Italian Design UP1 Lounge Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 2000s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Renens, CH
Like the Big Mama Chair, it was originally sold as a flat pack item, which would slowly inflate once the vacuum would be released from it plastic packaging.
Fabric, Foam
MINT Black UP5 La Big Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Basel, BS
Often referred to as the "Big Mama Chair" or "La Mamma," it is distinguished by its organic, sculptural form that harmoniously merges comfort with aesthetic appeal.
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Affectionately known as the Mama Bear Chair, the 'CH78' Lounge Chair was originally introduced in 1954 as an extension of Wegner's 'CH71' Chair (1952) design.
Fabric, Walnut
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
Danish Mid Century Modern Mama Bear AP-27 Chair designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern model AP-27 designed by Hans Wegner, made by AP-Stolen, known as the Mama Bear chair. The chair features an exaggerated tall back, spayed teak armres...
Fabric, Teak
Hans J Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Affectionately known as the Mama Bear Chair, the 'CH78' Lounge Chair was originally introduced in 1954 as an extension of Wegner's 'CH71' Chair (1952) design.
Fabric, Oak
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 measures: 28.25 wide x 31 deep x 40.75 high, with a seat height of 14 and arm height/...
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Low Lounge Chair in Purple wool with Teak Accents, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sculptural and very beautiful 1960s lounge chair with teak accents on the armrests. The chair has some of the same of the same design lines as Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair ...
Wool, Teak
$2,800Sale Price / set|42% Off
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
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Mama & Papa Blue Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered and restored. Dimensions Mama chair: W 30"; H 28.5" T; L 30.5"; seat height 18"; back height 17"; seat depth 21"; Papa chair: W 30.5" T; H 36"; L 28"; sea...
Wood
Gaetano Pesce "Big Mama" Chair and Ottoman, B & B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Biarritz, FR
B & B Italia, chair and ottoman "Big Mama" by Gaetano Pesce. UP collection designed in 1969 this chair with ottoman takes sensual and comfortable shapes, designed as a metaphor for ...
Stylish Danish Modern Mama and Papa Chairs with Rosewood Legs
Located in Portland, OR
Classic danish modern mama and papa chairs. Papa chair measures 31.75"W x 33"D x 40.25"H.
Wood
Danish Modern Mama and Papa Armchairs Designed by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Portland, OR
New foam and highest quality period upholstery. Mama chair measures: 32.25" W x 28" D x 30.5" H.
Teak
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 30.32 in D 36.62 in
Rocking Chair Mama Baleri Italy Beige Leather Design by Denis Santachiara, 1995
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Vienna, AT
Rocking chair Mama by Baleri Italy in beige leather design by Denis Santachiara 1995.
Leather
Unavailable
Fauteuil "la Mama" Par Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
FAUTEUIL "LA MAMA" PAR GAETANO PESCE EDITION 1980
UP1 Lounge Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 2000s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Like the Big Mama Chair, it was originally sold as a flat pack item, which would slowly inflate once the vacuum would be released from it plastic packaging.
Fabric, Foam
Pearsall Mama & Papa Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A matching pair of Adrian Pearsall Mama and Papa lounge chairs in their original fabric with dark walnut detail trim and legs.
Fabric, Wood
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
UP5_6 armchair from the UP 2000 series, by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This iconic UP5_6 armchair from the UP 2000 series, designed by Gaetano Pesce and re-released by B&B Italia in 2000, is a true design statement and a must-have for lovers of vintage ...
Fabric, Foam
Leolux Pallone 'Big Mama' club chair
By Leolux, Roy de Scheemaker
Located in Oostende, BE
The Pallone Big Mama is the one of the most iconic seat models from Leolux.
Leather, Fabric
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.
Fabric, Oak
Adrian Pearsall 'Mama' and 'Papa' Lounge Chairs in Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 'Mama" and 'Papa' armchairs in grey velvet. The chairs feature tufted backs, wooden armrests, and wooden legs.
Velvet, Wood
Hans Wegner Style Mama Bear Lounge Chair by Sven Skipper
By Hans J. Wegner, Svend Skipper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare mama bear chairs designed by Sven Skipper in the mid 1960's.
Wool, Teak
Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian Club Chairs Mama Papa Design
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mama Papa Design elegant Italian curved arm off-white Chenille button back curved chairs, one Mans design higher back and ladies lower back design.
Chenille, Oak
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.
Wool, Teak
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.
Upholstery, Oak
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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 1950s to early 1960s.
Oak, Teak
Studio hand crafted steel club chairs estate of Mama Cass Elliot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These were out of the estate of Mama Cass Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas. One of the chairs has a pull out ottoman or leg rest.
Steel
Studio hand crafted steel club chairs estate of Mama Cass Elliot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These were out of the estate of Mama Cass Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas. Although we have no dcoumentation.
Steel
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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 Hans J. Wegner, Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great 1950s Danish lounge chair in the style of Kurt Olsen with some of the same design lines as Hans Wegner's famous Mama Bear chair.
Teak
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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 Chair, is a scarce and highly valued example of mid century design by one of the mast...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
"Big Mama" Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, Italy, c.2000
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was 1968 when Gaetano Pesce began experimenting at his Paris atelier with vacuum-packing the hippest Material of the moment: polyurethane. Soon he’d developed a gravity-defying mo...
Fabric
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H 29 in W 94.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Sofa Pair Lounge Armchairs End Table DUX Era
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The dimensions of the papa chair are 29" W x 32" D x 38" B.H. x 19" A.H. x 16" S.H. and the dimensions of the mama chair are 29" W x 32" D x 29" B.H. x 19" A.H. x 15.5" S.H.
Teak
Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo swivel saucer chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. Classic pair of Mama San cocoon chairs with custom made cushions.
Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker
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H 40 in W 44 in D 44 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia La Mamma UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Labeled on bottom. Originally designed in 1969 for a few years before it was discontinued in 1973, the UP5 & 6 loun...
Fabric, Foam
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair Model AP-27
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair model AP-27 for A.P. Stolen, Denmark. Often referred to as the "Mama Bear" chair it offers extreme comfort and great ergonomic positioning for reading or...
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
European Mid Century Lounge Chairs, a Pair, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
The chairs have a rounded barrel style back with beautiful angular arms that are reminiscent of Danish Modern designer, Hans Wegner Mama bear chairs.
Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Black Leather Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair by Lystager, 1960s
By Lystager Industri 1
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Mid-Century Modern black leather and chromed metal Danish 'Mama' swivel chair that will make Lita Ford drool.
Leather
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