Papa Bear - PP19

Hans J. Wegner

PP Mobler resumed the production of this chair in celebration of the workshop's 50th anniversary. Originally, it was designed for AP Furniture in 1951 by Hans J. Wegner. But as early as 1953, PP Mobler became the sub-supplier of the frames for the Teddy Bear Chair. This cooperative effort was followed by development work on many of Wegner's prototypes. Like many other Wegner chairs, The Teddy Bear Chair seems to refer to the animal kingdom with its characteristically playful and organic design. The chair received its name after a critic had referred to its armrests as 'great bear paws embracing you from behind'. In the later years, The Teddy Bear Chair has been one of the most popular Wegner designs of all. It is also commonly known as The Papa Bear Chair and also has a foot stool., PP120

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