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What was Hans J Wegner famous for?
Hans J. Wegner was famous for creating chairs and other types of seating. Some of the Danish designer's most well-known pieces include the Papa Bear chair, the Round chair, the Wishbone chair and the China chair. Find a collection of Hans J. Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair on 1stDibs
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Louis, US
It is considered a masterpiece of the design period and is highly sought after. Hans Wegner, was a prominent Danish designer that immortalized the Pape Bear chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particular leather for its silky, velvety like ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair” and foot stool. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Footstool made o...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Modern Papa Bear Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner, c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Sweep into the classic, timeless appeal of mid-century modern design with this authentic Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman. Both pieces were manufactured by the renowned A.P.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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