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The Round Chair: Upholstered

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The Round Chair: Upholstered

USD $400.00 – $480.00

The Round Chair was originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949, gaining its broad, international recognition after being used in the 1960 U.S. presidential debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.

Since nicknamed “The Chair,” The Round Chair is known for its distinctive steam-bent backrest crafted from a single piece of wood.

Shown in Black Italian Aniline Leather on Lacquered Oak.

The Archetype Forms Round Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, Models PP503 & JH503 Round Chair.

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Upholstered

Available in high-quality fabric, leather, or suede in a variety of colors. Also available in a cane-wicker weave version: Round Chair: Woven Cane.

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UNIQUE JOINERY

Armrests are carved, conditioned, and paired for symmetry. Intricate joinery, including zigzag patterns and interior wedged mortise and tenons, contributes to the chair's strength and aesthetic.

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Solid-Wood Construction

Constructed from solid oak, ash, cherry, or walnut. Available in a variety of stains and colours. The chair's design emphasizes the wood's natural grain.

Designer

Hans Wegner

Hans Wegner (1914-2007) was a Danish furniture designer known as the "Master of the Chair," significantly influencing Danish Modern design worldwide. He began his career after studying at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts and opening his own studio in 1943. Wegner created over 500 chair designs, including the iconic Wishbone Chair (1949), Round Chair (1949), and Flag Halyard Chair (1950). His philosophy, "A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles," guided his detailed approach. Wegner's work elevated Danish design on the global stage, earning him countless awards and museum exhibitions.
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Hans Wegner (1914-2007) was a Danish furniture designer known as the "Master of the Chair," significantly influencing Danish Modern design worldwide. He began his career after studying at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts and opening his own studio in 1943. Wegner created over 500 chair designs, including the iconic Wishbone Chair (1949), Round Chair (1949), and Flag Halyard Chair (1950). His philosophy, "A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles," guided his detailed approach. Wegner's work elevated Danish design on the global stage, earning him countless awards and museum exhibitions.

Archetype Forms Round Chair Construction:

  • Frame: Solid Oak, Ash, Cherry, Walnut or Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
  • Wood Finish: Clear or White Oiled, Soaped, Lacquered, or Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
  • Seat:
    • Upholstered Version:
      • Outer: Custom Selection of Premium Leather or Fabric from Archetype Forms
      • Padding: Formed Polyurethane Foam
    • Wicker Version:
      • Material: Cane Rattan
      • Finish: Natural or Custom Selection from Archetype Forms

The Round Chair: Upholstered

The Round Chair was originally designed by iconic Danish designer Hans Wegner. Also known as “The Round One,” it was first presented in 1949 at the annual exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild. The armrest consists of three pieces of carved and uniquely joined solid wood. Its semicircle back and armrests ensure a relaxed, comfortable seating experience. Its zig-zagged and wedged mortise and tenons contribute to its strength and aesthetic. The chair’s design emphasizes simplification and purification, cutting elements down to bare essentials.

The original Round Chair design is featured in MOMA and was used in the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate, symbolizing Wegner’s international and historical significance.

The Round Chair was initially released with a seat of woven caning. This upholstered version was later introduced to offer additional aesthetic and comfort options.

The Round Chair Key Features:

  • Design & Comfort: Characterized by its continuous semicircle back and armrests, ensuring comfortable and relaxed seating.
  • Wood Construction: Constructed from solid oak, walnut, cherry, or ash (available in a variety of stains or colours), ensuring durability and longevity. The armrests are carved out of solid wood, showcasing Wegner’s innovative use of wood grain orientation for material strength.
  • Unique Joinery: The chair’s hand-carved armrests are cut, conditioned, and paired for symmetry. The intricate joinery contributes to the chair’s strength, durability, and aesthetic.

Buy the Round Chair Armchair, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner, online here in Canada. Also available in the Round Chair: Wicker version.

The Archetype Forms Round Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, Models PP503 & JH503 Round Chair. It is a tribute to his enduring legacy. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.

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