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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
H 39 in W 36 in D 25 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s. Fairly early Papa Bear armchair AP-19 with beech
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951 Additional information: Material
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Off-White Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design Papa Bear chair for AP Stolen, Denmark. Simply the most comfortable chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Teak

Vejen Polster Mobelfabrik Papa Bear Wingback Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
references to the Wegner Papa Bear chair. Black leather and afromosia wood.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Papa bear chair. High lounge and library chair designed and made by a Danish furniture
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953 The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
H 19.69 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1951 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, the Papa Bear chair has become an icon of danish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, A. P. Stolen 1951
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' chair with arms of teak and legs of oak, upholstered with light soft
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

AP 19 - 'Papa Bear' chair w. stool by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in patinated black 'Elegance' aniline leather w. matching stool in oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Wool Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak

1970s Mid Century Papa Bear Ottoman Styled After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century papa bear ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007 "Papa Bear" Chair, model AP19, produced for A.P Mobler and designed in
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler. New released
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair and ottoman designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
are better known as the Papa Bear chair for their stately silhouette. Exquisitely crafted teak details
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
H 39.016 in W 36 in D 35 in
Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair and ottoman in oak, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
The Papa Bear Chair is absolutely stunning. The AP-29 is a truly iconic chair newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, lounge chair 'Papa Bear', teak, oak, beech, Denmark, design 1951
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
H 38.98 in W 31.89 in D 35.04 in
Vintage Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Modern Papa Bear Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner, c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman. Both pieces were manufactured by the renowned A.P. Stolen in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Hans Wegner's Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-29, also known as the Papa Bear Chair is truly iconic in newly upholstered grey Maharam
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Teak ''Papa Bear'' Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Teak ''Papa Bear'' chair and ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Bearing the tag
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish vintage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Early 1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen/ Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early production Papa Bear chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen, Model AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, Stamped by Maker
By A. P. Stohlen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Iconic Modern Design in the form of the Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair, created in 1953 and made by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 36 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
An original “Papa Bear” chair designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner for the furniture
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage “Papa Bear” chair designed by the famous Danish architect and furniture maker Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman A.P. Stolen, Olive Green Leather
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Culver City, CA
reupholstered, and refinished. Photos pre-reupholstery are available upon request. The Papa Bear Chair, also
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

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.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
Mid Century Hans Wegner Papa Bear Footstool
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly reupholstered in fabric "Mons" from Astrid Textiles. Very good condition. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
H 38.59 in W 36.23 in D 38.59 in
Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16) Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Original AP19 "Papa Bear"chair by Hans J. Wegner A.P. Stolen Leather oak teak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and AP29 Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic and highly collectible work by Hans J. Wegner, this “Papa Bear” chair and ottoman set was
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Caramel Velvet Vintage Papa Bear Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful velvet caramel colored vintage chair. Beautiful proportions and comfortable. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline, Serge Mouille, Jacques Adnet, Je...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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 ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
been expertly reupholstered in Abraham Moon Forest Green fabric. The legs are of Oak and the 'bears
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220. This iconic sofa has a slight curve to it and teak "nails" on the armrest in typica...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Pair of Overstuffed Denim Chairs on Casters
Located in Asheville, NC
Big cozy papa bear chairs in the style of Ralph Lauren. Denim with red cotton piping, tucked arms
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Newly Restored Pair of Plum Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Lounge Chair 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
to the papa bear chair.
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. Denmark, 1950s. 27.5
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
in the 1960s and echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair as a smaller version. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Papa Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic papa bear available at 1stDibs. Each papa bear for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer papa bear, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A papa bear is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one papa bear 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 Papa Bear?

The average selling price for a papa bear at 1stDibs is $13,947, while they’re typically $762 on the low end and $61,366 for the highest priced.

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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.

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