Watercolors by Hans J. Wegner
Before the chair, there was the sketch. Before the sketch, there was the feeling.

Watercolors by Hans J. Wegner offers an intimate glimpse into the mind and hand of one of the 20th century’s most iconic designers. Known globally for his sculptural, human-centered chairs, Wegner was also a deeply observant watercolorist—his brushstrokes as intentional and honest as his joinery.

This rare and quietly powerful volume gathers a collection of Wegner’s personal watercolors, many of which were never meant for public view. Landscapes, interiors, and moments of stillness reveal a designer in dialogue with his environment—meditative, exacting, and poetic in his observations.

At Canyon Creative Studio, we celebrate the spaces where design becomes emotion. Watercolors by Hans J. Wegner reminds us that behind every timeless object lies a tender process: of looking, feeling, and rendering the world, one brushstroke at a time.

Details

• Hardcover, 104 pages

• Featuring over 60 full-color reproductions

• Includes foreword and essays by Danish design scholars

• Published by Hatje Cantz

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 12 inches