$10,000
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Mama Bear AP-27 Chair designed by Hans Wegner
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern model AP-27 designed by Hans Wegner, made by AP-Stolen, known as
Fabric, Teak
$6,550 / item
H 41.7 in W 33.1 in D 31.5 in
Hans J Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78 Mama Bear' Chair in Oak for Carl Hansen The story of Danish Modern begins in
Fabric, Oak
$7,160 / item
H 41.7 in W 33.1 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
Fabric, Walnut
$9,347
H 40.75 in W 28.25 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair This lounge chair
Upholstery, Oak
$6,800
H 40.75 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in
Hans Wegner Teak and Oak AP27 “Mama Bear” Lounge Chair for AP Stolen
Located in Victoria, BC
Original AP27 “Mama Bear” lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by AP Stolen in the late
Oak, Teak
Danish Low Lounge Chair in Purple wool with Teak Accents, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
some of the same of the same design lines as Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair although a bit more
Wool, Teak
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
AP27 Mama Bear Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, 1960s Original Fabric
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Zürich, Zürich
AP27 mama bear armchair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, 1960s Danmark, original fabric.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 41 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Hans Wegner “Mama Bear” AP-27 Easy Lounge Chairs for A. P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed in 1954 by Hans Wegner, the AP-27 Chair, popularly known as the “Mama Bear” Easy Lounge
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Danish Midcentury Hans Wegner Style Mama Bear Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming 1960s lounge chairs in the style of Hans Wegner's mama bear chair. It is a beautiful
Wool, Teak
European Mid Century Lounge Chairs, a Pair, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
angular arms that are reminiscent of Danish Modern designer, Hans Wegner Mama bear chairs. The chairs
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair Model AP 27
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-27, also known as the Mama Bear chair, was designed by Hans Wegner in 1957. This iconic
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-27 "Mama" Bear Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans J. Wegner AP-27 "Mama" bear chair. Manufactured by A.P. Stolen, circa 1955. This piece has
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Style Mama Bear Lounge Chair by Sven Skipper
By Hans J. Wegner, Svend Skipper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
versions of Hans Wegner's papa and mama bear chairs but the mama bear as seen here is rarely found anywhere
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31.25 in W 26 in D 28 in
Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair in the Manner of Kurt Olsen, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair. Solid teak armrests and legs. Newly re-upholstered and
Teak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
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
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 41 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Hans Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair for A.P. Stolen Original Scandinavian Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Chair model AP-27 "Mama Bear" lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, 1954 for A.P. Stolen
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
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
Mohair, Teak
Frode Holm Attributed Teak Vanity Chair
By Frode Holm
Located in Bridgeport, CT
frame and enveloping backrest almost like a miniature of Hans WEgner's Mama Bear chair. Its diminutive
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner, AP 28, 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Modern teak AP 28 'Mama Bear' lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, 1954 Original orange
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' Chair, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-28 'Mama Bear' chair, 1954 Rarely seen wing chair from Hans Wegner
Oak
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. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Small Danish Mama Bear Style Lounge Chair attributed to Kurt Olsen, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
same design lines as Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair although a bit more compact. Solid teak
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Early Hans Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair and Ottoman Stool Teak AP 27 Danish
Located in Boise, ID
All original. Original leather. Amazing patina. Wear consistent with age and use.
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner, Mama Bear, AP28, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans J. Wegner, AP28 The mama bear chair, 1954, AP stolen Reupholstered, restored Teak dark
Upholstery, Teak
1950's "Mama Bear"Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Danish Modern design by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in light olive vintage wool
Teak, Wool, Upholstery
Sold
H 42 in W 30 in D 32 in
A Scandinavian Modern Rare "Mama Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Stamped on the bottom. Good vintage condition with age appropriate
Teak, Textile
Lounge Chair with Oak Hand Rests Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Dorchester, MA
"paws" emerge from its upholstered frame, a just-right "Baby Bear" to Hans Wegner's Papa and Mama Bear
Oak, Textile
"Mama Bear" Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern mid-century teak and fabric lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner's Mama Bear
Textile, Teak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of "Mama Bear" Lounge Chairs in the Style of Hans J. Wegner, circa 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs in the style of Hans J. Wegner's Papa Bear manufactured, circa
Fabric, Hardwood
$5,394 / set
H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Arflex
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair + Ottoman 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "orga...
Metal
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Anambé Brazilian Unique Rare Wood Dining Table round
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Anambé dining table is part of a very important project to develop poor Amazonian communities in the art of manufacturing design furniture using correctly the FSC certified wood prod...
Wood
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
$2,153 / 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
$1,750 / item
H 14.52 in W 15.51 in D 15.51 in
FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Green by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover. Collectors now have a new reason to cherish the Snoopy table lamp by Achille and Pier Gi...
Marble, Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,574 / item
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 - Bauhaus Inspired in Beige Wool by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Felt, Cotton, Velvet, Acrylic, Ash
Marco Zanusso Lady Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dublin, IE
This Marco Zanuso "Lady" chair, designed in 1951, epitomizes Italian mid-century modernism with its bold, yet graceful design. Its sleek, curved silhouette combines a sculptural stee...
Metal
$6,896
H 18.51 in W 33.86 in D 17.92 in
Gio Ponti low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italian craftsmanship, designed by Gio Ponti, 1950s. The coffee table, an indispensable piece in the living room, has always been a ...
Glass, Walnut
$3,269
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,600
H 29.25 in Dm 20 in
Cesare Lacca Style Stainless Steel & Round Glass Tripod Side Table, Italy, 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist and elegant Mid-Century Modern side, end or drink table attributed to Cesare Lacca and designed in Italy in the 1950s. It is made of stainless-steel has a polished finish ...
Stainless Steel
Rino Levi, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Rino Levi, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75"H x 26.375"W x 31.25"D Seat Height (inches): 17.75" A...
Fabric, Wood
$4,597
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century military campaign desk. This fantastic piece was made in Italy in the 1960s. This trestle desk is made from a beautiful wood with exceptional grain, the top is ...
Metal, Brass
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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