Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style.
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in The Hague, NL
The Papa Bear Chair stands as the archetype for a comfortable easy chair.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak
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 J.
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Culver City, CA
A striking fusion of organic modernism and Danish industrial design, it reflects the sculptural ingenuity Quistgaard brought to every medium he touched. This isn’t just a chair. It’...
Aluminum
Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Petersen was assigned Wegner best traditionally upholstered armchairs, including the era-defining Papa Bear Chair. Most of their frames were supplied on Wegner's direction by Ejnar P...
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher...
Leather, Beech
Hans J. Wegner CH72 Sofa in Oxblood Leather, Danish Design, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
This example has been finished in our signature Italian oxblood leather, a rich, timeless color we often use on Papa Bear and Eames lounge chairs. The sofa takes on a warm, sophistic...
Leather, Teak
Foot Stool / Ottoman in Solid Teak Styled After Hans Wegner in Teak, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid footstool designed in the manner of Hans Wegner's "Papa Bear" chair ottoman. Constructed from solid Burmese teak, replete with outstanding variegated woodgrain...
Teak
Hans Wegner Furniture poster by PP Mobler 2006 vintage Danish Design
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Some Presented models: Chinese Chair, PP66, 1945 The Chair, PP56, 1950 The Cow Horn Chair, PP505, 1952 Stackable chair, PP701, 1965 Chair, PP201 and 203, 1969 Valet Chair, PP250, 195...
Paper
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
When placed next to an Eames Plywood Lounge chair or a "Papa Bear" Chair, the effect is magical and creates a time warp to the fabulous fifties!
Rosewood
Wonderful Original Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Drinks Trolley *Free Delivery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Often referred to as the “Master of the Chair,” he is best known for iconic seating such as the Wishbone Chair (CH24), the Peacock Chair, and the Papa Bear Chair—each a study in orga...
Teak
Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and brass lamp for scale.
Aluminum
$4,800Sale Price|36% Off
1980s Faux Crocodile Leather Desk by Karl Springer with Bronze Glass
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is pictured in our gallery with a Herman Miller Eames chair and next to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair.
Leather, Glass
Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair for scale.
Fabric, Yarn
Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980'
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Wegner (1914-2007) was a Danish furniture designer and one of the key figures in Danish modernism. He created over 500 chairs and furniture pieces that combined functionality with el...
Ash
Monumental 1970s Janet Kuemmerlein Fiber Art Macramé Woven Wall Sculpture
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Photographed with a Hans J. Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and ottoman for scale; chair and ottoman are not included.
Yarn, Rope, Plywood
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have this sofa alongside a Hans Wegner papa bear chair, an Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and a Poul Henningsen lounge and not only does this sofa hold its own-- it steals the...
Bouclé, Beech
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have the sofa paired with a Hans Wegener papa bear chair and a Finn Juhl credenza, and not only does this sofa make a statement, it really steals the show!
Bouclé, Teak
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.
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table, ‘45’ chair and Chieftain chair , and Arne Jac...
Paper
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