The original design was created by a man named wegner in 1951.
Papa bear chair wegner.
That s the whimsical idea behind the hans wegner s iconic papa bear chair.
He contributed significantly to denmark s mid century minimal and functional style infused with the same style evident in so much of wegner s work the modern source papa bear chair and ottoman are a unique addition to your interior.
Hans wegner shown on right became one of the most well known and popular danish furniture designers during the mid century danish furniture design movement.
Wegner papa bear chair.
The papa bear chair was wegner s first project with manufacturer a p.
In the later years the papa bear chair has been one of.
The papa bear s legs and paws are constructed of solid north american walnut wood and is available in a wide variety of fabrics to choose from.
Originally produced with a solid beechwood frame wegner s chair with its high backrest lengthy back legs and comfortable cotton upholstered cushioning was designed in 1951 and had its.
The detailed tufting and intelligent curvatures demonstrate the.
Originally it was created in denmark and was produced until 1969.
He invented the groundbreaking ap 19 chair for ap stolen also knows at the teddy bear chair or papa bear chair in 1951.
When you re big the chair hugs you.
The papa chair was named after a critic referred to its prominent armrests as the warm embrace of papa bear paws from behind.
As comfortable as the original design the organic functionalist shape offers an inviting cushioned seat within a softly padded yet ultimately firm frame.
For over two decades the papa bear chair and ottoman have been produced entirely in our los angeles factory using traditional construction methods.
Hans wegner s work in the field of danish design is still being felt today.
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.
Stolen which enjoyed numerous collaborations with the designer over his career.
Designed in 1951 this oversized seat has foam cushions and natural fiber stuffing for added cushioning.
The chair received its name after a critic had referred to its armrests as great bear paws embracing you from behind.
Hans wegner papa bear chair.
It was produced until 1969 and was then out of production in europe.
The modern armchair is defined by its clean modern lines and prominent backrest design.
Hans wegner papa bear chair when you re little you sit in a chair and hug your teddy bear.
Wegner s comfy papa bear chair 1951 is an almost surreally re scaled english wingback chair.
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.
