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Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Papa Bear Chair, a classic design by Hans Wagner, showcases timeless elegance with its iconic
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
H 39 in W 36 in D 36.5 in
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 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

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
Category

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
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.
Category

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.
Category

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 Suite of Chairs Papa Bear
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. The "Papa Bear" chair and "Baby Bear" chairs are perhaps the most comfortable chairs ever created. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman. Original oiled finish to Teak "paws" and legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
H 39 in W 36 in D 36.5 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
Category

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
Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman, masterfully crafted by Hans Wagner, embody mid-century modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

"Papa Bear" Chair Model 91 by Svend Skipper
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Frederick, MD
model 91 chair, also referred to as the Papa Bear Chair thanks to its teak "paws" , was designed by
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
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
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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

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 Papa Bear Ottoman, Model AP-29
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair ottoman, model AP-29. Perfect as a casual bench or stool. Made from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s AP-19 Lounge Chair, better known as the Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner
Category

20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
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

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Teak and Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Modern Design. One of the most comfortable chairs on the planet. Note: Pair of matching Baby Bear
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

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 Wegner for A.P Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, A. P. Stolen 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' chair with arms of teak and legs of oak, upholstered with light soft
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
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

Caramel Velvet Vintage Papa Bear Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful velvet caramel colored vintage chair. Beautiful proportions and comfortable.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Diego, CA
The Papa Bear Chair is an absolutely stunning AP-29. A truly iconic chair newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
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 Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
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 Grey Wool Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
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

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 ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design "Papa Bear" chair and matching ottoman produced for A.P. Stolen, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
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

Expertly Restored - Svend Skipper "Papa Bear" Model-91 Wingback Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifull “Papa Bear” Lounge Chair designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbelfabrik in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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 J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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

Danish Mid Century Modern, Papa Bear Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak, 1960s
By Svend Skipper, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful Mid Century Modern "Papa Bear" wingback lounge chair, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Papa Bear Lounge Chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler, 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Impressive lounge chair designed by Svend Skipper and manufactured by Skipper Møbler in the 1960s, with teak legs and nails, newly upholstered with Casamance wool.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

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

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

Original Vintage Papa Bear Chairs by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have two identical original vintage Papa Bear Chairs by Hans J Wegner for A. P. Stolen, with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, 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

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 in Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans J. Wegner for Anker Pedersen model AP19 Papa bear lounge chair and ottoman, 1953, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, 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

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

Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
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

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans Wegner AP-19 papa bear chair for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952. This piece has been
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Original AP19 "Papa Bear"chair by Hans J. Wegner A.P. Stolen Leather oak 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, 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 Ottoman A.P. Stolen, Olive Green Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen Papa Bear Style Pair of Chairs & Single Ottoman AP 19
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elevate your space with this extraordinary offering: a captivating pair of Vintage Papa Bear Style
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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Papa Bear Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of papa bear seating available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of papa bear seating — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of papa bear seating — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of papa bear seating made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of papa bear seating 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 Seating?

Prices for a piece of papa bear seating start at $1,100 and top out at $61,366 with the average selling for $13,950.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.