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1960s Pair of Scandinavian Leather Armchairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of wood, leather
- Good condition.
- Fabric suitable for exchange
- Armchairs bear signs of
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ
By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé
Located in Paris, FR
.
Straight backrest.
One of the armchairs bears the stamp “P.BELLANGÉ.”
H 94cm (37”) / W 56cm (22”) / D
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Canoa Armchairs by Gelli, Mid-Century Modern- 60'
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in Houston, TX
character, further attesting to its authenticity. Both armchairs bear the manufacturer's plaque discreetly
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Abalone, Linen, Hardwood
Armchair on Wheels, 1960s "Bear Chair"
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage leather armchair on wheels "Bear chair"
Period of production: 1960s
Style: vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Spazzapan Italian Post-Modern Pop Art Red Metal Armchair with Fabric Seat Cover
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in New York, NY
protects the iron by preventing it from rusting with a preparation base in zinc black paint. The armchair
Category
Early 2000s Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Wire
H 38 in W 34 in D 30 in
Studio Craft Polar Bear Armchair by John Bauer
By John Bauer
Located in Dallas, TX
Polar Bear Armchair designed and carved by California studio craftsman John Bauer in 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic Papa Bear chair was reupholstered in a wool flannel.
The wingback Papa Bear chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Shearling Teddy Bear Armchair attr. to Mogens Lassen
By Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A tall generous armchair, in caramel sheepskin shearling.
Denmark, c1960s.
Attributed to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 28.75 in
Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
carved in Black Forest wood very large Bear armchairs
A collectable and signature pair of art
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 40.95 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
20th Century French Bleached Oak Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
solid oak and expertly bleached to a soft, luminous patina, these armchairs bear the hallmark of French
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1951 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, the Papa Bear chair has become an icon of danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, PT
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
The most comfortable and easy chair of all times
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly reupholstered in fabric "Mons" from Astrid Textiles.
Very good condition. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Rustic Black Forest Oak Arm Chair with Carved Bears
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest style (19/20th Cent) oak arm chair with 2 carved bears on top of back along
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Vejen Polster Mobelfabrik Papa Bear Wingback Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wingback armchair is manufactured by Vejen Polster Mobelfabrik.
It comes from Denmark and has
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, PT
Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans J Wegner in 1951, Denmark.
handcrafted using the best materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Papa bear chair.
High lounge and library chair designed and made by a Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Armchair model JH507 designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen. In solid hand
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Large cowhide armchair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this fantastic large English cowhide armchair on wheels with an amazing appearance
Category
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Levitaz Armchair in Cast Bronze
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
In this remarkable armchair, a masterwork of artistic ingenuity and technical virtuosity, we bear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Teak ''Papa Bear'' Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Teak ''Papa Bear'' chair and ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Bearing the tag
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for A P Stolen, Model AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, Stamped by Maker
By A. P. Stohlen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Iconic Modern Design in the form of the Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair, created in 1953 and made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Continuum Armchair, Gio Ponti, Bonacina 1963
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Continuum armchair by Bonacina 1889 bears a signature of great prestige, that of the great
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Rattan
Joe Colombo "Elda" Armchair for Comfort
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Carpi, IT
Introducing the iconic "Elda" armchair – a marvel of Italian design by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Tatra
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Attributed to designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 20555D/2
Pair "Fauteuils," or armchairs, en Gondoles, circa 1830-1835
New York
Mahogany
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Lost in Space Resin Futuristic Armchair
Located in London, GB
The Lost Space Armchair takes place in the third act of THESHAW's Future Vestige series. It is the
Category
2010s Asian Futurist Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Art Deco Armchair, 1930's, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Art Deco style armchair, made in the 1930s in Central Europe. Made in a combination of beech and
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Pair of Old Hickory Woven Pine Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" Armchairs with woven seat & square back & pine paddle form
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Hickory
Lost in Space Stainless Steel Futuristic Armchair
Located in London, GB
The lost space armchair takes place in the third act of THESHAW's Future Vestige series. It is the
Category
2010s Asian Futurist Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Armchair Offered in Velvet & Metal Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
this armchair is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury bent bamboo Rattan and Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Minor flaking of the clear coat in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
” on the top of the chair. While there are numerous forms of ornamentation on this armchair, the design
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional
Category
Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Of Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
was the first person to boast such a strong following that an entire style bears his name and not that
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By Tatra, a Pair
By Tatra
Located in High Point, NC
These 1960s Czech upholstered armchairs by Tatra are a celebration of vintage modernism. The pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Futurist armchairs with coloured fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Futurist armchairs, hailing from the dynamic period of 1910-1915. These chairs are not mere pieces
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Futurist Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Franck Evennou 2009, Pair of Bronze Armchairs
By Franck Evennou
Located in Paris, FR
Franck Evennou 2009, pair of bronze armchairs, 2 from a edition of 8.
