Sebastian Herkner

Sebastian Herkner studied product design at the HfG Offenbach University of Art and Design. In 2006 Sebastian Herkner founded his own studio. Since then his work has focused on the design of furniture, lighting and small objects. Herkner also develops interior design projects and design exhibitions. His work has won numerous awards – including the IF Award, the Iconic Award and the international design award from ELLE DECO (EDIDE). As a guest of honour in 2016 at IMM Cologne, Sebastian developed the design for “Das Haus”. Maison&Object named him “Designer of the Year” in 2019. In 2021 Sebastian Herkner received the most prestigious design award in Milan, the EDIDA for best designer of the year.

Sebastian has an unconditional love for the fusion of artisan tradition with innovation and new technologies, a true talent for colour, noble materials and textures, and a deep curiosity for different cultures, for getting to know them and integrating them. Herkner is committed to the projects and the people he works with. He takes care of even the smallest detail and is very meticulous in every step necessary for the creation of extraordinary objects.