Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive ottoman based on Hans Wegner design. Made of beech wood and velour upholstery. In very good original condition.
Wool, Beech
$1,650 / set
H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Footstools or Ottomans Papa Bear Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
elegant with tall legs. They are very similar to the Footstool that goes with the famous Papa Bear chairs
Cotton, Teak
$2,000 / set
H 15 in W 12.63 in D 15 in
Pair of Footstools Stools Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Mid Century Modern Footstools / Ottomans in the style of Hans Wegner .
Wood
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Louis, US
This Papa Bear Chair is a sculpture for comfort. It is a fine example of one the more exclusive
Leather, Foam, Wood
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" AP-29 Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Footstool. Retains Brass Illums Bolighus Label.
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" AP-29 Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" AP-29 Footstool. Oak Hand Grips and Oak Legs
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" AP-29 Footstool.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" AP-29 Footstool. Teak Hand Grips with Beech Legs. Has the Danish Control
Fabric, Beech, Teak
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
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Unavailable
H 39 in W 36 in D 36 in
Light Gray / Cream Papa Bear Chair Ap19 by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
excellent example of a papa bear chair and footstool.
Oak
Hans Wegner Teak Papa Bear Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
value of the piece. However, the Papa Bear footstool is also usable as a perch for extra seating as for
Wool, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Hans Wegner papa bear ottoman (footstool) in teak. Early production with nice patina. Can
Sold
H 16.93 in W 25.6 in D 18.12 in
Stool for the Papa Bear Chair, Model PP120, Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool for the papa bear chair, model PP120, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954 and manufactured by
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 38.98 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Hans J Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 for AP Stolen Denmark 1953
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a Papa Bear Chair and footstool designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. The paws
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Teak Stool AP29
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner (attributed) vintage AP29 stool or "papa bear" footstool in Teak wood and
Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman or Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Hans Wegner Papa Bear Stool. Solid teak frame with upholstered seat. Made in Denmark
Teak, Upholstery
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman or Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s solid teak stool with handles on each side on tapered legs. Stamped on bottom. Made by A.P. Stolen.
Teak, Upholstery
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
Leather, Oak
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.
Fabric, Oak
Armchair "Papa Bear" with footstool by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Salzburg, Austria
. Model AP - 19 The "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman were originally manufactured by AP Stolen of Denmark
Oak, Wool, Upholstery
Hans J Wegner "Papa Bear" Footstool by A. P. Stolen, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Incredible Mid-Century Modern find, Original Hans J. Wegner "Papa Bear" footstool produced by A.P
Teak, Upholstery
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" chair and footstool designed in 1950 and produced by AP Stolen. NOTE: I
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" chair and footstool designed in 1950 and produced by AP Stolen. NOTE: I
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Stool
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing papa bear chair and footstool designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark. Beautiful
$17,071 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$6,371 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,139 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$13,825 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Croisillon' Matte Black Steel and Parchment Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of 'Croisillon' matte black steel and parchment lamps by Design Frères. European style shade with bottom ring (no finial).
Steel
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
Fabric, Walnut
$13,500 / set
H 36 in W 43 in D 30 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Taupe Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
Steel
$30,054
H 38.59 in W 35.83 in D 35.44 in
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
Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.
Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
To celebrate the Wishbone’s 70th anniversary, Carl Hansen & Søn’s third-generation CEO, Knud Erik Hansen, shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.