Asked on Feb 23, 2015
Similar to Papa Bear style but definately not- need info on chairs
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NanaZooms
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I have some wonderful mid-century modern/Danish modern pieces that I just love. I saw these 2 "diamonds in the rough" at our local Salvation Army. Tattered, with old traditional fabric on such a modern silhouette, screamed for rescue. I did. I have searched high and low and have not been able to find any information on them or even find any similar pictures. Does anyone have any idea? I have searched MCM, Danish, Scandinavian, Modern, Winged backed, etc. Nothing. The Papa Bear style by Hans J Wegner is the closest thing I could find. Before I recover, I would like to know something about them. Any help/thoughts would be appreciated.
10 answers
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I hate it when people recover mid century style furniture such as this in a frumpy fabric. Aaargh. Sorry in advance to anyone out there who likes this fabric. It is just that it is not in keeping with the style of the chair. I hope you do something fun and funky with these two.
Carole
on Feb 23, 2015
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Maybe you can send the pictures here and get some details. https://www.1stdibs.com/about/contact/
Denise
on Feb 24, 2015
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Your post said you already checked, but they look Scandinavian to me. Good luck with your project!
Valeria Blackburn
on Feb 24, 2015
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@NanaZooms Your very very welcome!
Denise
on Feb 24, 2015
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Do you mind if I post this in an online Mid-Century Group that I belong to? They're excellent at identifying things.
Leslie D
on Feb 24, 2015
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The consensus is in and everyone feels that these are actually Hollywood Regency, and slightly earlier than Mid-Century, and that the upholstery is probably original to the style. One style flowed into the other somewhat. That would explain the slight differences in the "splayed" leg & arm shapes, as well as the tufted backs. Some thought that perhaps the arms had a "round" of fabric on them at some time or were even covered similarly to the Papa Bear chair (with only a portion of the top of the wood showing), but couldn't tell from the photos if the arms had any evidence of ever being partially covered.
Leslie D
on Feb 24, 2015
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For those who are wondering what a "Papa Bear" chair looks like, this is it, and is one of the most iconic and desirable mid-century chair designs, selling for thousands of dollars.
Leslie D
on Feb 24, 2015
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The fabric texture and pattern doesn't seem to suit the chairs. Depends on your other décor, but I think an abstract might be a possible fun choice..
Marion Nesbitt
on Feb 25, 2015
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Well spotted this chairs are fabulous, I bet once you have recovered them they will take pride of place in your home. A funky (new) heritage fabric would look wonderful good luck what a great project.
Annie Doherty
on Jun 17, 2016
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Such kind and helpful people. VERY PLEASED.
NanaZooms
on Jun 20, 2016
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