Antique Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Swiss hand-carved Black Forest bear chairs. Both facing left with acorn and oak leaf motif, and carved seats.
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Swiss hand-carved Black Forest bear chairs. Both facing left with acorn and oak leaf motif, and carved seats.
Wood
Pair of Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Swiss Black Forest hand-carved bear chairs with bears facing each other. Set in a tree and leaf design. with bears having two-tone coloring.
Wood
Hans J. Wegner “Mama Bear” Oak & Teakwood Lounge Set by AP-Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Odense, DK
Wegner for AP-Stolen, Denmark, comprising the iconic AP27 lounge chair, affectionately known as the “Mama Bear,” together with the matching AP29 footstool.
Oak, Teak
$5,800 / item
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Ottoman, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, ON
The classic AP-29 stool to accompany the iconic Papa Bear chair in teak wood by : -Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007)
Fabric, Teak
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Original condition.
Fabric, Teak
1950s Papa Bear AP19 Chair and ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
Stolen in Denmark, the AP19 “Papa Bear” Chair is one of the defining works of Danish Modern design.
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair."
Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in The Hague, NL
The Papa Bear Chair stands as the archetype for a comfortable easy chair.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Button Tufted Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Salt & Pepper Boucle Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
The silhouette is reminiscent of the iconic Mama Bear Chair, bringing a sense of nostalgia and a dash of modern flair.
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs for Skipper Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Utrecht, NL
For its resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that name, however, “Model 91” was only made upon order.
Fabric, Wood
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
They're currently styled in our gallery with a Fritz Hansen sofa and a Papa bear chair, and not only do these chairs make a statement, they steal the show with their curvy lines and ...
Sheepskin, Oak
European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The back is lightly bent and hugs a sitter in the manner of the famous Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner, while the slender, tapered wood legs prevent the design from looking heavy.
Fabric, Wood
Mid century Danish Svend Skipper easy chair with "papa bear" arms
By Svend Skipper
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish side arm chair with "Papa bear" wood arms - attributed to Svend Skipper, but no label on it.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953 The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans J.
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
19th Century Pair of Swiss Black Forest Carved Lindenwood Chairs With Bear Motif
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Carved Black Forest Chairs Constructed in carved Lindenwood, the legs carved to mimic branches, supporting naturalistically carved seats, the back of each chair centred by...
Wood
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in light grey Kvadrat fabric.
Upholstery, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The proportions of this chair are reminiscent to Wegner's Papa Bear chair, with its high and wide backrest and tilted seat.
Fabric, Oak
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...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler. New released.
Leather
Danish Mid-Century 1960's Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair with Teak Accent
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful early 1960's Classic Danish "Mama Bear" style modern lounge chair boasting teak wood tipped arm rests on tapered teak oak legs.
Wool, Teak, Oak
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 28.25 wide x 31 deep x 40.75 high, with a seat height of 14 and arm height/...
Upholstery, Oak
Susan Osbourne French Late 19th Century ‘Teddy Bear’ Armchair
Located in London, GB
This French 19th-century Teddy Bear Chair, originaly created as a comfortable drawing room chair.
Brass
Paul Laszlo Set of 6 Bleached Wood Dining Chairs in Camel Teddy Bear Upholstery
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This set of Laszlo dining chairs was freshly upholstered in curly camel teddy bear fabric that's rated highly durable and cleans up well.
Upholstery, Wood
$47,336 / set
Danish Modern "Papa" Bear set of 2 armchairs, 1950's
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This unique set features two early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted by A.P.
Oak
Italian Armchair Dark Red leather Svend Skipper style Papa Bear
By Svend Skipper
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Lounge club chair or Armchair , Mid-Century Modern Svend Skipper reclining adjustable. Vintage wingback armchair in the manner of Svend Skipper in leatherette. With black iron ...
Metal
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher...
Leather, Beech
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Rococo Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Chair C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
The intricate carvings adorn the crest rail and apron, showcasing floral and foliate motifs characteristic of the Rococo period. The chair bears the signature "C950" and a Fairfield ...
Walnut
$2,100 / set
Birch Ply DCW Chairs By Eames For Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chairs bear the oval black label for Herman Miller dating them to 2001.
Plywood, Bentwood, Birch, Wood
Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
By Casala
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Strong enough to bear an adult's weight. Six chairs in stock. Price for one chair.
Beech
Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
The steel frames show some traces of rust, visible in the photos. Three of the four chairs bear the Gavina sticker, attesting to the authenticity of this set.
Chrome
Set of David Rowland 40/4 Chairs for HOWE – Chrome & Beech – Numbered Examples
By David Rowland, Howe
Located in Dronten, NL
These examples feature a chrome-plated steel frame paired with molded beech plywood seats and backs, offering a clean, versatile aesthetic suitable for residential, commercial, or in...
