{"product_id":"ch192v","title":"Vintage - Bear Chair AP19 - Hans J. Wegner","description":"\u003cp\u003e Product code: CH192V\u003cbr\u003e Purchased in: Denmark Designer: Hans J Wegner Manufacturer: AP Stolen Design year: 1951 Serial number: AP19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe well-known masterpiece chair by Wegner, the AP19, commonly known as the \"Bear Chair\".\u003cbr\u003e This is a unique and special easy chair that provides an enveloping seating experience and can accommodate any posture, regardless of the sitter's build.\u003cbr\u003e A reproduction version is currently being produced by PP Möbler, but this is a vintage item made by AP Storen, which was only produced for a short period from 1951 to 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The armrests that jut out far forward and the high backrest give it a commanding presence, and the superb seating comfort makes this a true masterpiece among Wegner's works.\u003cbr\u003e Among the more than 500 chairs that Wegner designed in his lifetime, the Bear Chair was his favorite. \u003cbr\u003eHe brought a Bear Chair to the nursing home where he spent his later years and used it habitually. The chair he chose for his final moments was the Bear Chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This product was purchased in Denmark and has been reupholstered with Kvadrat's Hallingdal 65\/153 in October 2022.\u003cbr\u003e The Hallingdal series is a very durable furniture fabric designed by furniture and textile designer Nanna Ditzel in 1965. Hallingdal 65 is made from wool and viscose, two materials that complement each other well: wool is durable and flexible, while viscose adds shine and depth to the color. Both materials are yarn-dyed before spinning, which gives the fabric a rich texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHans.J. Wegner (Denmark, 1914-2007) \/ About Hans J. Wegner Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder, a town on the border between Denmark and Germany, to a shoemaker. He studied furniture under furniture maker HF Stalberg and qualified as a furniture maker at the age of 17. Three years later, he moved to Copenhagen, where he attended the School of Crafts from 1936 to 1938, and then began his career as a designer. In 1940, Wegner is known for participating in the architectural project for the Aarhus City Hall, which was in charge of Arne Jacobsen and Erik Müller, and designing the furniture to be installed there. It was also in this year that he began collaborating with Johannes Hansen, a furniture workshop that made a major contribution to the Danish design world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWegner, one of the most creative and original designers in the Danish design world, is known as a master of chairs and has designed over 500 chairs, many of which are now considered masterpieces and highly acclaimed internationally. \u003cbr\u003eWegner was often asked by people outside of Denmark, \"How did you create that unique style known as Danish Modern?\" to which he replied, \"I think it was created through a process of making the design purer. For me, it's the process of making it simpler. It's about stripping away all unnecessary elements to the bare minimum, like four legs, a seat, a back, arms, and the frame that connects them.\" He pursued simple beauty and functionality, revealing the core of the furniture, the essence of the furniture. This can be said to be the greatest achievement that Wegner left to future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs these are vintage products, there may be scratches, marks, and stains, but we ask that you understand that this is the charm of vintage items and enjoy them. If necessary, we may contact you and send you a photo of the affected area before shipping. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso, due to the nature of the wood, wooden vintage products may expand, contract, warp, or crack due to drying and aging. Thank you\u003c\/span\u003e for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"W92×D86×H90×SH41xAH60cm","offer_id":43126608036019,"sku":"CH192V","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6746\/2835\/files\/VT042__DSC_7567.jpg?v=1747412755","url":"https:\/\/tokyoapartmentstore.com\/en\/products\/ch192v","provider":"Tokyo Apartment Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}