Studio Sebastian Herkner

Let´s go clubbing

605: 18.11.2021

Our award-winning Mbrace collection is beloved for its modern material mix. Combining teak, woven fiber and an optional die-cast aluminum base, Mbrace is more distinct and richer than ever before. Now we add a new version to its family, the new Club Chair.
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New ceramic side-tables for Pulpo

603: 11.09.2021

Our new Imi side-tables for German brand Pulpo are made of handcrafted ceramic cylinders in various colors. You can combine them in different combinations of two or three elements. Based on the artworks by artist Imi Knoebel, we play with various color blockings.

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EDIDA Designer of the Year 2021

601: 03.09.2021

Interior Design of Wentrup am Feenteich

599: 31.08.2021

We are pleased to announce the opening of Gallery Wentrup am Feenteich with an interior concept designed by us in Hamburg. Housed in a three-storey mansion with an outdoor sculpture garden, Wentrup am Feenteich will be a unique destination for art collectors, professionals and enthusiasts from across the world that
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New armrest version of Blume for Pedrali

598: 31.08.2021

The Blume collection designed by Sebastian Herkner has been enriched with a new version with armrests. The Blume armchair, also available in a lounge version, reproduces the soft, rounded shapes of the collection, which owes its distinctive appearance to a sophisticated flower-shaped profile in extruded aluminium
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New 119 lounger for Thonet

595: 30.08.2021

Classic materials such as bentwood and canework, reduced to the essential. The new 119 chair designed by Sebastian Herkner is a quintessential Thonet piece that’s bound to make its mark in any setting. It can be positioned alone or in a pair as an elegant counterpoint to a comfy sofa,
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Our new lounge-chair for La Manufacture

594: 30.08.2021

Moro is a cosy cocoon of a chair. Named after a famous Venetian Doge, the design evokes the strong personality of an Italian palazzo’s lush interior. A warm and welcoming atmosphere that could never be forgotten.

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New armrest version of 118 F Chair for Thonet

591: 16.07.2021

Good designs are distinguished by their ability to adapt. In keeping with precisely this motto, Thonet is expanding its “Offenbach chair” range designed by Sebastian Herkner in 2018 to now include armrests. Minimalist and honest, sophisticated and precise, the new 118 F model adds another level of comfort. Range 118
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Update of our Litos sofa for Cappellini

590: 12.07.2021

One of the most beautiful and unspoiled places in Salento, where the shallow cliffs rest on the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea drawing a sinuous profile, inspired our creative mind. This is how Litos was born, the informal sofa by Cappellini paying homage in shape
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First design for Wendelbo

589: 05.07.2021

We are happy to present our first design for Danish brand Wendelbo. Introducing Case, a collection of elegant highback sofas that breathes a sense of calmness, concentration and comfort into everyday life.

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Our new Taru armchair for Ligne Roset

587: 12.04.2021

We are happy to present two additions to our successful Taru collection for Ligne Roset. The Taru armchair and L-shape sofa are designed with the same design approach like the already launched sofas and daysbed.

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First collection for Vibia

586: 22.03.2021

Providing a framework for light, Kontur is an elegant stage setting for its linear light source. The large-scale sconce is defined by a sleek black frame imbedded with LEDs. It combines with a handblown opaline glass diffuser or a rounded metal reflector, the pure volumes balanced within
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Ona lounge chair for Freifrau

584: 19.02.2021

Two years ago we presented our Ona collection for German manufacturer Freifrau at imm Cologne. The success of the iconic design and the request by interior designers prompted us to develop the lounge chair versions of Ona as well. We are very happy to present now
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Savignyplatz table for Man of Parts

579: 09.02.2021

We wanted to create a dining table for Man of Parts that combines the best of hand-made craft and modern technology. The Bavarian maker uses a 5-axis CNC machine program to achieve the shapes and combines it with traditional hand finishing to great effect.

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New baskets for Ames

576: 08.02.2021

After the presentation of our La Che tables some years ago we have been working on various La Che baskets with the same unique braiding technique. Those baskets are available in three sizes and three colors.

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Mbrace with the new aluminium base

580: 16.02.2021

Our award-winning Mbrace collection is beloved for its modern material mix. Combining teak, woven fiber and an optional die-cast aluminum base, Mbrace is more distinct and richer than ever before. The aluminum base, available for wingchairs, armchairs, lounge chairs and matching footstools expands the collection’s visual language while extending its
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New Cartagena collection for Ames

574: 08.02.2021

The journey continues.... Cartagena is a newest outdoor collection for Ames produced in the North of Colombia.

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Oda in between for Pulpo

570: 21.12.2020

We are happy to annouce that we add a new size to our Oda lamps for Pulpo. The Oda in between is the size between the Oda big and Oda medium. All three sizes are floor versions.
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Interiordesign for One Forty West by Commerz Real

569: 21.12.2020

Studio Sebastian Herkner has furnished a complete apartment in Frankfurt*s One Forty West for the first time, commisioned by CommerzReal and Engel and Völkers. He is thus continuing his cooperation with the developer Commerz Real, which he began a year ago.

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Highback for Rolf Benz

564: 14.12.2020

The Rolf Benz 594 high-back armchair is both an eye-catcher and a beautiful comfort zone. The soft lines of its shape offer a visual clue to its particularly soft, light upholstery. Its finely balanced back curve embraces its occupant and allows sideways snuggling, creating
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Creativity meets Physics

561: 14.12.2020

Area Pro is the new tile programme for the project sector of Agrob Buchtal, one of the leading suppliers of architectural ceramics. The floor series offers an exceptionally comprehensive range of colours, formats and slip-resistant surfaces. The look, inspired by fine-grained limestone, with its warm earthy
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Klee collection for Coedition

559: 09.10.2020

Organic details segment the parts of the Klee series, giving them character and precision. These tables and chairs for Coedition, are carefully designed for everyday life. Klee is an honest chair, with a distinctive twist, characteristic of the spirit of Coedition.

