Sebastian Herkner, German design star in the making

A 2007 graduate of Offenbach University of Art and Design, Sebastian Herkner is studying product design. Born in 1981, he was in his early twenties when Scandinavian style returned to the forefront of the design scene. But it was then that he took an internship at Stella McCartney, where all his ideas about interior design were turned upside down. The experience opened his mind to the richness that other styles, colors and materials could bring. "There's a sensibility and an identity in my work that emphasizes function, material and detail. I transport and interpret characteristics from various social and cultural contexts and implement them in new artifacts." The following year, he founded his own design studio.

Sebastian Herkner's talent is not limited to the design of pieces. It also extends to interior architecture projects, museum renovations, and exhibition organization. Recognized in the world of decoration, he has been awarded prestigious titles such as the IF Design Award, the Iconic Award, and the Elle Deco International Design Award (EDIDA). He was named "Designer of the Year" by Maison&Objet in 2019, and in 2021, he received the EDIDA award for the best designer of the year.

Sebastian Herkner: Wentrup am Feenteich Gallery in Hamburg

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This gallery, located in an Art Nouveau-style villa in the heart of nature, was entirely redecorated by Sebastian Herkner. He added contemporary touches to this fabulous setting, blending artwork and furniture from his own agency. The famous Ona chair and Savignyplatz table are featured, complemented by sublime lighting fixtures from iGuzzini.

Bell Coffee Table: Sebastian Herkner's flagship product

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Designed specifically for ClassiCon in 2012, the beautiful Bell table has remained popular ever since, becoming a staple in interior decoration. With its sculpted glass base, this piece exudes absolute delicacy. Its solid brass body elegantly contrasts with the vase-shaped glass. Each table is handmade, with Sebastian Herkner always emphasizing craftsmanship in his creations.

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The lightness of the glass and the thickness of the metal reconcile in a surprising marriage of materials. Available in various colors such as sapphire blue, quartz gray, topaz yellow, amethyst violet, amber, or emerald green, each one is more sumptuous than the other. These Bell tables breathe elegance and were awarded the Red Dot Award for Design in 2010.

Sebastian Herkner: Moira Lights for Fürstenberg

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Crafted from porcelain, these bell-shaped lights resemble May lily of the valley branches. Delicately intertwined, the light appears to dance through this ingenious and contemporary design.