Sebastian Herkner
Sebastian Herkner is a german based designer. After graduating as a product designer from the HfG Offenbach University of Art and Design he shortly after founded STUDIO SEBASTIAN HERKNER near Frankfurt.
An unconditional love for traditional craftsmanship paired with a good feel for new technologies, a true flair for color, authentic materials and textures, an unadulterated curiosity for different cultures, for embracing and integrating them, and a commitment to taking responsibility made him the perfect choice to respond to Midgard's philosophy and guiding principles with a lighting series.
With Loja, Sebastian Herkner has created a sculptural statement piece. The adjustable lampshade, with its defined and characterful gesture, allows an atmospheric interplay of direct and indirect lighting, giving an emotional quality to the draft. In keeping with the Midgard DNA, the lamp consists of only three materials, which can be separated and are also 100% recyclable: hand-blown glass, paper, and steel.
Sebastian Herkner has designed furniture, lamps and smaller items for manufacturers such as And Tradition, Cappellini, ClassiCon, Fritz Hansen, Gubi, Janus et Cie, Moroso, Poltrona Frau, Rosenthal, Thonet and others.
His works have won numerous accolades – among others the IF Award, the Iconic Award and the Elle Deco International Design Award (EDIDA).
Protoypes and work in process
