The chair that accompanied the master until his final moments
A must-see for Scandinavian furniture lovers
Among collectors worldwide
The popular Wegner
Masterpiece Chair AP19
Commonly known as the "Bear Chair"
The chair that the artist himself chose at the end
Scandinavian furniture designer
Hans J Wegner
A master who designed over 500 chairs in his lifetime
In the nursing home where he will spend his final days
The chair I took with me was the Bear Chair (AP19).
Among the many beloved chairs
A chair that stayed with Wegner until the end
What is the origin of this surprising nickname?
Designed by Wegner,
Born from the manufacturer AP Storen
The name given at the press conference was "AP19."
At that time, a reporter
"It's like being hugged by a bear."
An article was published using a metaphor like
It is commonly known as the "Bear Chair".
It has spread all over the world
What a coincidence, and the name that was popular at the time
It is still said among us today
A heartwarming story
I thought it was just the design?
The solid seat and back make for a strong presence
There,
A series of neat arms
The claws at the end of the arms (like a bear)
Switching from fabric to wood.
This is not just about the beauty of the design.
Only the nail part is covered with dirt.
This is so that it doesn't get dirty.
With peace of mind, your hands join together
You can place it on the arm to keep it clean.
"So that you will always be loved, no matter how many years pass"
This can truly be called the state of "particularity."
Differences between AP19 and PP19
It remains a Wegner design.
But why, even though it is the same bear chair,
Are the names different for AP and PP?
There are differences between manufacturers,
The difference is in the year they were made.
Only for a short period from 1951 to 1977
Manufactured by AP Storen.
Then, in 2003, PP Møbler
It hadn't been resold until a reprint was produced.
The AP19 was made before mass production
This is a sign of vintage furniture.
