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Why is it called a Papasan?
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The bowl-shaped papasan chair originated in South East Asia, but it is believed that Americans who first became familiar with the chair during the world wars dubbed it a papasan. The word papasan is a Japanese term that means honouring the father. There is no explanation why this particular word was attached to this bowl-shaped wicker chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ginormous Swivel Papasan Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ginormous swivel Papasan chair in concentric circle bamboo. Period 1970s version of this iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo and Rattan Papasan Lounge Chair with Missoni Style Cushion
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge bamboo and rattan Papasan chair with colorful Missoni striped cushion, Philippines, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exotic Boho mid-century rattan Papasan chair in excellent condition. White cushion.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$839 Sale Price
69% Off
Rattan Swivel Chair
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vintage Boho chich Swivel Bamboo Rattan Papasan Chair
Swivel chair features a bamboo and rattan
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Paire of Fauteuils "Papasan" in Rattan and Quilted Fabric, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
papasan chair gained popularity in the West when American servicemen of World War II brought them back
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Modern Papasan Style Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern "saucer" chair with tapered legs and brass feet. Unusual design with comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
$840 Sale Price
30% Off