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Papa Bear Sofa

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

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Kurt Olsen 'Papa Bear' Model 220 Sofa by Slagelse Møbevaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Ottawa, ON
sofa has a gentle curve and the armrests have teak 'bear paw' teak arm caps. The piece has been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya City, JP
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 This papa bear chair was reupholstered in October 2022 with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Pine

AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 33.86 in
Danish Modern “Papa Bear” Sofa
By Kurt Olsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak “Papa Bear” sofa in the style of Kurt Olsen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern “Papa Bear” Sofa
Danish Modern “Papa Bear” Sofa
H 31 in W 68 in D 27 in
Papa Bear Sofa by Erton
Located in Pasadena, CA
been redone in rust color mohair. A plus sofa which invites one to sit for hours. The casters in the
Category

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Papa Bear  Sofa by Erton
Papa Bear  Sofa by Erton
H 15 in W 69.5 in D 39 in
Kurt Olsen Model-220 “Papa Bear” Sofa for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Mobelvaerk Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 30.5″H x 70″L x 34″W Seat Height 18.25″ Material...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

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Papa Bear Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the papa bear sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each papa bear sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the papa bear sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A papa bear sofa, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one papa bear sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl and A.P. Stolen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Papa Bear Sofa?

The average selling price for a papa bear sofa at 1stDibs is $9,438, while they’re typically $2,934 on the low end and $31,200 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Questions About Papa Bear Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.