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Hein Salomonson for AP Originals AP60, Lounge Chair, the Netherlands
By AP Originals, Hein Salomonson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This lounge chair has got a metal frame and cushions reupholstered in black leather. AP
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Theo Tempelman for AP Originals Club Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's
By AP Originals, Theo Tempelman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black faux leather upholstery and chrome frame. In good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By AP Originals, Hein Salomonson
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 1960 – a
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair AP-16 by AP-Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans Wegner lounge chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Teak. Refinished and reupholstered.
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

A Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" chair AP Polak, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful Anneau Chair designed by Pierre Paulin produced by Dutch manufacturer AP Polak. This
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Nanna Ditzel Easy Chairs Model Ap 26 Produced by Ap-Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP 26 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Anneau Chair by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Model Ap-14)
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
The 'Anneau' Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Manufacturer)designed in 1955, features
Category

Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair. Designer in 1954. Produced by A.P. Stolen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Fabric

Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nanna Ditzel AP-26 lounge chair Designed in 1953 and Produced by A.P. Stolen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair
Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair
H 28 in W 31 in D 27.5 in
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair designed in 1954 and produced by A. P. Stolen. Store formerly known
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-33 lounge chair designed in the 1950s and produced by A.P. Stolen. Store
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner AP-16 Easy Chairs Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 in Leather
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans J. Wegner for Anker Pedersen model AP19 Papa bear lounge chair and ottoman, 1953, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
world over. Combining function and comfort with style and innovation, the model AP-46 Ox Chair is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: AP Stolen Era:  1960s Dimensions: 30 wide x
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
H 39.016 in W 36 in D 35 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Ox-chair Queen model AP-47. Easy chair with tubular steel frame. Sides, seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner “Airport” Chairs for Ap Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, model Airport / Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen, Denmark A pair of “Airport” chairs designed Hans J
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair model AP34 by Danish designer Hans Wegner was designed in 1957 as a part of a series
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP 27 Lounge & AP 29 Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An icon like it’s mate the Papa Bear chair. This AP 27 lounge is upholstered in a white textured
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s Additional Information: Materials
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

AP 27 - Rare lounge chair in teak by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 27 - Lounge chair with teak armrests and oak legs. (Dedar A joy, 002 Natural). Designed in 1954
Category

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

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

AP 27 - Rare lounge chair in teak by Hans Wegner
AP 27 - Rare lounge chair in teak by Hans Wegner
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
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

Set of 4 AP 40 Airport Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These chairs are made of chrome-plated steel with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner AP-20 Mini Bear Lounge Chairs - Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of scarce model AP-20 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury “AP 16” Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool “AP 16” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with dark grey wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Teak

Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of awesome “AP 16” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Wool Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Grey Wool Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These 4 chairs are completely re-upholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 armchair designed in 1954 and produced by A.P. Stolen. Store formerly known as
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
H 41 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Airport Chair, Model Ap-38, by Hans J. Wegner and A.P. Stolen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The airport chair, model AP-38, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early 1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen/ Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early production Papa Bear chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans Wegner AP-19 papa bear chair for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952. This piece has been
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37 by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37, by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen Papa Bear Style Pair of Chairs & Single Ottoman AP 19
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Mckinney, TX
chairs reminiscent of the timeless Hans J. Wegner Model AP 19, accompanied by a beautifully matched
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Graceful "AP Originals" 1960s Armchairs in White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful pair of classic Eero Saarinen-influenced Dutch armchairs. Originally manufactured by "AP
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Chair Slurp, Aluminum and Paint
By Waiting For Ideas
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspiration for this chair was drawn from the world of rap music. One of the favorite drink/drug
Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair Slurp, Aluminum and Paint
Chair Slurp, Aluminum and Paint
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Zero Chair by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Voodoo basket by Edizione Limitata Limited edition of 15+3 AP pieces. Signed and numbered
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Zero Chair by Edizione Limitata
Zero Chair by Edizione Limitata
H 51.19 in W 16.93 in D 28.75 in
Zero V2 Chair by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Zero V2 Chair by Edizione Limitata Limited edition of 15+3 AP pieces. Signed and numbered
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Zero V2 Chair by Edizione Limitata
Zero V2 Chair by Edizione Limitata
H 51.19 in W 16.93 in D 28.75 in
Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble low table by Jonathan Hansen 12 Editions + 1 AP Dimensions: 40.6 x 50.8 x 71 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
H 27.96 in W 15.99 in D 20.01 in
Zero V1 Chair by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Zero V1 chair by Edizione Limitata Limited Edition of 15+3 AP pieces. Signed and numbered
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Zero V1 Chair by Edizione Limitata
Zero V1 Chair by Edizione Limitata
H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 28.75 in
Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Klot basalt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten Limited Edition of 6 + 1 AP. Signed. Dimensions: W 60 x D 60
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Stone

Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
H 22.45 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Claste and Here I Sit Hall Chair Limited Edition
By Quinlan Osborne, Claste
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unexpected shift in appearance is the central idea behind the design of this chair. It switches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

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Ap Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ap chair you’re looking for. Each ap chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 242 variations of the antique or vintage ap chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ap chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ap chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ap chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Hein Salomonson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ap Chair?

A ap chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,512, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $48,229.

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