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André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs
André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

By Andre Groult

Located in Berlin, DE

Created circa 1915, these mahogany armchairs are distinguished by their rounded upholstered seats and finely sculpted backrests. Each chair bears the artist’s stamp with his signatur...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Six Italian Wrought Iron Armchairs, Attributed to Mario Papperzini, 1960s
Set of Six Italian Wrought Iron Armchairs, Attributed to Mario Papperzini, 1960s

Set of Six Italian Wrought Iron Armchairs, Attributed to Mario Papperzini, 1960s

By Mario Papperzini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rendered in matte black with an attractively worn patina, the chairs bear surface weathering and age-appropriate oxidation consistent with well-preserved outdoor use.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair
Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair

Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair

Located in Doha, QA

Of particular note, the chair bears an official stamp from a historical monuments department dating back to 1930, signifying its recognition as a culturally significant and unique ar...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs
Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs

By Willett Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Their form echoes early American "Gibson" chairs and even bears a stylistic resemblance to Paul McCobb’s Planner Group, but with the unmistakable quality and construction of Willett’...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf, Rubelli

Located in The Hague, NL

This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the manufacturer's label on the inside of the frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Crafted from solid beech (bentwood) and plywood, adorned with a brown lacquer coating, the chairs bear the stamped and impressed Thonet factory mark.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Beech

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The chair bears the signature of Mathieu Debauve (also known as Bauve), a master carpenter from Paris, who designed and produced furniture for the castle of Versailles during the sec...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pink Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli Tecno, Mod S148
Pink Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli Tecno, Mod S148

Pink Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli Tecno, Mod S148

By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Milano, IT

The armchairs feature plastic seat covers branded with the Tecno logo, ensuring they remain pristine while adding a practical touch that speaks to their thoughtful design. Each chair...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Utrecht, NL

It is one of Carl-Axel Acking’s best known and most sought after designs. Although the chair bears some resemblance to Børge Mogensen's iconic "Spanish Chair", Acking's design predat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's
Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's

Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Wardrobe 6" wide x 3 3/4" deep x 7 1/2" high Decorated in green and red bird and floral design on a yellow backdrop; doors slide back and forth to reveal hanging bar on which to ha...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

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 chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Florence Knoll's Attributed Leather Armchair
Florence Knoll's Attributed Leather Armchair

Florence Knoll's Attributed Leather Armchair

By Florence Knoll

Located in Milano, IT

The neutral beige color enhances its adaptability, allowing it to blend seamlessly into a variety of decor styles—from a modern metropolitan apartment to a refined vintage setting. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Pair of Metric Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Pair of Metric Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones

Pair of Metric Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Metric Armchairs are not just beautiful, but they are also collector's items. Each chair bears the signature of the legendary designer, Charles Hollis Jones.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Papa Bear Armchair & Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950
Papa Bear Armchair & Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950

Papa Bear Armchair & Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

The celebrated Papa Bear chair with matching footrest. Dimensions listed are for chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog

Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog

By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl

Located in New York, NY

Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table, ‘45’ chair and Chieftain chair , and Arne Jac...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair

Unavailable|$12,000

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Baltimore, MD

Classic Hans Wegner papa bear chair has its original upholstery with teak legs and accents.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Burnaby, BC

Danish Mid-Century Modern AP19 "PAPA BEAR" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1953.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Papa Bear Chair, First Production in Rosewood, 1951-1952
Papa Bear Chair, First Production in Rosewood, 1951-1952

Papa Bear Chair, First Production in Rosewood, 1951-1952

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, DK

First production Papa Bear chair from 1951-1952 with only three buttons in the seatback.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair 'AP19' gray wool teak oak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair 'AP19' gray wool teak oak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair 'AP19' gray wool teak oak

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stenlose, DK

Hans J. Wegner papa bear chair model AP19. Teak nails, oak legs, upholstered in grey wool fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Oak, Teak

"Papa Bear" Chair Model 91 by Svend Skipper
"Papa Bear" Chair Model 91 by Svend Skipper

"Papa Bear" Chair Model 91 by Svend Skipper

By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler

Located in Frederick, MD

The iconic model 91 chair, also referred to as the Papa Bear Chair thanks to its teak "paws" , was designed by Svend Skipper.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool

Bear Chair, Vintage, Painted Wood Composite
Bear Chair, Vintage, Painted Wood Composite

Bear Chair, Vintage, Painted Wood Composite

Located in New York, NY

Bear chair, vintage, painted wood composite Vintage Painted wood composite Measures: H 23 in, W 10 in, D 10 in.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Pair of Papa Bear Chairs with Ottoman in Leather
Hans Wegner Pair of Papa Bear Chairs with Ottoman in Leather

Hans Wegner Pair of Papa Bear Chairs with Ottoman in Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Loves Park, IL

A pair of Papa Bear chairs and ottoman designed by Hans Wegner in teak and black leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Grey Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner 'new upholstery'
1950s Grey Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner 'new upholstery'

1950s Grey Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner 'new upholstery'

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1951 Wonderful original Papa Bear chair designed by Hans Wegner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

SALE! Hans Wegner AP69 Mega Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman / Stool in Teak
SALE! Hans Wegner AP69 Mega Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman / Stool in Teak

SALE! Hans Wegner AP69 Mega Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman / Stool in Teak

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Victoria, BC

Hans Wegner's special edition of the traditional papa bear chair, the AP69 mega bear chair is fantastically rare.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

A very rare Black Forest bear chair.
A very rare Black Forest bear chair.

