Mama Bear
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
A Beatifully Hand-carved Brienz Black forest Hall Stand with a Mama Bear and Cub
Located in Dallas, TX
A beatifully 19th Century hand-carved Brienz black forest hall stand with a mama bear and cub
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 81 in W 32 in D 25.5 in
19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Umbrella Stand with the large standing Mama bear , mouth open and glass eyes watching her cub above as if
Category
Antique 19th Century European Umbrella Stands
Materials
Tin
H 72 in W 24 in D 22 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 39 in W 27 in D 26 in
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By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs
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Oak
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making it ideally suited for use as a credenza or media cabinet. Designs are inspired by ic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
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Wood, Walnut, Oak
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
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2010s American Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table.
2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Howard & Sons Armchair in Tweed by Pierre Frey, England 1871
By Howard and Sons, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard & Sons Armchair in Tweed by Pierre Frey
England, 1871
Newly upholstered in Plaid Tweed by Pierre Frey, on carved antique frame with Cope castors. Stamped 1871 on the back le...
Category
Antique 1870s English Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Mahogany by Alfred Christensen Denmark 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany raised on Christensen's icon...
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28.25 in D 30 in
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male f...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 14.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair In Fluffy Pierre Frey, Artifort *Customizable*
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in fluffy Pierre Frey fabric.
Manufactured by Artifort in the 1970s in the Netherlands. Newly upholstered in fluffy wool, mohair ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables.
A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
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Oak, Wood, Walnut
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Metal
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires.
Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
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AP27 Mama Bear Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, 1960s Original Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Zürich, Zürich
AP27 mama bear armchair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, 1960s Danmark, original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
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
Mama Bear Cookie Jar by Tom Otterness
By Tom Otterness 1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Mama bear cookie jar
designed 2012
ceramic
Measures: 12 1/2 H x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches
limited
Category
2010s More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner AP-27 "Mama" Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner AP-27 "Mama" bear chair. Manufactured by A.P. Stolen, circa 1955. This piece has
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Style Mama Bear Lounge Chair by Sven Skipper
By Hans J. Wegner, Svend Skipper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare mama bear chairs designed by Sven Skipper in the mid 1960's. Sven skipper made his own
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Teak
1960s Brush Art Bristle Figurine Mama Bear and Cub Vintage Toys
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Brush Art Bristle Figurine Mama Bear and Cub Vintage Toys
Mama 7 long x 3 w x 4.5 h and Cub
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Natural Fiber
Danish Midcentury Hans Wegner Style Mama Bear Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming 1960s lounge chairs in the style of Hans Wegner's mama bear chair. It is a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Teak
Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair in the Manner of Kurt Olsen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair. Solid teak armrests and legs. Newly re-upholstered and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.25 in W 26 in D 28 in
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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Hans Wegner “Mama Bear” AP-27 Easy Lounge Chairs for A. P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed in 1954 by Hans Wegner, the AP-27 Chair, popularly known as the “Mama Bear” Easy Lounge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood, Teak
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
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 41 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
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
Carved Moose Antler with Mother Bear and Cubs
Located in Evergreen, CO
This stunning, carved moose antler features a mama bear sitting watchfully as her cubs climb a tree
Category
2010s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Antler
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Textile
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair Model AP-27
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair model AP-27 for A.P. Stolen, Denmark.
Often referred to as the "Mama
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Copper
H 28.75 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
European Mid Century Lounge Chairs, a Pair, 1950's
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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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Mama and Papa Bear Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid-century His-and-Her armchairs, circa 1970s, in beautiful teak frame, newly upholstered in green circular patterned fabric, raised on splayed feet.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Copper
H 39.25 in W 39.25 in D 40.5 in
Collection 1920s German Austrian Haußer Pfeiffer Tipple Topple Elastolin Animals
Located in Haarlem, NL
:
Emil Pfeiffer Masse tiere wien
2 Asian elephants, from 1914
1 baby elephant, from 1914
2 brown bears
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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
H 7 in W 4 in D 6 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
AP-28 'Mama Bear' chair, 1954
Rarely seen wing chair from Hans Wegner
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Mohair
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
Category
Mid-20th Century European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41 in W 29.5 in D 29 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1960s Hans Wegner Mama Bear Style Lounge Chairs by Poul Jessen
By Poul M. Jessen 1, Viby J. PMJ
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming 1960s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Hans Wegner's mama bear chair designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner AP-27 Chair and Ottoman, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Hans Wegner AP-27 chair (sometimes called Mama Bear Chair) and ottoman, AP Stolen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Antique Hand-Carved Standing Black Forest Bear & Sitting Baby Bear Cub Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
bear sculpture has perfectly captured the natural poisture of a standing mama bear scanning her
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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H 14.2 in W 5.9 in D 4.9 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Antique Tonk Chicago NY Victorian Adjustable Birch Piano Organ or Vanity Stool
By Tonk Mfg. Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
. 1873)
The first enterprise to bear the Tonk name was the Tonk Manufacturing Company, a “fancy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stools
Materials
Birch
H 24 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
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
A Danish Modern "Mama Bear" chair with original wool fabric, teak armrests and legs designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Textile
H 42 in W 30 in D 32 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool, Upholstery
Mama Bear with Cub Hall Tree and Umbrella Stand
Located in Litchfield, CT
Black Forest, Swiss, 2nd half of the 19th c.
Carved Walnut, excellent condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 chair by sdanish designer. Arm Height is 22"
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Teak
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Mama Bear For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mama bear for your home. Each mama bear for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage mama bear you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mama bear, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mama bear is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mama bear that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and A.P. Stolen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mama Bear?
Prices for a mama bear start at $950 and top out at $13,700 with the average selling for $4,380.
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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