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Papa Bear Sofa

Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Hans Wegner Ap-31-S AP Stolen Oak Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, CA
pieces of cabinet maker quality such as his famous Papa Bear chair. This is one of Wegner's more uncommon
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak, Fabric

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
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

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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
reupholstered, and refinished. Photos pre-reupholstery are available upon request. The Papa Bear Chair, also
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Gordon & Jane Martz Occassional Table, Teak, Ceramic, 1950's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Culver City, CA
gallery next to the Papa bear chair, as well as a Gio Ponti boomerang sofa and not only does it hold its
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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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

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Wood

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Papa Bear Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the papa bear sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each papa bear sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the papa bear sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A papa bear sofa, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one papa bear sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl and A.P. Stolen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Papa Bear Sofa?

The average selling price for a papa bear sofa at 1stDibs is $9,438, while they’re typically $2,934 on the low end and $31,200 for the highest priced.

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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.

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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.

Questions About Papa Bear Sofa
  • 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.

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