A very rare Black Forest bear chair.

Located in Miami, FL

A very rare Black Forest bear chair, in the form of the playful bear.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair newly upholstered in black Hallingdal wool, code 200.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair newly upholstered in blue Tonica wool, code 791.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair newly upholstered in dark grey Tonica wool, code 792.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair in dark grey Hallingdal wool, code 180 and with black leather chains and buttons.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear chair in light grey Divina wool, code 120 and with buttons and chains in nature leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Beech

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair and Footstool
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair and Footstool

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair and Footstool

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Megeve, FR

Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" chair and footstool designed in 1950 and produced by AP Stolen, in perfect condition with its original fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner

AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shibuya City, JP

AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 This papa bear chair was reupholstered in October 2022 with "Hallingdal 65/153" fabric by Kvadrat, a reputable Danish fabric company.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Pine

Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture
Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture

Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture

By Circu

Located in New York, NY

Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture is part of the Illusion c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Chair
Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Chair

Adrian Pearsall Papa Bear Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Papa bear lounge chair by Adriane Pearsall. Reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Porto, Porto

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 Ap19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman

Hans J. Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Introducing the timeless beauty of the Original 1960s AP-19 Lounge Chair, affectionately known as the legendary Papa Bear Chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Oak AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner Oak AP19 Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner Oak AP19 Papa Bear Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in London, Greater London

An original model AP19 'Papa Bear Chair' designed in 1951 by Hans J. Wegner for A.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Wool

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Stool by AP Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Stool by AP Stolen

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Stool by AP Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner papa bear chair and ottoman, model AP19 and AP29. Teak nails, oak legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Porto, Porto

Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans J Wegner in 1951, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Papa Bear Chair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen.
Iconic Papa Bear Chair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen.

Iconic Papa Bear Chair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen.

Located in Burnaby, BC

This chair is the original Papa bear chair designed and made in 50s by Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 & AP29 Stool by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1959
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 & AP29 Stool by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1959

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 & AP29 Stool by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1959

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair AP19 & AP29 stool by A.P. Stolen Denmark 1959 Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

French Child's chair
French Child's chair

French Child's chair

Unavailable|$3,600

French Child's chair

Located in Seattle, WA

Wonderful Child's chair from France. This would be a great Teddy Bear chair or a nice place for a well behaved dog.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

A Brutalist Wooden Chair
A Brutalist Wooden Chair

A Brutalist Wooden Chair

Unavailable|$1,919

A Brutalist Wooden Chair

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A Brutalist Canadian Sculptural Bear Chair in bleached Cedar Wood, from the 1970 ies, beautiful patina and warm shine of the bleached Cedar Wood, solid construction and comfortabl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Mama & Papa Blue Chairs
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Mama & Papa Blue Chairs

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Mama & Papa Blue Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Mama & Papa Bear chairs in blue Maharam wool fabric Origin: America Period: Mid-Century Materials: Stained wood, blue Maharam wool fabric Cond...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Wingback Chairs with Exposed Walnut Detail
Fine Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Wingback Chairs with Exposed Walnut Detail

Fine Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Wingback Chairs with Exposed Walnut Detail

Located in Denver, CO

Exposed walnut arm detail represent a characteristic Danish "paw" not unlike the larger, iconic Hans Wegner papa bear chair. Re-upholstered at some point in a moss green low NAP velv...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique Black Forest carved bear hall chair armchair, 19th century, circa 1875 Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair circa 1875, the bear standing on ...

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Svend Skipper Model 91 Wing Chair, Brown Leather, Seam Edge, Studded
Svend Skipper Model 91 Wing Chair, Brown Leather, Seam Edge, Studded

Svend Skipper Model 91 Wing Chair, Brown Leather, Seam Edge, Studded

By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler

Located in Faarevejle, DK

Svend skipper model 91 'Papa Bear' chair, brown leather, seam edge, studded. The wing chair was designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Moebelfabrik in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans Wegner

Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Iconic Papa Bear ottoman designed by Hans Wegner for Papa Bear chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s
Pair of Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s

Pair of Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s

By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler

Located in Braga, 03

The design was created in 1956 and often referred as "Papa Bear" for it´s resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s Papa Bear chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of AP-19 Papa Bear, Hans J. Wegner, 1960
Pair of AP-19 Papa Bear, Hans J. Wegner, 1960

Pair of AP-19 Papa Bear, Hans J. Wegner, 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Handsome pair of AP-19 chair by Hans J.Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Better know as the Papa Bear chair.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in cham, CH

This version of the ottoman from the famous Papa Bear chairs, by Hans J. Wegner, has a soft wool fabric with cross seams.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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.