 1920
Located in London, London
 British and dating to the early to mid 20th century, these chairs bear all the hallmarks of the movement
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 4 “Gillberga” Oak Dining Chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern, 1923
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Odense, DK
proportion, made in solid oak —and each chair bears the original Nordic Kompaniet maker’s tag, confirming its
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Henning Kjærnulf Teak Chairs – 1960s Danish Design for KS Møbler
Located in Hannover, DE
and elegant look. All chairs bear the original manufacturer’s stamp beneath the seat. Condition: Very
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Highback Razorblade Light Oak Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Danish Design
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
reupholstered in fabric, leather, or sheepskin for a customized look. Some of the chairs still bears Kjærnulf’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 dining chairs no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
the distinguished Viennese manufacturer J. & J. Kohn. Each chair bears its original paper label
Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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, 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.