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Let™ for Fritz Hansen

557: 09.10.2020

The Let™ Lounge Chair by our studio and Fritz Hansen embodies the German designer’s excellent skills and signature aesthetic, with Fritz Hansen’s expert craftsmanship and quality. It is designed for a wide variety of expressions and interior styles and is suitable for commercial projects or residential
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new Mati trays for Zanat

556: 09.10.2020

Mati trays are very elegant wooden objects with a levitating tray supported by three hand-carved feet also made in thin plates of solid wood. The carving pattern is inspired by the microscopic view of wood, which reveals its arresting cellular structure. The tray feels even more
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Litos collection for Cappellini (2020)

553: 09.10.2020

Pina tables for Pulpo

551: 09.10.2020

Using already casting glass for the Alwa tables, Bent lights and Atoll candle holders, we add a new casted design to the Pulpo product portfolio. Our distinctively tall, skinny side table series Pina is inspired by the abstract turns and twists of the famous Pina Bausch dance theatre. The basic figurine with base,
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Host wardrobe for Stellar Works

549: 17.09.2020

For 2020, Leading Asian design brand Stellar Works presents its first collaboration with German designer Sebastian Herkner. Known for his unusual shapes and materiality choices, Herkner has created Host, a movable wardrobe created in response to the growing need for flexible furniture in both homes and hotels. Herkner’s design sees
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First product for Fest Amsterdam

547: 17.09.2020

It’s time to cocoon in this soft and comfortable lounge chair the studio designed for young Dutch brand Fest Amsterdam. With its rounded shapes and soft lining, this chair will make you feel at ease. The straight shell and outside appearance contrast to the quilted and padded inside.

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Mati collection for Zanat

546: 30.07.2020

Our Mati table for Zanat is a statement of grace and simplicity. Much of the table’s character stems from cleverly considered joints between the legs, its frame and the tabletop, which create attractive details underneath the tabletop while giving an appearance of levitating tabletop lightness. Furthermore, the rounded edges on
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New lighting for Australian brand Rakumba

545: 01.07.2020

Metropol is an elegant and versatile collectiondesigned in collaboration with Australian brand Rakumba.The vision for Metropol was for a decorative yet functional collection that is both sophisticated and simple. Like a pearl hanging from a thread, Metropol begins with a single lamp. What is really fascinating
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Islands for Spanish brand Gan

541: 23.06.2020

ISLA is the name of GAN’s new venture into the world of outdoor furniture. With the first collection for the brand, the studio explores ways of inhabiting outdoor spaces through irregular shapes, resulting in a more versatile, inviting and unique seating system.

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Par Raya rugs for Ames

543: 24.06.2020

Subtle colour combinations and a play with contrasts characterise the new par raya rug by Sebastian Herkner. With a lively stripe design, the designer is expanding the collection of handmade natural fibre carpets. The colour range is based on the nature of the Huila region and reflects
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New Caribe Basks for Ames

538: 19.06.2020

Matching the caribe chic series, ames presents the chic baskets designed by Sebastian
Herkner. The baskets are made of recycled plastic strings and powder-coated metal tubes using the traditional "mamposino" braiding technique and are also suitable for outdoor use.

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First collection for Pedrali

536: 17.06.2020

The creative and design universe of Herkner, 2019 “Designer of the Year”, is guided by craftsmanship, quality and functionality. In line with Pedrali’s philosophy, this is a world where traditional artisan skills blend with new production technologies to create products based on high quality materials that
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Stand Design for Thonet

532: 20.01.2020

The second trade fair booth under the Café Thonet concept was created by Sebastian Herkner for the Frankenberg company’s appearance at imm cologne 2020. The café metaphor, which the studio has revisited for this year’s event, captures the very essence of the brand: both in the past
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Venier screen for French brand La Manufature

518: 08.01.2020

By interlacing different straps of textile, Venier suggests in a decorative way a separation in the room without hiding completely. The savant play on material qualities reinforces both the functionality and the pleasant aura of the paravent.

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New lighting called Plissee for ClassiCon

515: 08.01.2020

With the Bell Table design, which kicked off our cooperation with ClassiCon in 2012 and was our first step towards international recognition, Sebastian Herkner turned our usual perception of materials upside down. The studio once again achieves this
effect in a fascinating way with his Plissée Floor Lamp: the lampshade,
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First collaboration with Ligne Roset

526: 08.01.2020

We are proud to present our first designs for Ligne Roset during imm Cologne 2020. For the French brand we designed a new sofa called Taru as well as the Lewa sidetables.

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The new Bell High Table

514: 08.01.2020

In 2020, the Bell Table series is being expanded: the Bell High Table has joined the Bell Side and Coffee Tables. Due to its dimensions, it is perfectly suitable as a highlight in any living-dining area and for the presentation of special objects in lobbies and public areas. The masterful
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Ona Family for Freifrau is growing

513: 08.01.2020

After the first presentation of the Ona design 2019, we will add new family members to the collection during imm Cologne. The Ona Curve is a higher version of the Ona chairs with an iconic backrest silhouette. The design is inspired by the idea of having an upholstered
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First lighting for Parachilna

511: 06.01.2020

Manila is our first lighting collection for Spanish brand Parachilna. An incredibly elegant combination of artisanal blown glass and a plissé textile diffuser. Its name Manila comes from Spanish "Mantón de Manila". It*s a traditional silk shawl commonly used by flamenco dancers.

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