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Antique Rare 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair
Located in Doha, QA
particular note, the chair bears an official stamp from a historical monuments department dating back to 1930
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Walnut
Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Forest, BE
sophistication of the mid-20th century. Crafted in Argentina by the Comte firm, the chairs bear the unmistakable
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
$64,853 / set
Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
over time. Their form echoes early American "Gibson" chairs and even bears a stylistic resemblance to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
$936 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Henning Kjærnulf
Kurul
Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the manufacturer's label on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
than cozy and comfortable. Furthermore, each chair bears the "Tenreiro Arquitetura de Interiores SA
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
.
Crafted from solid beech (bentwood) and plywood, adorned with a brown lacquer coating, the chairs bear the
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$4,121 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Yew Wood Windsor Armchair, Late 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
raised on turned legs that are joined by slender double stretchers, a very comfortable chair that bears
Category
Antique 1830s English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Yew
1990s Spazzapan Italian Pop Art Pair of Pink Yellow Metal Armchairs Sculptures
By Anacleto Spazzapan, Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
lemon yellow. One chair bears in the back his signature. Every piece by Anacleto Spazzapan is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pink Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli Tecno, Mod S148
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
touch that speaks to their thoughtful design. Each chair bears the original Tecno label, certifying its
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
$7,205 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
classic floral design, and secured all around with an elegant nailhead trim. The chair bears the signature
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Utrecht, NL
known and most sought after designs. Although the chair bears some resemblance to Børge Mogensen's
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Green Leather, Geraldo de Barros, c. 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
relaxation. Additionally, each chair bears a manufacturer's label that authenticates its origin.
With its
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$6,128 Sale Price
20% Off
Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950
s
By J. Chein
Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Teddy Bear on back of chair; movable tray goes up and down to place doll in or out of the high chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Located in Hastings, GB
chair bears the traditional H and S decorative shapes of Taiwanese craftsmen.
In excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Florence Knoll
s Attributed Leather Armchair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
of decor styles—from a modern metropolitan apartment to a refined vintage setting.
While the chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Metric Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designer Charles Hollis Jones and adorned with his signature. These luxurious chairs are a stunning
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Tilburg, NL
Stool, Bench, and Chair bear the same remarkable aesthetic. Frames are composed of solid birch, while
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,205 / item
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$11,566 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani, he carved a suite
Category
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Materials
Oak
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Cerberus, males and reclining river-gods (see ref.).
For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$38,950 Sale Price / set
48% Off
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani, he carved a
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$19,850 Sale Price
48% Off
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(see ref.).
For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,950 Sale Price
29% Off
Papa Bear Armchair
Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The celebrated Papa Bear chair with matching footrest. Dimensions listed are for chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
By Illums Bolighus, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
measurements. Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic Hans Wegner papa bear chair has its original upholstery with teak legs and accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$12,000
Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burnaby, BC
This is World class living art.
Danish Mid-Century Modern AP19 "PAPA BEAR" Chair by Hans J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Papa Bear Chair, First Production in Rosewood, 1951-1952
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, DK
First production Papa Bear chair from 1951-1952 with only three buttons in the seatback. Only one
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Upholstery
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
AP19
gray wool teak oak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stenlose, DK
Hans J. Wegner papa bear chair model AP19.
Teak nails, oak legs, upholstered in grey wool fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Oak, Teak
"Papa Bear" Chair Model 91 by Svend Skipper
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Frederick, MD
model 91 chair, also referred to as the Papa Bear Chair thanks to its teak "paws" , was designed by
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool
Bear Chair, Vintage, Painted Wood Composite
Located in New York, NY
Bear chair, vintage, painted wood composite
Vintage
Painted wood composite
Measures: H 23 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Children s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Pair of Papa Bear Chairs with Ottoman in Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of Papa Bear chairs and ottoman designed by Hans Wegner in teak and black leather. All three
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Grey Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
new upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1951
Wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
SALE! Hans Wegner AP69 Mega Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman / Stool in Teak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
Hans Wegner's special edition of the traditional papa bear chair, the AP69 mega bear chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
A very rare Black Forest bear chair.
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare Black Forest bear chair, in the form of the playful bear.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair newly upholstered in black Hallingdal wool, code 200.
Legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair newly upholstered in blue Tonica wool, code 791.
Legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair newly upholstered in dark grey Tonica wool, code 792.
Legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Light Gray / Cream Papa Bear Chair Ap19 by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Papa bear chair designed by Hans Wegnr for A.P. Stolen, circa 1960. This chair has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair in dark grey Hallingdal wool, code 180 and with black leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair in light grey Divina wool, code 120 and with buttons and chains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Beech
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Megeve, FR
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" chair and footstool designed in 1950 and produced by AP Stolen, in perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya City, JP
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
This papa bear chair was reupholstered in October 2022 with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Pine
Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture
Illusion White Bear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Papa bear lounge chair by Adriane Pearsall. Reupholstered. Excellent like new condition, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, Porto
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
The most comfortable and easy chair of all times
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
the legendary Papa Bear Chair. Immerse yourself in the lap of luxury with this exquisite masterpiece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$39,000 / set
Hans J. Wegner Oak AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, Greater London
An original model AP19 'Papa Bear Chair' designed in 1951 by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Wool
Hans Wegner
s Papa bear Chair for AP Stolen, 1950s, Iconic World Class Art
Located in Burnaby, BC
designed his iconic Papa Bear chair, model AP19, in 1950's for A.P. Stolen.
In excellent condition with new
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Stool by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner papa bear chair and ottoman, model AP19 and AP29.
Teak nails, oak legs. (Ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, Porto
Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans J Wegner in 1951, Denmark.
handcrafted using the best materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Papa Bear Chair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen.
Located in Burnaby, BC
This chair is the original Papa bear chair designed and made in 50s by Hans J. Wegner and made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19
AP29 Stool by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1959
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair AP19 & AP29 stool by A.P. Stolen Denmark 1959
Hans J. Wegner AP-19
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
French Child
s chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful Child's chair from France. This would be a great Teddy Bear chair or a nice place for a
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,600
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Mama
Papa Blue Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Mama & Papa Bear chairs in blue Maharam wool fabric
Origin: America
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Wingback Chairs with Exposed Walnut Detail
Located in Denver, CO
Hans Wegner papa bear chair. Re-upholstered at some point in a moss green low NAP velvet trimmed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Black Forest carved bear hall chair armchair, 19th century, circa 1875
Magnificent Swiss
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Svend Skipper Model 91 Wing Chair, Brown Leather, Seam Edge, Studded
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Faarevejle, DK
Svend skipper model 91 'Papa Bear' chair, brown leather, seam edge, studded.
The wing chair was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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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