Steel, Chrome
Eliel Saarinen Blue Chairs, Art Deco, Hand-Painted, Finland, 1983
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
In common with Eliel Saarinen's other work from his time in America, the exotic-looking "Blue Chair" bears a strong Art Deco influence. This pair of limited edition Art Deco style ch...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Ash Series 7 Chair Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2011. The model no. 3107 Series 7 chair, also called the "Sevener", features a molded plywood shell in natural ash with slim tubular ste...
Steel
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vodder’s technical mastery is evident in the seamless joinery and the tactile precision of every detail. The underside of the chair bears his personal signature, marked “Niels Vodder...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Restored Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The sophisticated design was conceived by the world-renowned French architect and designer Julius Leleu, whose work represented the absolute pinnacle of interwar European interior de...
Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
Brazilian Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Caviuna wood & Suede, Angelini, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
The seats are upholstered in green suede, offering a soft, matte texture that complements the warmth of the wood. Each chair bears the manufacturer’s seal beneath the seat, confirmi...
Suede, Hardwood
$10,177Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
The handwoven cane seats and backs lend warmth and textural contrast to the strong lines of the structure, resulting in a piece that feels both utilitarian and sculptural. Each chai...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
The chairs bear various museum and collection labels leading to a possible provenance to the Kennedy family of Culzean and Cassilis.
Walnut, Upholstery
Rare Set of 4 19th Century British Military Windsor Chairs - WD Stamped
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
What elevates this group beyond a purely decorative Windsor set is the documented British military and institutional history visible on the undersides of the seats. One chair bears a...
Elm
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, features the original caramel-colored leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Leather
Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The ladder back design adds a touch of sophistication, while the rush seats provide a rustic and natural element to their overall aesthetic. These chairs bear the subtle traces of u...
Rush, Oak
Pair Of Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Bleached Ash Series 7 Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2012. The model no. 3107 Series 7 chair also called the "Sevener" features a molded plywood shell in bleached ash and slim tubular steel...
Steel
Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carved with meticulous attention to detail, the short backrests of these chairs bear the marks of skilled artisans from an almost bygone era.
Wood
Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and brass lamp for scale.
Aluminum
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric Style: Mid cen...
Rosewood, Fabric
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Tom Bruinsma 1, Mobach
Located in Utrecht, NL
All ceramics bear the Mobach stamp. Dimensions Chair: 14.96 in W x 15.75 in D x 45.28 in H; Seat height 14.96 in 38 cm W x 40 cm D x 115 cm H; Seat height 38 cm Condition: In good...
Ceramic
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Beech Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2015. The model no. 3107 Series 7 chair also called the "Sevener" features a molded plywood shell in beech and slim tubular steel legs t...
Steel
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label from 2016. The model no. 3107 Series 7 chair also called the "Sevener" features a molded plywood shell in bleached maple and slim tubular ste...
Steel
$5,192Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1960s, Set of 6
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Structures in solid wood and seats in black leatherette for very high quality comfort. Each chair model bears the name of one of the Designer's children.
Faux Leather, Rosewood
$2,755Sale Price / set|41% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
With grey/white painted frames. Both chairs bears the mark of Barthelemy Denis Chardon, Paris, late 18th century.
Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Created for Rima Padova in the 1970s, this chair bears the unmistakable imprint of Rinaldi's artistic genius.
Metal
A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Slat back with elaborately turned frame and double turned stretchers in front, plain doublestretchetrs on the sides and one at the back. The chair bears a brass plaque that reads "18...
Elm, Rush
4 x Bononia Leather Dining Chairs Mr Series Mies Van Der Rohe Italy 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
These chairs bear the famous Italian Maker Label, Bononia, from who's owner and creator, Dino Gavina.
Chrome
Scandinavian pine and linnen safari chair, Scandinavia 1960s
By Gillis Lundgren, Charlotte Perriand, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ECHT, NL
The off white fabric has been taken off, cleaned and refitted. The chair bears no markings but is most likely made in Sweden in the 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Oakwood and Deerskin 'Elephant' Chairs, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted in Argentina by the Comte firm, the chairs bear the unmistakable hallmarks of the visionary French designer.
Leather, Wood, Oak
Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The reclining chair bears the shopmark medallion and burned-in Stickley logo as shown.
Leather, Oak
French Ivory Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of 1970s fabulous French Style plush Ivory Lounge Chairs style polar bear . Dimensions: 28 h x 41 w x 32 d seat 15 New upholstery textured cozy woven ...
Fabric, Wood
Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
While the later model from the 1970s bears visible screws, the Porino chair boasts a construction devoid of noticeable joints, attesting to a superior level of craftsmanship.
Cane, Beech
Danish Modern Leather and Walnut Lounge Chairs by Hans C. Andersen
By Hans C. Andersen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Each chair bears the original Gunnar Schwartz importer’s label, confirming its provenance and heritage.
Leather, Walnut
$5,000Sale Price / set|33% Off
De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The chair bears the distinctive De Sede metal tag. Beautiful red leather from a high quality Swiss manufacturer known for its extraordinary leather upholstered seating.
Leather
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