SOLD. Hans J. Wegner: "Papa Bear". Easy chair with teak nails and oak legs, upholstered with brown wool. Manufactured by AP-Stolen – Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers of Fine Art

Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and oak legs. Loose cushion with light wool, sides and deep-buttoned back, upholstered with brown wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.

Purchased by current owner's parents 1958–59.

The “Papa Bear” easy chair was first time presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum Copenhagen 1952.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, June 1952, on advertisment pages.

Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition Report:
Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Needs reupholstery