Beware of the Bear! How to tell the difference between a genuine Hans J Wegner chair and a fake.

The Papa Bear chair by Danish furniture architect Hans J Wegner is a beloved design classic sought after by customers and interior architects all around the world. But be aware if you're looking for a Papa Bear of your own! There are a lot of fakes out there, some new and some made already back in the days. Watch this video to learn how to tell the difference!
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Important: The Papa Bear was originally produced by the Danish firm AP Stolen and later by PP Møbler. Only the chairs produced by these two firms are genuine Wegner Papa Bear chairs. All other chairs are illegal copies! Do not encourage trade with copies by purchasing pirate production.

[@DianeNeffinIdaho]

We had our two reupholstered last year by a wonderful company, Furniture Doctors, in Rathdrum, ID.

[@forcyca]

Love this channel so much!

[@rgutyrya]

Love this channel too! Thanks, guys!

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Thanks for your support!

[@tokah01]

Thanks!

[@dylanhealy4473]

I'm wondering if the stamped 22 on the bottom of my hans Wegner papa bear chair has any significance. My client believes it's either a prototype design or possibly, the number in production. I've tried researching it online and haven't found anything about it.

[@danaildanailov3847]

Great video, PP Mobler are a very secretive company.

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Thanks! Glad you found the video interesting!

[@REAL_MPSS]

Thank you for making this very informative video. If one had an original in need of a refurbishment would I need to consult a specialist? If so do you have a Southern California contact?

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Glad you found the video interesting! Sadly we haven’t any contacts in southern Californian contacts when it comes to upholstery. But all experienced upholsterers can indeed help you with a Papa Bear. Just bake sure it’s a serious upholsterer!

[@gamaroff100]

Thank you.

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Thanks!

[@xavierbehavier6454]

What’s the most expensive color of original upholstery?

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Hi, well the color usually doesn't matter that much. But original upholstery in good condition is a rare find and always expensive.

[@xavierbehavier6454]

@@ScandinavianDesign101 thanks mine is lime green original

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Would love to see a picture of it! Sounds wonderful!

[@xavierbehavier6454]

@@ScandinavianDesign101 email?

[@angavar978]

A little superficial for my likes,a lot more detail required, otherwise a good take on a design classic.

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Thanks for your input. Yeah, understand what your mean. Personally I love details about materials and production techniques, but some watchers finds this a bit nerdy. 😊

[@neilgrigg7972]

Are you two a couple?

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Yes, we're married.

[@johanperjus616]

Följer redan er på Insta och nu på UA-cam. Alltid imponerad av djupet av er kunskap om skandinavisk design, jag menar G Åberg i Malmbäck!? Hur hittar ni all info?

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Tack! 🙏 Haha, ja vi begärde ut de gamla rättegångsprotokollen och då dök G Åberg upp. Fanns också en bra gammal artikel i tidningen Form.