Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 19

Spectacular Svend Skipper Papa Bear Chair Mid-Century Danish Modern

About the Item

Magnificent “Papa Bear” Model-91 Lounge Chair designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbelfabrik in Denmark circa 1950's. This model acquired the name “Papa Bear” when a journalist claimed that the chair looked like a bear hugging the sitter from behind. There are several different version of the model-91 with this one being more rare than the others-see arm pads and leg configuration. This chair retains it original textured rusty orange fabric in nice condition. It measures 39"t x 35"w x 31"d with a seat height of 15.5"t.
  • Creator:
    Svend Skipper (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 50's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with minor age appropriate wear. The original fabric shows minor wear with some pills and minor spots. The straps could be tightened but are still usable as is. Teak details have minor scuffs and dings-nothing serious.
  • Seller Location:
    Pemberton, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU943245388592

More From This Seller

View All
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric. They measure 54't x 30.5"...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Spectacular Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Asian Influenced
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Mid-century modern pair of Asian influenced club chair . The vintage fabric is remarkably gorgeous and has a silk like texture. I love the thick chunky fruitwood frame...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Fantastic Danish Modern Paddle Arm Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Danish modern paddle arm teak lounge chair. This piece retains its original woven textured fabric-a bit dated but still nice. The teak frame has a warm honey brown patina a...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A nicely scaled pair of slipper chairs. Of course these will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for -right?
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome teak lounge chair. We love the exaggerated protruding back legs that almost look like turkey legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning large-scale chrome lounge chair. We have restored this piece with new foam and high end orange woven fabric. Just gorgeous in person.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

You May Also Like

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is the most recognizable model of Danish designer and manufacturer, Svend Skipper, and a great example of the mid-century design era. Skipper only created commissioned pie...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
To connect today’s modern styles with the craftsmanship of the past, it’s essential to understand how to care for your furniture. This rare pair of Svend Skipper Model 91, also known...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Papa Bear Lounge Armchair Model 91 by Svend Skipper, 1960s.
By Svend Skipper
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This stunning armchair was imported from Denmark and was originally in a dull, damaged turquoise fabric that was worn with the foam crumbling at the touch. We have fully transformed ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Teak

Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair was designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Mobler Fenmark in the 1960s and echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair as a sma...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman. Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s, the piece looks similar to the “Kroken” chair...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Recently Viewed

View All