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Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chairs and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
Available now is an absolutely stunning pair of lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1950's. A truly iconic chair, Hans Wegner designed in 1951 for A.P Stolen. Thes...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Teak Hans Wegner Style Papa Bear Ottoman / Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered is a vintage ottoman in style of the renowned designer Hans Wegner, designed in 1951. Made of solid teak and upholstered with a textured stripped fabric that is in great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Papa Bear
Chair, AP19 with AP29 Ottoman by Hans J Wegner for A.P Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good early version, with oak arms pads and legs, totally reupholstered by Danish craftsmen and with Danish gray wool fabric, to produce a Classic Mid-Century armchair and stoo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchair "Mama Bear"
Located in Courbevoie, FR
as a tribute to "Papa bear" by Hans Wegner. Handmade.
Category
2010s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak, Wool
3 1960
s Scandinavian white cased glass cute polar bears
Located in Palm Springs, CA
3 adorable white cased glass polar bears, probably a family with a Papa bear a Mama bear and a baby
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Glass
Materials
Glass
Hans Wegner ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair ottoman. Teak frame stool with new leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak, Leather
$2,800
Danish Modern Wegner Bamsestol Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Hans J. Wegner's Bamsestol lounge chair affectionately coined the "Papa Bear" chair. Price includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Svend Skipper Model 91 Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Model 91 Chair (“Papa Bear chair”) designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Mobler. teak details
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
New Linen Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New linen upholstery papa bear style midcentury Danish modern lounge chair with matching footstool
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests and Ferrari Red Wool
By Chresten Findahl Brodersen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
some of the same straight lines and stance as Wegner's Papa Bear this has a lighter and more dynamic
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
HANS WEGNER
Located in Chicago, IL
HANS WEGNER, Papa Bear chair
circa 1965
upholstery, teak
Signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Wingback Chairs
Materials
Teak
$9,500
Danish Modern Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinctive pair of Danish modern armchairs with "Papa Bear" style arms, tapered legs and a subtle
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$5,400
Hans Wegner Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Great sofa made by AP Stolen who also made the papa bear chair in collaboration with Wagner. Sprung
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,128
Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Associates is sure to be a conversation piece. This is Adrian Pearsall's answer to the Papa Bear chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Kurt Olsen Danish Rosewood Black Leather Bear Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
upholstered in the original black leather. The construction mirrors Hans Wegner's Papa Bear chair, with the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair from Artifort
DUX, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Beirut, LB
Rare early Artifort lounge chair attributed to Theo Ruth. This amazing Mid-Century Modern papa bear
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
. 1950s. Wing back form and buttons bear a resemblance to the design of Hans Wegner's Papa Bear chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ubiquitous Papa Bear Chair.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hans Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen; Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, with original Houndstooth fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool, Upholstery
$14,000
Hans Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
model was part of the same series as Wegner's iconic Papa Bear chair and was made in small quantities
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early Dutch Modernist Shearling Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By Theo Ruth, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
designed with a floating back and papa bear style arms. Completely restored with new Merino wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
1950s Greaves&Thomas Sofa/1950s Sofa
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, Lambeth
and Thomas, circa 1950s, Afromosia frame with a two tone fabric, the chair arms have a wonderful 'Papa
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen from 1955
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
alternative to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
made to stand as it's own unique piece, is also known as the ottoman for the Papa Bear Chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Stools
Authentic Hans J. Wegner Papabear Chair AP 19
Ottoman AP 29 in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans J. Wegner for Anker Pedersen model AP19 Papa bear lounge chair and ottoman, 1953, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner AP27
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
taste and decor. A papa bear from the same house will be listed soon and in similar condition.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
$5,950
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Munich, DE
Papa Bear chair.
Lit.: Salesco A/S sales folder (last picture)
Located in Hamburg.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Munich, DE
Papa Bear Chair.
Lit.: Salesco A/S sales folder (last picture)
LOCATED IN HAMBURG
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Wool
Casala Wood Lounge Armchairs Pair, Germany Mid-Century
By Casala
Located in Vienna, AT
faintly of the Wegner Papa bear chair.
Both are in original vintage condition with no alterations or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen by Slagelse Denmark
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
your reference.
