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Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair. Designer in 1954. Produced by A.P. Stolen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Fabric

Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair designed in 1954 and produced by A. P. Stolen. Store formerly known
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-33 lounge chair designed in the 1950s and produced by A.P. Stolen. Store
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Hans J. Wegner Papabear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 in Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans J. Wegner for Anker Pedersen model AP19 Papa bear lounge chair and ottoman, 1953, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair Model AP 27
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-27, also known as the Mama Bear chair, was designed by Hans Wegner in 1957. This iconic
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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
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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
Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s Additional Information: Materials
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 armchair designed in 1954 and produced by A.P. Stolen. Store formerly known as
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
H 41 in W 29 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Ox-chair Queen model AP-47. Easy chair with tubular steel frame. Sides, seat and
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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 Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: AP Stolen Era:  1960s Dimensions: 30 wide x
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner “Airport” Chairs for Ap Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, model Airport / Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen, Denmark A pair of “Airport” chairs designed Hans J
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair model AP34 by Danish designer Hans Wegner was designed in 1957 as a part of a series
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP 27 Lounge & AP 29 Footstool
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An icon like it’s mate the Papa Bear chair. This AP 27 lounge is upholstered in a white textured
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner AP 20 "Baby Bear" Lounge Chair for AP Stolen, ca. 1950's Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an original vintage "Baby Bear" lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, ca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner AP 28 "Mama Bear" Lounge Chair for AP Stolen, ca. 1950's Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an original vintage "Mama Bear" lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, ca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Midcentury “AP 16” Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool “AP 16” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with dark grey wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Teak

Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of awesome “AP 16” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Hans J. Wegner AP-20 Mini Bear Lounge Chairs - Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of scarce model AP-20 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Wool Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Grey Wool Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Set of 4 AP 40 Airport Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner AP-16 Easy Chairs Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Airport Chair, Model Ap-38, by Hans J. Wegner and A.P. Stolen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The airport chair, model AP-38, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans Wegner AP-19 papa bear chair for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952. This piece has been
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37 by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37, by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen Papa Bear Style Pair of Chairs & Single Ottoman AP 19
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Mckinney, TX
chairs reminiscent of the timeless Hans J. Wegner Model AP 19, accompanied by a beautifully matched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Modern "Airport" Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern “Airport” chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by AP Stolen. Set has been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
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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
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s AP-19 Lounge Chair, better known as the Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner
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20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Green Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen. Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport chair by AP
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Purple Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner airport chair by AP. Stolen reupholstered in purple fabric Exceptional
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
-chair' model AP-46. Lounge chair and ottoman with tubular steel frame. Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Ap-31-S AP Stolen Oak Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, CA
An oak sofa by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. AP Stolen manufactured most of Wegner's fully upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Modern Papa Bear Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner, c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman. Both pieces were manufactured by the renowned A.P. Stolen in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, is a design by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen produced in 1968/69. This chair is of limited
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

The Airport-Chair, Model AP37, Designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A. P. Stohlen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Airport Chair, model AP37, is a quintessential example of Hans J. Wegner's iconic design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

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
's AP-19, with matching ottoman AP-29. A truly iconic chair, Hans Wegner designed in 1951 for A.P
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Wegner Chair Ap For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wegner chair ap for your home. A wegner chair ap — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wegner chair ap you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wegner chair ap made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Wegner Chair Ap?

A wegner chair ap can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,697, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $48,229.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

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. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs, for example the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat, bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.