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Papa Bear Armchair

Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic Papa Bear chair was reupholstered in a wool flannel. The wingback Papa Bear chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, PT
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler The most comfortable and easy chair of all times
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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 Papa Bear Chair 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

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
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

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, PT
Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans J Wegner in 1951, Denmark. handcrafted using the best materials
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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

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 Wegner for A P Stolen, Model AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, Stamped by Maker
By Hans J. Wegner, A. P. Stohlen
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

Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
around the 1950s and is similar to the 'Papa Bear' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner. The armchair has a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, Denmark, 1968/69 This Danish armchair named ‘New Papa Bear’, model AP69
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

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Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
reminiscent to Wegner's Papa Bear chair, with its high and wide backrest and tilted seat. The constructions
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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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.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

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Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
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Materials

Teak, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair
H 39.77 in D 37.41 in
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Rarely do I find a Papa bear chair in this excellent original condition.
Category

Danish Armchairs

Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner
H 38.75 in W 35.75 in D 36 in
Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
The iconic Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner. Upholstery services available upon request.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
H 38.75 in W 35.75 in D 36 in
Papa Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner in Beige
Located in New York, NY
A Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and matching ottoman. Original vintage design recovered in a beige
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner was previously reupholstered in light grey wool and is in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
H 38.75 in W 35.75 in D 36 in
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Papa Bear chair by Hans J. Wegner. This model has Teak nails and legs. Upholstered with brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in L 39.38 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1951. The iconic Papa Bear chair and en-suite ottoman nicely
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1951, model no. AP19, the iconic Papa Bear chair with ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
Hans Wegner Papa Bear and Ottoman
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Pair Of Parker Knoll 757 Wingback Armchairs - Papa Bear - Upholstery Project
By Parker Knoll
Located in Dorchester, GB
classic mid century design chairs known as the "Papa Bear" chairs are the perfect upholstery project. A
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Original Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Papa Bear chair is upholstered with original wool textile. It came paired with a Hans Wegner
Category

20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Original Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
Original Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
H 38.75 in W 35.75 in D 36 in
Three Hans Wagner Style Papa Bear Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Three incredible Papa Bear Chairs in the Hans Wagner Style,all in beautiful condition,new
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair for Reupholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
finest designer: Hans Wegner. The Papa Bear was designed for the AP Stolen company in 1951 and remains a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair for Reupholstery
Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair for Reupholstery
H 38.19 in W 36.23 in D 32.29 in
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
AP 19, Hans J. Wegner 1951. Stamped with maker´s mark. Reupholstered. Stained oak legs and armrests.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Easy Chair
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Easy Chair
H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Special Rare Papa Bear Char by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair made by AP Stolen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Special Rare Papa Bear Char by Hans Wegner
Special Rare Papa Bear Char by Hans Wegner
H 37.25 in W 36.5 in D 34 in
A Pair of Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of H.Wegner Papa Bear chairs, newly refinished and reupholstered (camel color, wool
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A Pair of Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs
A Pair of Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Vintage Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
An original vintage Papa bear chair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Recovered in Kvadrat dark tan
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First generation Papa Bear chair designed by Hans Wegner produced by A.P. Stolen. Needs recovering
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner Papa Bears with Rare Rosewood Nails
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1951. The iconic and extremely comfortable papa bear chair with wool
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner Papa Bears with Rare Rosewood Nails
Hans Wegner Papa Bears with Rare Rosewood Nails
H 38.98 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in
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Papa Bear Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the papa bear armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every papa bear armchair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect papa bear armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right papa bear armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one papa bear armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Papa Bear Armchair?

Prices for a papa bear armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,183 and can go as high as $47,908, while the average can fetch as much as $12,016.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.