Story
PP Møbler was founded in 1953 in Allerød, north of Copenhagen, by brothers Lars Peder Pedersen and Ejnar Pedersen. From its beginning, the workshop was guided by a clear philosophy: to create furniture that could be cherished for generations. This belief was supported by a profound respect for wood and an uncompromising dedication to craftsmanship—values that remain at the heart of the company to this day.
Lars, the elder brother, was an exceptionally skilled craftsman who oversaw the workshop’s technical operations, while Ejnar cultivated relationships with architects and designers. This complementary partnership enabled PP Møbler to unite advanced handcraft with visionary design, ultimately leading to the company’s defining collaboration with Hans J. Wegner.
Wegner came to regard PP Møbler as one of the most trustworthy interpreters of his designs. The workshop’s philosophy aligned seamlessly with his own pursuit of structural honesty and human-centered form. Some of Wegner’s most celebrated works—including The Chair, the Papa Bear Chair, and the Peacock Chair—were produced at PP Møbler, where traditional methods and modern innovation met to realize their full potential. In 1991, PP Møbler inherited the production licenses for many of Wegner’s iconic models previously manufactured by Johannes Hansen, assuming responsibility for preserving a vital part of Danish furniture history.
PP Møbler’s craftsmanship is distinguished by its meticulous approach to wood selection and processing. The workshop sources timber from sustainably managed forests, often using logs more than a century old. Boards are selected and matched with great care to ensure visual harmony over decades of natural aging. In production, traditional techniques—such as steam bending and finger joints—are complemented by modern CNC processing, expanding the creative possibilities of fine woodworking without compromising artisanal integrity.
Today, PP Møbler remains a family-run company, with its philosophy carried into the third generation. While advancing environmentally conscious manufacturing, the workshop continues to honor the traditions of Danish cabinetmaking. Its relationship with Japan has grown significantly in recent decades, through demonstrations of cane weaving, limited editions, and cultural collaborations that reflect a deep resonance between Danish and Japanese craftsmanship.
PP Møbler stands not merely as a furniture manufacturer but as a custodian of cultural heritage—carrying the spirit of Danish Modern forward for future generations.
About
Year: 1953–Present
President: Ejnar Pedersen → Lars Pedersen → Søren Holst Pedersen → Kasper Holst Pedersen
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Place: Allerød, Denmark
History
1937: Ejnar Pedersen begins his apprenticeship at Søren Willadsen, establishing a close professional connection with the renowned craftsman.
1943: Apprentices at A. Iversen, one of Denmark’s most respected workshops. Meets Thomsen, later foreman at Johannes Hansen. Attends special programs for cabinetmakers at the Technical University of Denmark and meets Nanna Ditzel and Grete Jalk.
1945: Returns to work at Søren Willadsen.
1948: On Willadsen’s recommendation, establishes a workshop in Copenhagen with Willadsen’s son Knud.
1951: Co-organizes the exhibition “Wood, Form and Color. A carpenter collaborates with artists” at Winkel & Magnussen with Knud Willadsen, Gunnar Aagaard Andersen, and Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel.
1953: Establishes PP Møbler with his brother Lars. The name is suggested by a representative at Illums Bolighus. Produces frames for Nanna Ditzel’s AP-26, earning recognition from Anker Petersen and leading to subcontracted production of the Bear Chair frame.
Mid–Late 1950s: Begins subcontracting for Bovirke, producing BO59 as well as work tables, panel bookcases, and more. Also manufactures designs for Niels Vodder, including NV45. Collaborates with Ivan Schlechter on Mogens Koch’s Ear Flap Chair.
Around 1960: Subcontracts for E. Kold Christensen, producing components such as the PK11 top rail and the PK54 stone ring. Workshop expands by 400 m². Develops many prototypes for Wegner, later produced by GETAMA and Johannes Hansen.
Late 1960s: Production of the Valet Chair shifts to PP Møbler.
1969: Wegner provides four new chair designs; PP-201 and PP-203 enter production. Wegner wishes them to be sold under the PP Møbler name, but lacking a sales organization, the workshop initially distributes them through Johannes Hansen.
1974: Produces the Louisiana Chair for the Louisiana Concert Hall in collaboration with Poul Kjærholm. Kjærholm entrusts PP Møbler to such an extent that he proposes forming a furniture company together.
1977: Lars retires. Søren, Ejnar’s son, joins the company and initiates modernization through advanced machinery and woodworking techniques.
1979: After Poul Kjærholm’s death, Søren forms a personal relationship with his widow, Hanne Kjærholm.
1980: Receives the Furniture Prize with Hans J. Wegner. Danish industry leaders emphasize that the Wegner–Pedersen collaboration has been instrumental in elevating Danish furniture to global recognition. The exhibition “MESTERS MØBLER – The Craftsmanship of Ejnar Pedersen” is held.
1981: With the closure of the Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1966, new outlets for presenting craftsmanship are needed. Together with Grete Jalk and Holger Nissen, Søren founds SE (Snedkernes Efterårsudstilling – the Cabinetmakers’ Autumn Exhibition), which continues to this day. Søren becomes an honorary member on SE’s 30th anniversary.
1982: Søren resigns due to disagreements and joins Fritz Hansen’s R&D department.
1989: Co-organizes the exhibition “H.J. Wegner: en stolemager” (Wegner: A Chair-Maker) with Johannes Hansen, Carl Hansen, and Børge Bern.
1990: Acquires the manufacturing licenses for Wegner designs formerly produced by Johannes Hansen.
1992: Declines Nanna Ditzel’s request to produce the Trinidad Chair due to the workshop’s exclusive commitment to Wegner’s furniture. Søren returns to PP Møbler.
1994: Organizes the large-scale “Hans J. Wegner” exhibition, shown in Denmark and internationally (Japan, Israel, Venezuela, the Netherlands, Slovenia).
1998: Søren becomes CEO; Ejnar becomes chairman.
2001: Søren’s son Kasper joins the company.
2003: PP Møbler marks its 50th anniversary with the exhibition “exPPerimenter,” highlighting decades of innovation and experimentation.
2004: Master craftsman Henry Fisker reaches 50 years of service and receives a royal medal of honor.
2006: Awarded the Finn Juhl Architecture Prize.
2009: Receives the prestigious Thorvald Bindesbøll Medal—rarely given to cabinetmakers—recognizing lifetime contributions to Danish furniture and excellence in designer collaboration.
2020: Ejnar Pedersen passes away. Søren retires, and Kasper becomes president.
2021: Hosts a major exhibition celebrating the workshop’s 70th anniversary.
2020s: Participates in major international design fairs, promoting sustainable craft.
2023: Again receives the Thorvald Bindesbøll Medal for outstanding contribution to Danish craftsmanship.
2025: Japanese distribution transitions to PP Møbler Japan, marking a new phase in international expansion.
Furniture
・PP501/503 The Chair
・PP19 Papa Bear Chair
・PP550 Peacock Chair
・PP56/66 Chinese Chair
・PP701 Minimal Chair
・PP225 Flag Halyard Chair
・PP502 Swivel Chair
・PP201 Armchair
・PP203 Armchair
・PP250 Valet Chair
・PP530 Tub Chair
・PP586 Fruit Bowl Chair
・PP112 Chair
・PP135 Table
・PP124 Rocking Chair
・PP58 Dining Chair
・PP68 Dining Chair
・PP208 Sofa
・PP130 Circle Chair
・PP120 Easy Chair