MBRACE outdoor seating by Sebastian Herkner for Dedon
The MBRACE range encompasses five seating designs including lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and rocking chairs.
The chairs are made from teak and woven outdoor fibre
All feature a woven seat made from a weather-resistant, synthetic fibre that remains comfortable in any season. I wanted to use the traditional technique of weaving to create a strong design that was like a gesture – the gesture of embracing someone, explained Herkner.
Tables and footstools also feature in the collection
MBRACE seating comes in six colourways, designed by Herkner in collaboration with renowned colourist Giulio Ridolfo.
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His latest project for AGROB BUCHTAL has led Sebastian Herkner into a new field, one where a symbiosis of creativity and physics saw the go-to product designer dig out his old maths book.
For a design journalist, it is always exciting to observe the development of a particular designer as time passes; watching as he or she moves into new areas or takes on an unfamiliar challenge. In this respect, Sebastian Herkner is a fascinating example of a designer who always manages to surprise with his designs and who, along with his team, evolves from project to project.
The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany committee named Herkner ‘best newcomer’ in 2011, and since then, he has gone on to find elegant and innovative product solutions for such renowned international furniture companies as Fritz Hansen, Cappellini, ClassiCon and Thonet. Last year, he was named ‘Designer of the Year’ at Maison&Objet.