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Mama Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair Model AP 27
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-27, also known as the Mama Bear chair, was designed by Hans Wegner in 1957. This iconic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Button Tufted Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Salt & Pepper Boucle Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
Wegner. The silhouette is reminiscent of the iconic Mama Bear Chair, bringing a sense of nostalgia and a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Scandinavian Modern Gerhard Berg Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce Mama Bear lounge chair, designed by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa. A classic Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
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H 26 in W 25 in D 24 in
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
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Hans Wegner AP-27 "Mama" Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Hans Wegner AP-27 "Mama" Bear Chair
Hans Wegner AP-27 "Mama" Bear Chair
H 40.75 in W 28.5 in L 40.75 in
Hans Wegner Style Mama Bear Lounge Chair by Sven Skipper
By Svend Skipper, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair in the Manner of Kurt Olsen, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair. Solid teak armrests and legs. Newly re-upholstered and
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Hans J. Wegner, Mama Bear, AP28, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans J. Wegner, AP28 The mama bear chair, 1954, AP stolen Reupholstered, restored Teak dark
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Hans J. Wegner, Mama Bear, AP28, 1954
Hans J. Wegner, Mama Bear, AP28, 1954
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Lounge Chair with Oak Hand Rests Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Dorchester, MA
"paws" emerge from its upholstered frame, a just-right "Baby Bear" to Hans Wegner's Papa and Mama Bear
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Pair of Hans Wegner “Mama Bear” AP-27 Easy Lounge Chairs for A. P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
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Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair Model AP-27
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Culver City, CA
angular arms that are reminiscent of Danish Modern designer, Hans Wegner Mama bear chairs. The chairs
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Hans Wegner AP27
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, 1951, Denmark. Model AP27 or "Mama Bear" chair with beautiful long paws
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Hans Wegner AP27
Hans Wegner AP27
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Early Hans Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman Stool Teak AP 27 Danish
Located in Boise, ID
All original. Original leather. Amazing patina. Wear consistent with age and use.  
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By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Extremely Rare Polished Copper Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This extremely rare “Mama Bear” lounge chair by Warren Platner (1919-2006) was one of the few
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Knud Risager Pair of Mama Bear Style Lounge or Armchairs for Slagelse Møbelværk
By Kn. A. Risager, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Møbelværk in Denmark in the mid-1950s. Very nice small-scale mama bear style. Stained beech wood still
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tapered legs. A close likeness to Wegner's famous 'Mama Bear' arm chair, a 'hers' version of the
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Extremely Rare Polished Copper Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
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Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' chair, 1954 Rarely seen wing chair from Hans Wegner
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Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner, AP 28, 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Modern teak AP 28 'Mama Bear' lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, 1954 Original orange
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, AP 28, 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
Hans J. Wegner, AP 28, 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
"Mama Bear" Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern mid-century teak and fabric lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner's Mama Bear
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair attributed to Kurt Olsen, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
same design lines as Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair although a bit more compact. Solid teak
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Danish 1960s Hans Wegner Mama Bear Style Lounge Chairs by Poul Jessen
By Viby J. PMJ, Poul M. Jessen 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming 1960s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Hans Wegner's mama bear chair designed by
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Hans Wegner AP-27 Chair and Ottoman, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Hans Wegner AP-27 chair (sometimes called Mama Bear Chair) and ottoman, AP Stolen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair
By Frode Holm
Located in Bridgeport, CT
frame and enveloping backrest almost like a miniature of Hans WEgner's Mama Bear chair. Its diminutive
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Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair
Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair
H 32.5 in W 22.75 in D 23.25 in
Danish Lounge Chair with Rounded Backrest
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wegner's Mama bear chair. This lounge chair has an open expression and an elegant shape due to its round
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Fabric

Danish Lounge Chair with Rounded Backrest
Danish Lounge Chair with Rounded Backrest
H 39.77 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair with Teak Paws by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kn. A. Risager
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare small-scale mama bear style lounge or armchair designed by Kn. A. Risager and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Hans Wegner Style "Mama Bear" Easy Chairs by Colviggaard Mid-Century Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare pair of 1950s easy chair in Hans Wegner's 'Mama Bear" style made by Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair for A.P. Stolen Original Scandinavian Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Chair model AP-27 "Mama Bear" lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, 1954 for A.P. Stolen
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Mid-20th Century European Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Hans J. Wegner "Mama Bear" Lounge Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "Mama Bear" lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Pair of "Mama Bear" Lounge Chairs in the Style of Hans J. Wegner, circa 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs in the style of Hans J. Wegner's Papa Bear manufactured, circa
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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Mama Bear"
By Matzform
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of lounge chair "Mama bear". Model made by the Danish maker
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A Scandinavian Modern Rare "Mama Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mount Penn, PA
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1950's "Mama Bear"Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Danish Modern design by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in light olive vintage wool upholstery with teak armrests and legs. Super comfortable classic.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool, Upholstery

Wonderful Mama Bear Chair in the Manner of Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Portland, OR
A playful and wonderful chair with wonderful arms and refined curves. A wonderful example of a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Teak

AP-27 Easy Chair and AP-29 Ottoman by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
Known as the "Mama Bear," this chair has a high back with protruding and curving solid teak arms
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

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Mama Bear Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mama bear chair available at 1stDibs. Each mama bear chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage mama bear chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mama bear chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mama bear chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mama bear chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and A.P. Stolen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mama Bear Chair?

Prices for a mama bear chair start at $1,900 and top out at $13,700 with the average selling for $4,380.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.

Questions About Mama 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.