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Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in white Boucle, 1951, AP Stolen, Denmark
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in white Boucle, 1951, AP Stolen, Denmark

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in white Boucle, 1951, AP Stolen, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1951. A model AP 19 Papa Bear and ottoman. An iconic chair beautifully reupholstered with white Pierre Frey bouclé fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear, AP Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear, AP Stolen

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear, AP Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A vintage Hans J. Wegner "Papa Bear" chair, reupholstered with new grey fabric - executed with hairs as original.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman Povl Dinesen, Denmark
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman Povl Dinesen, Denmark

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman Povl Dinesen, Denmark

By Povl Dinesen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Denton, TX

Danish modern papa bear chair and ottoman by Hans Wegner. Manufactured by A.P.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Papa Bear Lounge Chair Model 91 by Sven Skipper, 1960s
Papa Bear Lounge Chair Model 91 by Sven Skipper, 1960s

Papa Bear Lounge Chair Model 91 by Sven Skipper, 1960s

By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper

Located in Bridgeport, CT

While very similar in design Hans Wegner's Papa Bear chair and designed and produced around the same time the Svend Skipper version is slightly more rounded and streamlined slightly ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Papa Bear Chair and Footstool by Hans J Wegner for A. P. Stolen
Papa Bear Chair and Footstool by Hans J Wegner for A. P. Stolen

Papa Bear Chair and Footstool by Hans J Wegner for A. P. Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A beautiful vintage example of this Classic chair, fully restored and upholstered in the finest quality fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair attributed to Kurt Olsen, 1950s
Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair attributed to Kurt Olsen, 1950s

Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair attributed to Kurt Olsen, 1950s

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great 1950s Danish lounge chair attributed to Kurt Olsen. The chair has some of the same of the same design lines as Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair although a bit more compact.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Lounge chair in Grey wool, 1950s
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Lounge chair in Grey wool, 1950s

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Lounge chair in Grey wool, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in amstelveen, NL

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish 1960s Hans Wegner Mama Bear Style Lounge Chairs by Poul Jessen
Danish 1960s Hans Wegner Mama Bear Style Lounge Chairs by Poul Jessen

Danish 1960s Hans Wegner Mama Bear Style Lounge Chairs by Poul Jessen

By Poul M. Jessen 1, Viby J. PMJ

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very charming 1960s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Hans Wegner's mama bear chair designed by Poul M Jessen for PMJ Mobler (chairs marked by the manufacturer).

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-27 Chair and Ottoman, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner AP-27 Chair and Ottoman, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner AP-27 Chair and Ottoman, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful Hans Wegner AP-27 chair (sometimes called Mama Bear Chair) and ottoman, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Papa Bear-Style Chair
Papa Bear-Style Chair

Papa Bear-Style Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage reproduction of the Papa Bear chair. Constructed with walnut wood. This is probably a 1960s production.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Faux Sheepskin
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Faux Sheepskin

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Faux Sheepskin

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very sculptural form reminiscent of Wegner's Papa Bear chair. This chair has been recently reupholstered in a plush faux sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair
Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair

Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair

By Frode Holm

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare and elegant 1950s vanity chair attributed to designer Frode Holm, with an elegantly curved frame and enveloping backrest almost like a miniature of Hans WEgner's Mama Bear chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare Danish Lounge Chair with Carved Teak Paws
Rare Danish Lounge Chair with Carved Teak Paws

Rare Danish Lounge Chair with Carved Teak Paws

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The design is reminiscent of the Hans Werner papa bear chair but with its very own character.    

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner "Mama Bear" Lounge Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
Hans J. Wegner "Mama Bear" Lounge Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen

Hans J. Wegner "Mama Bear" Lounge Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic "Mama Bear" lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Private Listing for M.
Private Listing for M.

Private Listing for M.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

1) LU933116527372 Cassina walnut rocking 19400 2) LU933115182772 two of the black bookcases 5900 3) LU933116431351 two stools excluding fabric and reupholstery 4800 4) LU933116...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Pace Leather Tucroma Chairs
Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Pace Leather Tucroma Chairs

Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Pace Leather Tucroma Chairs

By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pictured next to a Hans Wegener Papa Bear chair we have in the gallery for scale only.

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Mama Bear"
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Mama Bear"

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Mama Bear"

By Matzform

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of lounge chair "Mama bear". Model made by the Danish maker Matzform as a tribute to Hans Wegner's "Papa bear" chair.

Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very sculptural and sensuous design. While the design bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair the model Pragh has more size and heft and can actually match ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Lounge Chair with Rounded Backrest
Danish Lounge Chair with Rounded Backrest

Danish Lounge Chair with Rounded Backrest

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, oak and fabric, Denmark, 1960s Scandinavian Modern lounge chair in the style of Wegner's Mama bear chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Papa Bear Stool in Teak
Papa Bear Stool in Teak

Papa Bear Stool in Teak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Great original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The scale is quite large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot more size and heft and can actually match Wegner's Papa Bear...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1951
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1951

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1951

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Utrecht, NL

An original “Papa Bear Chair” by Danish design master Hans Wegner designed for the Danish furniture maker A.P.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Walnut Paws Mid Century Style
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Walnut Paws Mid Century Style

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Walnut Paws Mid Century Style

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Solid walnut “paws” reminiscent of Hans Wegner’s Papa Bear chair. A fun plaid fabric, in style with the Ralph Lauren hunting lodge vibes but in a neutral colorway, which allows for u...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

'Papa Bear' Wingback Armchair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper, circa 1960
'Papa Bear' Wingback Armchair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper, circa 1960

'Papa Bear' Wingback Armchair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper, circa 1960

By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wingback lounge chair and ottoman were designed around the same time as the Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and shares many design similarities.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very sculptural and sensuous design. While the bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's famous Clam chair the Model Pragh has more size and heft and can actually match Wegner'...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1950's Madsen and Schubell High Back Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak
Danish 1950's Madsen and Schubell High Back Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak

Danish 1950's Madsen and Schubell High Back Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The model Pragh chair by the Danish design duo of Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell are quickly becoming very sought after and in terms of desirability now matching the Papa Bear chair by...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's
Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Papa Bear Armchair, circa 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Papa Bear Armchair, circa 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Papa Bear Armchair, circa 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear chair "Bamsestolen" mid-20th century, with teak arms and legs, re-upholstered in vibrant yellow Kvardrat wool fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh w/ Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh w/ Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh w/ Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The scale is quite large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chair the Model Pragh has a lot more size and heft and can actually match Wegner's Papa Bear ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair in Grey Stripe Velvet
Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair in Grey Stripe Velvet

Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair in Grey Stripe Velvet

By Svend Skipper

Located in Seattle, WA

Due to its resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is frequently referred to by that name; however, it is important to note that “Model 91” was produced exclusi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Foot Stool for A. P. Stolen
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Foot Stool for A. P. Stolen

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Foot Stool for A. P. Stolen

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Hans Wegner foot stool was created to match the iconic papa bear chair for A.P. Stolen. Stylish modern lines, tapered legs, and upholstered seat, this simple yet versatile foot...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Four Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner PP 203 Oak and Wenge Chairs
Four Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner PP 203 Oak and Wenge Chairs

Four Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner PP 203 Oak and Wenge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Weesp, NL

Although PP Møbler had produced thousands of frames for the pp19 teddy bear chair, Wegner's relation to PP Møbler was primarily based on his friendship with the PP family and the cra...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Lounge Chairs
Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Lounge Chairs

Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Lounge Chairs

By Craft Associates

Located in Southampton, NJ

Vintage modern pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates lounge chairs with sculptural walnut swag arms and base. Solid structure with original teal upholstery in well maintained ...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere
Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere

Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere

By Milo Baughman, Jean Royère, Thayer Coggin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great, fully restored pair of midcentury polar bear style barrel chairs after Jean Royere.. Snag the amazing look at a fraction of the cost.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish Papa Bear Lounge Chair with Teak Paws
Danish Papa Bear Lounge Chair with Teak Paws

Danish Papa Bear Lounge Chair with Teak Paws

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This studio built Mid-Century Modern lounge chair echoes the designs of Hans Wegner Svend Skipper and Poul Volther. Chair features multi tonal grey upholstery with button tufting and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle

Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953 The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Svend Skipper Attributed 1950s Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair
Svend Skipper Attributed 1950s Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair

Svend Skipper Attributed 1950s Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, Svend Skipper

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Extremely rare and simply fantastic Svend Skipper attributed 1950s lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner's and Svend Skipper's own Papa Bear lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin
Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin

Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin

By Finn Juhl

Located in Culver City, CA

The luxurious sheepskin gives this chair a cozy ski lodge feel. This chair is currently in our gallery alongside a Hans Wegner Papa bear chair, a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in bo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Rare Danish Mid-Century Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
Rare Danish Mid-Century Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair, 1950s

Rare Danish Mid-Century Papa Bear Style Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Unique and rare Danish Papa Bear style chair likely made in the 1950's, when the papa bear style style was born and became popular.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Italian "Papa Bear" Style Club Chairs, circa 1950
Pair of Italian "Papa Bear" Style Club Chairs, circa 1950

Pair of Italian "Papa Bear" Style Club Chairs, circa 1950

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of Italian "Papa Bear" style club chairs with down cushions circa 1950 resting on oak legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Papa Bear High Back Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Papa Bear High Back Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Papa Bear High Back Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

We found this scrumptious Papa Bear style chair in Stockholm on one of our buying trips.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Easy Chair by AP Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Easy Chair by AP Stolen

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Easy Chair by AP Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St. Louis, MO

Completely original Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear easy chair by AP Stolen, Denmark. Retains original dark wool upholstery and straps, both in excellent condition!

