Papa Bear Mid Century Modern Chair & Ottoman Delivery:All in-stock produdcts are dispatched within 48 hours. An icon of mid century Danish modern design, the Papa Bear chair was created in 1951 by Hans J. Wegner. It has since become the most sought-after Wegner upholstered chair and is widely considered one of the most comfortable chairs ever created. The name Papa Bear & Teddy Bear Chair came from its armrests referred to as “great bear paws embracing you from behind.” This vintage Papa Bear chair with its matching ottoman will for sure become a conversation starter regardless which room you place it in. This modernist lounge chair incorporates the whimsical organic flair of the animal kingdom and adds a touch of playfulness into your environment. Our reproduction of the Papa Bear and Teddy Bear chair follows the details of the original design including the frame, dimensions, seams, pleats, tufting as well as fabric selection. This is your opportunity to get this vintage Papa Bear lounge chair affordably from Wazo Furniture.
Chair Dimensions: Height 39.8" x Depth 35.4" x Width 37.4" Ottoman Dimensions: Height 16.5" x Depth 18.9" x Width 28" Style: Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Chair & Ottoman Body Frame: Traditional solid wood frame Seat Platform: Reinforced seat cushion platform for firm longer lasting support Foam Type: Multi-density foam seat cushion for comfort, support & cushion memory Seat Cushion Style: Removable seat cushion features rear zippers Stitch Edge Type: Matching streamlined piping Button Type: Back row body color coordinating buttons Tufting Type: Triple back row button tufting Back Style: Fitted stationary single piece back Leg Type: Cantilever legs locked into frame in one solid piece Fabric Type: Tweed Cashmere Wool Fabric Content: 50% Cashmere Wool, 50% Synthetic Fiber Chair Dimension: Floor to Seat Height, 17.5" Chair Dimension: Floor to Arm Height, 26.4" The Papa Bear Chair ships from our Montreal warehouse.
Hans J. Wegner was a prolific and influential Danish furniture designer. He is credited with consistently merging innovative aesthetics with practical function in his nearly 500 chair designs, including the iconic Peacock Chair (1947) and the Hoop Chair (1965). Wegner’s unique style was dubbed as Organic Functionality by historians and critics, characterized by his use of traditional joinery techniques and elegant sculpted elements. Born on April 2, 1914 in Tønder, Denmark, he worked as apprentice to the cabinetmaker workshop H.F. Stahlberg at an early age, he later attended both the Danish School of Arts and Crafts and the Architectural Academy in Copenhagen. Wegner also worked for the architect Arne Jacobsen and the seminal Modernist designer Johannes Hansen before starting his own company. Today, his works are included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Copenhagen Museum of Art, and the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, among others.
Wegner died on January 26, 2007 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Flag Halyard Chair, 1950 Pair of Cuban mahogany "Chinese" chairs, 1944 Iconic Papa Bear chair and ottoman, ca., 1950 Papa Bear chair, ca., 1950Papa Bear Lounge Chair + Ottoman - Hans Wegner Replica - Charcoal/Natural A delightful feature piece for any lounge area, the Replica Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman – Charcoal represents a unique design duo boasting the same stylish aesthetic and whimsical charisma as the one illustrated by the original creations of world-renowned Danish designer Hans Wegner. Sturdy Ashwood frame with Natural wood coloured legs Funky, characterful mid-century design Comfortable padded structure upholstered in charcoal-hued wool blend Chair: 88cm (D) x 85cm (W) x 101cm (H)Ottoman: 36cm (D) x 61cm (W) x 41cm (H) Usually dispatched within 1-3 business days. This item qualifies for 30 days return policy Found a lower price? Enquire about this product
Danish designer Hans Wegner (1914-2007) designed the AP-19 chair, better known as the "Papa Bear" or "Teddy Bear" chair, for AP Stolen in 1951. Beginning in 1953, the Danish workshop PP Møbler, formed by brothers Ejnar and Lars Peder Pedersen in 1953, began manufacturing the beech wood frames for the chairs. In celebration of PP Møbler's 50th anniversary, the company reissued the "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman. The chair received its namesake after a critic commented that its armrests were like "great bear paws embracing you from behind." Pictured above is an original Papa Bear chair made by AP Stolen. Available at time of post at Wyeth Vintage AP Stolen sales brochures for the AP19 Chair. More Papa Chair fabrication images via Image from a video on the Papa Bear chair, featuring PP Møbler founder Ejnar Pedersen. Visit PP Møbler's website here.ShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+StumblePapa Bear OttomanI found some old story books the other day and I was amazed to see some of the stories that made my childhood so nice and beautiful and I could also admire the pictures that stimulated my imagination go wild when reading those stories.
Well, in one of these pictures I could see an ottoman and I remember I was sort of puzzled when i first saw this kind of unusual chair. It looked exactly like this Papa Bear Ottoman and it looked comfortable, but still unusual. Now I can tell this chair is an ottoman, but I still find it unusual.I am talking about its shape, about the fact that it has a curved seating instead of a straight one. Its designer (Hans J. Wegner) went a bit further and added two handles on the sides in order to make it easy to transport. However, the seating is really comfortable thanks to the cushion that is included and the four thin and elegant legs make it look nice in any corner of the room. This particular ottoman has a hardwood frame and solid North American walnut legs, plus a colourful upholstery, available in lot of different colours. The Papa Bear Ottoman has been produced by Modernica since 1994 and can be purchased now for $650.Hans Wegner CH101 Chair Reproduction Our Hans J. Wegner-inspired CH101 chair is faithful to the original design, retaining all of the classy luxury that has made it such an iconic piece of furniture over the last four decades.
Boasting a low profile, while still perching atop long, sturdy steel legs which allow light to pass easily underneath and give the impression of large, clean floorspace, it is both stylish and practical. And with leather upholstery available in a wide range of sumptuous colours, there is a CH101 to fit every colour scheme. The story behind the Hans J. Wegner CH101 Chair The CH100 series was created by Wegner in 1970, and initially only produced in very small quantities, as they were seen as some of the most high-end and luxurious products that he ever produced. But soon demand became much greater and more and more were produced. Eventually, it became one of his most popular and sought-after designs, combining soft, luxurious seating with sturdy metal legs, whose elevation accentuated space and allowed light to pass freely throughout the room. Wegner CH Series Arm & Sofa uses a Polished Stainless Steel base Wegner CH Series Arm & Sofa uses full grain Italian Leather through out