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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
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with Hans J. Wegner's iconic "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19
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
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
Category

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
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs
Category

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
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
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in 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 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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

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

Original Midcentury Papa Bear Chair by Wegner, Danish Design, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Papa bear chair (AP 19) in original fabric on a patinated teak and oak frame. Designed by Hans J
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
). ABOUT THE ITEM: This is an original ‘Papa Bear Chair' by Hans J. Wegner, produced by the original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in 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, Bouclé, Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
002 Natural) ABOUT THE FURNITURE: This is an original 'Papa Bear chair' by Hans J. Wegner, produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans J. Wegner AP-20 Mini Bear Lounge Chairs - Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of scarce model AP-20 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic
Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 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

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

Vintage Leather "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, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen/ Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early production Papa Bear chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
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 Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair This lounge chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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
known as the Teddy Bear Chair, was designed by Hans Wegner in 1951. The chair is named for its large
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

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
Category

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 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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 J. Wegner Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in nicely aged black leather. Chair bears the Johannes Hansen stamp. 1950s. 25" long x 22" deep x 30
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Papa bear designed by Hans Wegner Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark Dimensions
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Hans J Wegner Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is plush and comfortable. In excellent vintage condition. Chair bears the Johannes Hansen stamp
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner Round Chair
Hans J Wegner Round Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Hans J. Wegner AP20 Easy Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce model AP-20 chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic form is
Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP20 Easy Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP20 Easy Chair
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner rosewood China Chair, FH4283, designed 1944, Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Hans J Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an icon of mid-century Danish design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Known as The Round Chair, or simply The Chair, Hans J Wegner created the design for Johannes Hansen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather & Rosewood by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Mini bear lounge chair in patinated leather and armrest in solid rosewood, designed by Hans J
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Oak

Pair of Ebonized Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, ca. 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Hans J. Wegner CH24 "Wishbone" chairs in ebonized oak and woven
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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

Fabric, Oak

1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
patina that bear bear witness of a long life. We have more Hans Wegner sawbuck chairs in storage so feel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Authentic Hans J. Wegner Papabear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 in Black Leather
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
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 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
1950´s Early Edition Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Early edition patinated Hans Wegner sawbuck chair with original leather by Carl Hansen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner JH-505 Teak and Cane Cowhorn Chairs - Set of Six
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wegner pieces. Along with the chairs, we also have the original paperwork. The chairs bear the
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood, 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
Kurt Olsen Danish Rosewood Black Leather Bear Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
upholstered in the original black leather. The construction mirrors Hans Wegner's Papa Bear chair, with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
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 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
Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
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

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs into existence—Hans Wegner. Born in 1914, Wegner was the Merlin of furniture design. His name is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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Wegner Bear Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wegner bear chair you’re looking for. A wegner bear chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wegner bear chair, we have 321 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wegner bear chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wegner bear chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one wegner bear chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Carl Hansen & Søn produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wegner Bear Chair?

The average selling price for a wegner bear chair at 1stDibs is $14,900, while they’re typically $1,183 on the low end and $61,366 for the highest priced.

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.

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