Bear Chair
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Children s Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Montenegrin Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ash
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
1990s German Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Faux Fur
20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Other
20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Resin, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs
Pine
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Leather, Elm, Oak
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Other Children s Furniture
Metal
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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Bear Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bear Chair?
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.
- 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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