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Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
, result in a harmonious union of form and function. These chairs bear numerous subtle decorative elements
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Dining Chair by American of Martinsville, 6 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
touch of authenticity, the chairs proudly bear the signature of the manufacturer on the bottom—a mark of
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1 of 5 Henning Kjærnulf Teak Dining Chairs for KS Møbler, 1960s Danish Mid-Cen
Located in Hannover, DE
. Seats have been newly reupholstered in a dark brown fabric for a timeless look. Each chair bears the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Model 84 Chairs – Danish Teak Paper Cord, 1970s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
traditional Danish paper cord, ensuring comfort, durability, and authenticity. Every chair bears the original
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Set of 6 Møller Dining Chairs - Model 71 55 - Teak with New Leather
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Raleigh, NC
and rectangular dining tables. Each chair bears the quality construction details that made J.L
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

1 of 2 Niels O. Møller Chair Model 408 Teak Danish Mid-Century Vintage Dining
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
paper cord Each chair bears the original manufacturer’s mark beneath the seat Please note: One chair has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs in Leather Elm
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wanscher, created for the esteemed Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer (1940). Additionally, the chairs bear a
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 2
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
newly woven. Each chair bears its original stamped number under the seat. A rare and refined vintage set
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
joints have been reglued for excellent stability. Each chair bears the original maker’s mark under the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 6
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
joints have been reglued for excellent stability. Each chair bears the original maker’s mark under the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Teak

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
(French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholstered in dark brown Silk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Chair Model Ginger Ale by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2010
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Vicenza, VI
is good. There are signs of wear and tear due to time and use. The chair bears the Poltrona Frau
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Model Ginger Ale by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Vicenza, VI
is good. There are signs of wear and tear due to time and use. The chair bears the Poltrona Frau
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair on Casters w/ Pneumatic Base, Model 187
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This example dates to the 1970s. The chair bears the tags of 'BK Upholstery', a well-known
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Móveis Drago ‘Novelty’ Armchair in Blue Velvet and Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
reclining chair bear a striking resemblance to the designs of Lina Bo Bardi.
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960 s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Culver City, CA
credeinza and a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and not only does this chair make a statement, it steals the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stool model AP120 Designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic Papa Bear Chair, the AP120 Stool by Hans J. Wegner is a refined example of mid-century Danish
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Wonderful Original Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Drinks Trolley *Free Delivery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Papa Bear Chair—each a study in organic grace and meticulous craftsmanship. His work is celebrated for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Childs Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
fine and rare Swiss Black Forest Bear carved musical child’s chair. The chair of beautiful form with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Children s Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Black Forest Oak Arm Chair with Carved Bears
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest style (19/20th Cent) oak arm chair with 2 carved bears on top of back along
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Early 20th Century Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
chair or a "Papa Bear" Chair, the effect is magical and creates a time warp to the fabulous fifties
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Vintage 1950s Montenegrin Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Culver City, CA
currently have this sofa alongside a Hans Wegner papa bear chair, an Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and a Poul
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Adirondack Bamboo Chair with Mongolian Lamb Pillow and Teddy Bear
Located in Boca Raton, FL
deer antlers, tree bark miniature houses and a vintage teddy bear.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950 s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Culver City, CA
bear chair and a Finn Juhl credenza, and not only does this sofa make a statement, it really steals the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
" and "Papa Bear Chair." Wegner's designs are valued for their timeless aesthetics and high quality.
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Foot Stool / Ottoman in Solid Teak Styled After Hans Wegner in Teak, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid footstool designed in the manner of Hans Wegner's "Papa Bear" chair ottoman
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

German Steiff "Ralph Lauren Usa Teddy Bear" With Hoodie and Rocking Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Steiff
Located in Miami, FL
German Steiff "Ralph Lauren USA Teddy Bear" with Hoodie and Rocking Chair Offered for sale is a
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1990s German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa 2 Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs - 3 Piece
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Fur

Antique American Teddy Bears with Ribbons Sitting in Wicker Chairs, Priced Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two antique American teddy bears from the 20th century sitting in wicker chairs, priced and sold
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
or Polar Bear chair is a design classic of the late 1940s and there are certainly elements in common
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table
By Peder Pedersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for A.P. Stolen. At the heart of PP Møbler’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Patinated Sculpta-Grille Bones Screen on Walnut Base by Richard Harvey, 1960s
By Richard Harvey
Located in Culver City, CA
chair (also fabulous), a Paul Evans credenza, a Milo Baughman sofa, and a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Resin, Walnut

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron
By Peder Pedersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for A.P. Stolen. At the heart of PP Møbler’s philosophy is an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Custom-Made Dining Table in Pine
By Peder Pedersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Wegner. One of their early contributions was crafting the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950 s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Culver City, CA
? Give your living room the glow-up it deserves! We have this set alongside a Hans Wegner Papa bear chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Teak

Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat square back with pine paddle form
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair Mid-Century Charles Ray Eames EA 124 Lounge Chairs
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
current authentic, vintage state. • Provenance: The chairs do not bear a visible manufacturer's stamp or
Category

Late 20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
, elegant lines and exceptional quality, down to the smallest detail. The chair bears testimony to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by William Kienzle, ca. 1950
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
chair’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Leather Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the lateral load
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Jugend Chairs a Pair. Swedish in Painted Pine with Original Cushions
Located in Kastrup, DK
backrests, and vertical slats. The original striped cushions are preserved and included. The chairs bear a
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Folding Chair on Plinth
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with exceptional hot enamel decoration. The exceptional and functional chair frame bears Arts and
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Monumental Dining Set with French Art Deco Dining Table and Knud Hansen Chairs
By Søren Willadsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer (1940). Additionally, the chairs bear a striking resemblance to the work of Danish
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak

Art Deco Streamline Moderne Dining Set w/Round Table 2 Chairs by Sutton Bridge
Located in Topeka, KS
hosts a wonderful round light wood grain laminate top and each chair bears bent tube arms holding a
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
Parish and Mark D. Sikes, while feeling fresh and curated for contemporary interiors. Each chair bears
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race
By Ernest Race, Race Furniture
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
. Made for the 1951 Festival of Britain, the chairs are of original vintage. The chairs bear remnants of
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in DE MEERN, NL
', specifically on page 212, this chair bears witness to its enduring influence on the world of design
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

60s Kids Table with 4 Colourful Folding Chairs – Vintage Children Furniture Set
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
a picnic! A testament to quality craftsmanship, three of the chairs still bear the original “Made
Category

Vintage 1960s European Other Children s Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
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

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
straps stretched between the chair legs bear the lateral load of the seated individual. In the interwar
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare opportunity to acquire an original set of Pierre Jeanneret X-leg lounge chairs, all sourced
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
straps stretched between the chair legs bear the lateral load of the seated individual. In the interwar
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Italian Wrought Iron Armchairs, Attributed to Mario Papperzini, 1960s
By Mario Papperzini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Rendered in matte black with an attractively worn patina, the chairs bear surface weathering and age
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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.