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Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s. Fairly early Papa Bear armchair AP-19 with beech
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
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

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully redone Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner. The chair was found in a lovely
Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, lounge chair 'Papa Bear', teak, oak, beech, Denmark, design 1951
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
H 38.98 in W 31.89 in D 35.04 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, 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

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

Large Oversize Round Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Painted Velvet Upholstery
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wegner Papa Bear chair and a Vladimir Kagan swivel chair for scale in our gallery.
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hans J. Wegner Teak Nesting Tables Set "At-40" for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Culver City, CA
an original Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and a Finn Juhl France chair, and not only did they hold
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

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.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Large Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
color and craftsmanship in the world of fiber art. Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa bear” chairs for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Yarn, Rope, Plywood

Faux Crocodile Leather Desk Bronze Glass Inset
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
in our gallery with a Herman Miller Eames chair and next to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair. It likely
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
captivating beauty. Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair for scale.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Yarn

Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
H 24 in W 26 in D 2.5 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
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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
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
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 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
currently have this sofa alongside a Hans Wegner papa bear chair, an Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and a Poul
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Culver City, CA
, modern, contemporary or Danish modern home. We currently have the sofa paired with a Hans Wegener papa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs
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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
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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design Papa Bear chair for AP Stolen, Denmark. Simply the most comfortable chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s AP-19 Lounge Chair, better known as the Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner
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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 in oak, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
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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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

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

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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a beautiful example of an earlier version of the classic design by Hans J Wegner, and has
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Louis, US
sought after. Hans Wegner, was a prominent Danish designer that immortalized the Pape Bear chair.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
Papa Bear Chair and Footstool
H 39 in W 36 in D 25 in
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 36 wide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16) Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

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 absolutely stunning. The AP-29 is a truly iconic chair newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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.
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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 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 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
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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
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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 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner “Papa Bear” Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic and highly collectible work by Hans J. Wegner, this “Papa Bear” chair and ottoman set was
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

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 Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Culver City, CA
? Give your living room the glow-up it deserves! We have this set alongside a Hans Wegner Papa bear chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
H 19.69 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
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

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Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak

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Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hans wegner papa bear chair you’re looking for. A hans wegner papa bear chair — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hans wegner papa bear chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hans wegner papa bear chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Povl Dinesen each produced at least one beautiful hans wegner papa bear chair that is worth considering.

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Questions About Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Hans J. Wegner was famous for creating chairs and other types of seating. Some of the Danish designer's most well-known pieces include the Papa Bear chair, the Round chair, the Wishbone chair and the China chair. Find a collection of Hans J. Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.