HANS J. WEGNER PAPA BEAR CHAIR
Papa Bear chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. Beech frame with signature winged back, sculptural armrests and distinctive carved bear-paw handgrips that inspired the nickname. Generous proportions and an enveloping silhouette. Orange Hallingdal upholstery; manufacturer tag underneath. Denmark. Dimensions: H 34" x W 35" x D 33" x SH 16.5" Condition: Previously reupholstered. Minor losses. Minor fading. Small ding to right armrest accent. Wear consistent with age and use.D003
Condition
All the items in this auction remain at our New Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of: Monday, November 9th - Saturday, November 14th, Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm. (closed Sunday) We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Papa Bear chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. Beech frame with signature winged back, sculptural armrests and distinctive carved bear-paw handgrips that inspired the nickname. Generous proportions and an enveloping silhouette. Orange Hallingdal upholstery; manufacturer tag underneath. Denmark. Dimensions: H 34" x W 35" x D 33" x SH 16.5" Condition: Previously reupholstered. Minor losses. Minor fading. Small ding to right armrest accent. Wear consistent with age and use.D003
Condition
All the items in this auction remain at our New Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of: Monday, November 9th - Saturday, November 14th, Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm. (closed Sunday) We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
