For this year, 2019, at Maison et Objet, you will have as the designer of the year, one of the most famous contemporary designers, Sebastian Herkner!
A man that owes his fame to a continuous search for new forms of traditional craftsmanship, Sebastian Herkner the designer of the year, will bring to Maison et Objet 2019, his design philosophy. While his work can be found all over the world, this time you will be able to find not only the creations but also the creator in Paris trade show, one of the most iconic interior design fairs in the world.
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Shortly after graduating, he completed his first project destined for success: the Bell Table. The “Bell Table” by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. Each table is handmade, meaning that small bubbles or bumps in the glass are not flaws but rather desirable characteristics marking each piece as unique.
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Focused on creating designs that fuse tradition with creativity, this is a man who boasts an unconditional love for traditional craftsmanship, a flair for color, an eagerness to embrace everything global and to draw on other cultures.
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Oda is big. Oda is a reservoir of light. Oda is a huge floor lamp for the living room – next to your sofa or armchair. A simple and elegant metal structure balancing a mouthblown tinted glass globe.
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As a regular at the fair – “I never miss a session”, he smiles -, Sebastian Herkner is thrilled that this accolade will give him a platform to unveil some of his latest creations whilst simultaneously showcasing the manufacturing processes that have always been so close to his heart.
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