Measures: 75 cm H, 56 cm L
Category
Early 2000s French Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) carved walnut open Armchairs with leaf and grape design
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Open Frame Lounge or Armchair, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Dunbar open frame lounge or armchair, circa 1960. Newly restored with new upholstery and ebonized
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of rare modernist armchairs first showcased at the Vienna Werkbund exhibition in 1928
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Metric Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Metric Armchairs in Lucite & Brass, meticulously crafted by renowned
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare pair of Italian armchairs with elegant scrollwork
Located in Milano, IT
of refined beauty. Here is a pair of exquisite 1950s Italian armchairs, each a testament to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Reversível Armchair Designed by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
simplicity of its lines and movement, this armchair transforms with casual elegance. The dynamic, flexible
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Design Armchairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, fabric
Upholstery bears signs of use
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Wittmann Andes Armchair Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
floating.Perfectly handcrafted, the lines traced out by the dual piping bear the signature of Wittmann
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Leather
Louis XV Armchairs By Jean-René Nadal L'Ainé
By Jean Nadal L'aine
Located in New Orleans, LA
client of great importance, bears all of the hallmarks of this celebrated ébéniste. A similar armchair by
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Armchair Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
polar bear cub in the arms of its mother in the middle of the ice cap”. In the design of this armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Eutopia Armchair in Kiri Wood by Francisco Gomez Paz
By Rossana Orlandi, Francisco Gomez Paz
Located in Milan, IT
Eutopia has a sophisticated structure: this armchair is made up of four pieces of multi-laid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and impressive European walnut monopodia library armchair, upholstered in a Rosie
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Danish style Armchairs for TON, 1960s
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of armchairs in Danish style, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Upholstery
Scandinavian Oak & Paper Cord Armchairs by Viggo Hardie-Fischer, Denmark
By Sorø Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six church armchairs designed by Viggo Hardie-Fischer,
manufactured in Denmark by Sorø
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 34.65 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Tubular Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Brasília, BR
Tubular armchair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s.
Made from black lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti For I.S.A Wingback Armchair, 1950s Midcentury
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
. This Classic design armchair by Gio Ponti bears all the signature characteristics such as the dip in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960 Pair of Armchairs by Pierre Paulin model F444 for Artiflort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1963.
The armchairs feature a sturdy steel frame upholstered in beautiful cognac-colored leather (the
Category
Vintage 1960s European Armchairs
Materials
Metal
PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Colonials, the originals bear the maker’s mark, with this chair being no exception. The tag is affixed with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Attributed to designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
English Yew Wood Windsor Armchair, Late 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
raised on turned legs that are joined by slender double stretchers, a very comfortable chair that bears
Category
Antique 1830s English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Yew
Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
around the 1950s and is similar to the 'Papa Bear' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner. The armchair has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
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Armchair Bear For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic armchair bear available at 1stDibs. An armchair bear — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an armchair bear, we have 126 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the armchair bear you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An armchair bear made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made armchair bear has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Nathan Lindberg are consistently popular.
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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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