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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 form.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1970 Cream Bamboo Papasan Chair With Bouclé Cushion
Located in High Point, NC
This papasan chair makes its impression through natural rattan, cream tufted cushion.
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Circa 1970 Cream Bamboo Papasan Chair With Bouclé Cushion
Located in High Point, NC
This papasan/bowl chair makes its impression through natural rattan, cream tufted cushion.
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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-1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Vintage Bowl-Shaped Bamboo Papasan Lounge Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in bari, IT
The papasan chair – also known as the “bowl chair” or “moon chair” – originated in Southeast Asia, where artisans bent bamboo culms into deep, saucer-shaped seats designed for relaxe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Paire of Fauteuils "Papasan" in Rattan and Quilted Fabric, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The papasan chair gained popularity in the West when American servicemen of World War II brought them back from the Far East, where they had been used especially in Indonesia, Thaila...
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