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Rocking Clam Chair, Curly Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell, 1944
Rocking Clam Chair, Curly Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell, 1944

Rocking Clam Chair, Curly Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell, 1944

By Arnold Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Culver City, CA

As photographed with a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair, it should be noted, while this chair appears to be demure and small, it's actually quite large and is a substantial piece of furni...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Vintage Hand Crafted Child's Teddy Bear Rocking Chair Stamped Tony Biele
Vintage Hand Crafted Child's Teddy Bear Rocking Chair Stamped Tony Biele

Vintage Hand Crafted Child's Teddy Bear Rocking Chair Stamped Tony Biele

Located in Lomita, CA

This charming teddy bear rocking chair in solid hardwood is perfect for the personal space of a little person.

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair with Teak Paws by Slagelse Møbelværk
Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair with Teak Paws by Slagelse Møbelværk

Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair with Teak Paws by Slagelse Møbelværk

By Kn. A. Risager, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb and rare small-scale mama bear style lounge or armchair designed by Kn. A.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and was recently professionally reupholstered in super soft curly camel. Modern with a warm and i...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950
Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950

Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950

By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Please do appreciate this chair is not to be recognized for Hans Jørgen Wegner's Papa Bear chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Armchair 'Papa Bear' 'Red Leather' and Footstool
Hans J. Wegner Armchair 'Papa Bear' 'Red Leather' and Footstool

Hans J. Wegner Armchair 'Papa Bear' 'Red Leather' and Footstool

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The Bamsestol (Bear chair), known as the papa bear lounge chair and footstool designed by Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Vintage Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

Vintage Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in black leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Style "Mama Bear" Easy Chairs by Colviggaard Mid-Century Pair
Hans Wegner Style "Mama Bear" Easy Chairs by Colviggaard Mid-Century Pair

Hans Wegner Style "Mama Bear" Easy Chairs by Colviggaard Mid-Century Pair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very rare pair of 1950s easy chair in Hans Wegner's 'Mama Bear" style made by Danish manufacturer Colviggard.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Hans Wegner AP20 "Mini Bear" Lounge Chair by AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner AP20 "Mini Bear" Lounge Chair by AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner AP20 "Mini Bear" Lounge Chair by AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

A less often seen "Mini Bear" lounge chair model AP20 . Beautifully reupholstered in white Kvadrat fabric with contrasting seat cushion.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Teddy Bear Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
Teddy Bear Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll

Teddy Bear Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are these wonderful Cesca chairs in adorable fleece / velour / mohair fabric on a shiny heavy chrome frame. Perfect for the home or office. Branded with the Kn...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood and Teddy Bear Bouclé Art Deco Club Chairs, c 1930s, Restored
Rosewood and Teddy Bear Bouclé Art Deco Club Chairs, c 1930s, Restored

Rosewood and Teddy Bear Bouclé Art Deco Club Chairs, c 1930s, Restored

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This completely restored pair of circa 1930s Rosewood Art Deco club chairs were recovered in a new teddy bear bouclé fabric and Rosewood arms refinished with a French Polish, accentu...

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955

By Harvey Probber

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Iconic Probber bow front frame similar to modern curvy Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs. Newly professionally upholstered in softly textured camel teddy bear fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950's
Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950's

Hans Wegner set of 6 spindle back model 101 hand carved oak chairs, 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Uccle, BE

He was a leading figure of the Scandinavian modernism movement, which championed quality craftsmanship, elegant design and efficient functionality. The Papa Bear chair was Wegner’s f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

By Michael Wolk, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Pair of 1990s Directional Swivel Lounge chairs newly professionally upholstered in luxurious camel color teddy bear fabric.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur

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Bear Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bear chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every bear chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bear chair, we have 388 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bear chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bear chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bear chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Svend Skipper produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bear Chair?

Prices for a bear chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $61,366, while the average can fetch as much as $13,500.

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.

Questions About Bear Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.