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WEGNER, PAUL (b. 1950, American Sculptor The Saxophone Player Ltd Edition 55/275
By Paul Wegner
Located in London, GB
the series "Legends" 1995, signed "P. Wegner" and limited 55/275. Bronze, patinated and accentuated
Category

1990s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hans Wegner Sofa for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, c.1950s, Denmark. The "AP-32" sofa has been fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa for A.P. Stolen
Hans Wegner Sofa for A.P. Stolen
H 31 in W 81 in D 35.5 in
Airport Chair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Denmark. Reupholstered in Belgian daisy yellow boucle. Refoamed. Designed for Copenhagen airport.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wool, Oak

Two-Tone AP33 Sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
The strong, clean lines of the AP33 sofa, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in the mid-1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural, tailored and fully upholstered (and very comfortable) sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs and retaining its original cream strie´ wool fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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
Category

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
Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This beautiful Piano stool model AP30 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Copenhagen has been
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
designed by Hans Wegner in 1951. The chair is named for its large, welcoming form, which is reminiscent of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Monumental and rare four-seater AP33 sofa designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge armchair with a tight upholstered back and loose seat cushion that sits on solid teak tapered dowel legs, retains the original green wool upholstery.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Hans J Wegner A.P Stolen wingback lounge chair 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Björnlunda, SE
furniture textile, comfortable flared arms and stained oak wood legs, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A nice original piano stool by Hans J.Wegner, identical to the other one we have listed here, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
Category

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Airport Chair, Model Ap-38, by Hans J. Wegner and A.P. Stolen, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The airport chair, model AP-38, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This iconic chair, originally known as the AP-19
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Twelve Airport Lounge Chairs by A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare set of 12 Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' lounge chairs by A.P. Stolen, Denmark. The exceptional
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa in Original Blue Kvadrat Fabric by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa in original blue fabric manufactored by A.P. Stolen This sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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 J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model AP20 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP20 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen, Model AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, Stamped by Maker
By A. P. Stohlen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Iconic Modern Design in the form of the Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair, created in 1953 and made by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Set of 10 Airport Chairs by A.P. Stolen Inc. Re-Upholstery
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner set of 10 AP38 'Airport' chairs by A.P. Stolen. The exceptional modern chairs designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman A.P. Stolen, Olive Green Leather
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Culver City, CA
Available now is an absolutely stunning lounge chair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

1960s Hans J. Wegner Airport Lounge Chairs for A.P. Stolen, Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model AP37 - Good original condition - Good original upholstery with some sign of use like fading of color.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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 Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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

1958 Hans Wegner Lounge Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen in New Saddle Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in 1954. These pieces were produced in Denmark ca. 1958, and they
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Leather

1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of 10 AP38 Airport Dining Chairs by A.P. Stolen Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of ten (price listed includes all ten chairs) Hans Wegner airport chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' Chairs by A.P. Stolen Denmark in good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Two Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' Chairs by A.P. Stolen Denmark, Exceptional modern chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ox Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Red Fabric, Chrome Legs.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman Model AP 46 expertly reupholstered in a red wood blend fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Oak Serving Cart
By P.P. Møbler 1, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A minimal design by Danish Architect Hans J. Wegner. Lacquered oak with silver castors. A design
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Oak Serving Cart
Danish Modern Hans Wegner Oak Serving Cart
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 28.5 in
Hans J. Wegner AP18 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: A.P. Stolen, Denmark Material: oak, upholstery Size: 75 W × 31 D × 30 H in seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner AP18 Sofa
Hans J. Wegner AP18 Sofa
H 30 in W 75 in D 31 in
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 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 J. Wegner “Circle Chair” for PP Mobler in Denmark, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner, P.P. Møbler 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A truly iconic “Circle Chair”, model PP130, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by PP
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rope, Oak

Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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 Teak At-33 Sewing Table
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern AT-33 sewing table, designed by Hans J. Wegner design for Andreas Tuck. A marvelous
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Obscure and very rare piano bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen. Known as the "Music
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool
H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
H 20.48 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Lufthavnsstole Model AP38, black leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lufthavnsttole designed for Kastrup Airport. Upholstered with black leather. Base
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately ottoman having squared oak legs with an upholstered cushion.
Category

20th Century Danish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
H 13.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
Stool by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak stool with integral handles and black leather upholstery, on tapered dowel legs.
Category

20th Century Danish Stools

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Rosewood 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 Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
By George Tanier, A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Ox-chair Queen model AP-47. Easy chair with tubular steel frame. Sides, seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
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
Category

20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s Reupholstered Orange Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen. Exceptional modern chair. Designed in 1958, on
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

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P Wegner For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic p wegner available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every p wegner was constructed with great care. There are 743 variations of the antique or vintage p wegner you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect p wegner — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A p wegner made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one p wegner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

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