The bamsestol bear chair known as the papa bear lounge chair designed by hans j.
Papa bear chair original.
Wegner denmark 1960s papa bear chair by hans j.
In the later years the papa bear chair has been one of.
Solid wooden construction with oak paws a.
Wegner s comfy papa bear chair 1951 is an almost surreally re scaled english wingback chair.
Wegner was born in tønder denmark in 1914.
The chair received its name after a critic had referred to its armrests as great bear paws embracing you from behind.
I ve seen and sat in an original papa bear chair and i even felt like the back was a little bit hard.
The modern armchair is defined by its clean modern lines and prominent backrest design.
Wegner denmark 1960s.
Wegner papa bear chair.
Design inspired by hans wegner.
Wegner s most representative piece the round chair 1949 gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the tv stage of the first kennedy nixon debate of 1960.
Stahlberg before enrolling at the danish school of arts and crafts in 1936.
Hans wegner papa bear chairs are original vintage chairs created by the designer hans wegner.
Also known as the teddy bear chair the iconic hans wegner papa bear chair is coveted by many of our readers and editors and frequently makes the list of favorite lounge chairs.
We ve seen them pop up in the newly refurnished marden house by frank lloyd wright and in a modern duplex in the west village.
Like many other wegner chairs the papa bear chair seems to refer to the animal kingdom with its characteristically playful and organic design.
The papa chair and ottoman black full aniline leather.
Add to basket the papa chair and ottoman orange cashmere fabric.
Seating arm chairs papa bear chair by hans j.
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With its handsome sculptural design the hans wegner papa bear chair from origins by inmod exudes a commanding presence while ensuring optimal comfort and support.
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Wegner papa bear chair model with teak nails and legs.
Hans wegner papa bear chair.
In 1940 wegner teamed.
Brief history and description hans wegner was born on april 2nd 1914 and died on january 26th 2007 and became one of the most well known and popular danish furniture designers during the mid century danish furniture design movement.
Wegner papa bear chair and ottoman 4 of 4 design 12 june 2014.