80s Hans Wegner PP130 circle chair for PP Mobler

The idea of making a chair based on the most simple and elegant shape of them all, the circle, remained a distant dream until Hans J. Wegner eventually completed the design at the age of 72. This bright sparkle, this tickling thought, matured over a lifetime and became one of his most visionary projects, posing great challenges for PP Møbler’s workshop as its construction would push the limits of the possible.

Consequently the Circle Chair turned out to be one of Wegner’s most characteristic designs and it still offers great comfort and flexibility. One of the many appealing features of the Circle Chair is the fact that despite the size and comfort it is light and transparent, very practical and easy to move around.

The leather is aniline leather, also known as full-grain leather, is an upper skin barrel-dyed cowhide leather without a protective lacquer layer. The leather offers a very pleasant comfort and a soft grip. Because the leather is not corrected, all natural characteristics are visible. Every skin is a unique natural product and therefore a piece of furniture upholstered with full aniline leather will always be unique in its kind. Because the leather is provided with a transparent protective layer, user sports will become visible in the course of time.

The Circle Chair definitely elevates Wegner into the exclusive league of artists who performed consistently at a very high level throughout a long life.