The Supreme Craftsmanship of Hans J. Wegner

The Supreme Craftsmanship of Hans J. Wegner is the definitive edition featuring over 200 significant works by Wegner, the master designer of modern Nordic chairs.

The book accompanies a major retrospective of Wegner's work in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Unprecedented in scale within Japan, the exhibition is founded on the collection of the author, Noritsugu Oda, a world-renowned furniture design expert and collector. Wegner's Wishbone Chair (aka the ‘Y Chair’) and ‘The Chair’ enjoy immense popularity in Japan so you can expect great attention to detail. This volume features 160 key pieces of furniture from the author’s collection, complemented by drawings and rare archival photographs. It also includes a systematic commentary on Wegner’s vast oeuvre, compiled from years of research, alongside approximately 500 illustrations.

Seigensha, 412pp, 22cm x 28cm, illustrated paperback, 2026