An exquisite alternative lounge chair to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Fantastic Danish Leather Wingback Chair in the Manner of Peder Moos
By Peder Moos
Located in Long Island City, NY
behold. It seems the superior precursor to the papa bear chair, the egg chair and other iconic designs
Category
20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Svend Skipper Model 91 Lounge Chair in Taupe Wool
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Berkeley, CA
This rare model 91 "Papa Bear" wingback lounge chair was designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
design and testament to the midcentury design era. This particular 1950s design is a Model 91 'Papa Bear
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1980’ S Swivel Chairs in Knoll Ultrasuede
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wegner Papa Bear chair in one photo and next to a Herman Miller Eiffel Tower rocker in another for scale
Category
Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Highback Easy Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Papa Bear style. Original two-tone green wool upholstery. Legs and frame in solid oak, armrests in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa by Arne Hovmand-Olsen 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
.
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Model 480 two and a half seater sofa in teak and oak in Papa Bear style
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
referred to the baby Papa bear chair referring to Wegners version, this chair also makes you feel that
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom Bridges over Time Originals Walnut and Brass Nightstands
By Bridges over Time Originals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
coating. These elegant nightstands can be used as end tables as well. Pictured next to a Hans Wegner Papa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s Danish Modern Teak Paw Wingback Armchair in Tweed Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
or a Papa Bear Chair.
Designer/Maker is unknown, but in the style of chairs designed by Kurt
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner Model AP 33 Sofa for Anker Petersen Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Littleton, CO
maker and the manufacturer of Wegner's beloved 'Papa Bear' chair. The same quality of craftsmanship is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of 1980’s Black Glass Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Tables by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
chromed steel frames are in good condition with some minor marks. Pictured next to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pottery lamp w/ original string shade from great 60
s estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great pottery lamp from a great estate that a Hans Wegner Papa bear chair, some Peter Hvidt
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta, Pottery
Large Wingback Lounge Chair in Cream Teddy, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish Modern lounge chair with lines reminiscent of the iconic ‘Papa Bear’ design by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chairs Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
more size and heft and can actually give Wegner's Papa Bear chair a run for the money in sturdiness and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
more size and heft and can actually give Wegner's Papa Bear chair a run for the money in sturdiness and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Extremely Rare Polished Copper Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
Located in Van Nuys, CA
copper Platner for Knoll:
- 2 Armchairs
- 1 Cocktail Table
- 1 Papa Bear Lounge Chair
- 1 Side Table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Copper
Solid Teak Custom Asymmetrical Studio Craft Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Hans Wegner papa bear chair in the gallery. The coffee table is signed and notated on the bottom, but
Category
Vintage 1980s American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Extremely Rare Polished Copper Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
copper Platner for Knoll:
- 1 Cocktail Table
- 1 Papa Bear Lounge Chair
- 1 Mama Bear Lounge Chair
- 1
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Copper
Extremely Rare Polished Copper High Back Lounge Chair by Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This extremely rare high back or “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Warren Platner (1919-2006) was one of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Copper
Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
more size and heft and can actually match Wegner's Papa Bear chair in terms of size, sturdiness and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Pair of Danish 1950
s Madsen and Schubell High Back Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
very sought after and in terms of desirability now matching the Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
1960
s Italian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ivory Boucle
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Culver City, CA
Lacca bar cart and a Hans Wegner papa bear chair, and not only does this chair hold its own, it makes a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Model 23-22 Teak Credenza for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
-Century Modern design is currently paired in the gallery with a Hans Wegner papa bear chair and a Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Teak
Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
how to care for your furniture. This rare pair of Svend Skipper Model 91, also known as the Papa Bear
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Helen
Hobey Baker Highboy Chest, Walnut and Brass, 1950
s
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Culver City, CA
in the gallery situated with 2 Hans Wegner papa bear chairs, a Kofod Larsen credenza, an Adrian
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Helen
Hobey Baker Credenza, Walnut and Brass, 1950
s
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Culver City, CA
in the gallery situated with 2 Hans Wegner papa bear chairs, a Kofod Larsen credenza, an Adrian
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Bent Moller Jepsen for Simo "Bear" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Bent Moller Jepsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
inches in height.
Clearly the designer derived his inspiration from Hans Wegner and his Papa Bear Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
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Papa Bear For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic papa bear available at 1stDibs. Each papa bear for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer papa bear, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A papa bear is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one papa bear 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 Papa Bear?
The average selling price for a papa bear at 1stDibs is $13,947, while they’re typically $762 on the low end and $61,366 for the highest priced.
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.
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