Hannes Wettstein, 50, Swiss Designer Who Championed Function Over Flair


A pen from Wettstein’s Studio line for the German company Lamy.

The V-matic chronograph for the Swiss company Ventura.



Wettstein designed the Hola 367 chair for Cassina in 2003. Its articulated back serves as short armrests. Later versions were produced in plastic (Hola Sprint, 2005), and without armrests (Hola 369, 2006).

The Capri armchair is Baleri Italia’s best-selling product, and winner of the coveted Compasso d’Oro prize in 1994.

The Capri armchair is Baleri Italia’s best-selling product, and winner of the coveted Compasso d’Oro prize in 1994.

Wettstein designed the Bill series of armchairs and sofas for Baleri Italia.

The Ludwig table features a transparent glass top and a tensile structure in stainless steel.

Wettstein’s Globe bed for Cassina.












