Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and oak legs. Loose cushion, sides and deep-buttoned back, upholstered with green wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.
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.
Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Upholstery with stains and dirt. Defect piping by the nails.