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Designer
German designer Sebastian Herkner (b. 1981) is internationally recognized for a body of work that seamlessly unites traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation. Since establishing his studio in Offenbach in 2006, he has created furniture, lighting, and accessories in collaboration with leading design brands including ClassiCon, Moroso, Thonet, and ames. His designs are distinguished by an intuitive use of materials and color, often combining unexpected textures and vibrant hues to produce objects that feel both globally resonant and deeply rooted in place. Herkner’s longstanding relationship with ames has been shaped by repeated journeys to Colombia alongside the brand’s founder, Ana María. There, he engaged closely with local artisans—from weavers in remote workshops to master potters—observing and participating in techniques passed down…