In addition to the eminent author, the exhibition “Goethe and the plants” visualises Goethe as a high administrative official and member of the government of the Duchy of Saxony-Weimar — and as a life-long lover of the natural sciences. He studied optics, geology (he was responsible for several mining projects), mineralogy, climatology, zoology, and botany.
At a late age Goethe even declared that a significant part of his life had been devoted to science, not only with inclination and passion, but also with great consistent effort; and he definitely had a claim to be taken seriously as a scientific researcher (1830).

in collaboration with Daniel Weitenauer
commissioned by Palmengarten Frankfurt

8 July – 5 September
Palmengarten_Frankfurt am Main
Siesmayerstraße 61_Frankfurt am Main
www.palmengarten.frankfurt.de

Bell-Table produced by ABR. is awarded with a reddot design award 2010. The “living” book presents these winners and the best products that make for a more beautiful life at home and that promote a global lifestyle. The wide range of featured items includes furniture, domestic appliances, cookware, lamps, and garden tools as well as design solutions from the areas architecture and sanitary facilities.
Due out in July 2010 by reddot edition.

Perserfell #2 take part at the exhibition 'Gewebte Gärten' at the Grassi Museum of Applied Art in Leipzig. They are Persian animal-hide carpets, which are shaped like a cow´s, a sheep´s or a fox´ hide but made of a material that is suitable for vegetarians.

9 July – 26 September
Grassi Museum für Angewandte Kunst_Leipzig
Johannisplatz 5-11_Leipzig
www.grassimuseum.de

Two exhibition designs by Sebastian Herkner are published in the book called 'new exhibition design 02' by Uwe J. Reinhardt and Philipp Teufel. Due out in July 2010 by avedition.

The side table Bell-Table will be lauched by ABR. Barcelona at the ICFF New York from 15 – 18 May 2010. The table serves as a small side table or coffee table. Due to a collage of brass and mouthblown tinted glass it has an interesting appearance and distictive identity. The play with mass and transparency as well as the lightweight and fragile glass base contrasting the solid brass top element represents an alternative to conventional table designs. Both table elements are put together flush thus forming a single unit. The special combination of materials is merged together as the materials mutually reflect each other.

15 May – 18 May
ABR. Barcelona
ICFF New York | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, stand 1022

produced by ABR. Barcelona

At the SaloneSatellite 13° I received a nomination of the Design Report Award 2010.

Sebastian Herkner will showcase his new range of furniture and luminaires at the SaloneSatellite 13° at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2009 in Milan. He reinterprets traditional crafts and contemporary digital technologies, combines materials and techniques and transforms aesthetic properties and habits.

14 April – 19 April
SaloneSatellite_Milan Fairgrounds Rho | Italy
pavilion 22/24, stand B-44
9.30 am – 6.30 pm

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Chalice

Chalice is a suspension lamp or table lamp made of glass and felt. The thin lamp shades are made of hand blown and tinted glass. The combination of different glass layers, various intensities of colours or glossy and frosted surfaces are the characteristics of this design. The collage of material and colour emphasises an unique identity and aesthetic of this lamp. The idea of stacking glass and plugging a breakable material in a strong felt base is contradictory to the material properties and an interesting aspect of Chalice.

tinted glass & felt
2010

Nomis

A small and light side table for inside and outside. Inspired by the wooden wine barrels, the anodised aluminium structure of the base, made of 1mm aluminium sheets, imparts stability.
A feature is the detachable table top, which is placed in an aluminium setting.

aluminium & oak wood
2010

Lian

On the one hand the table lamp is an atmospherical room light with no apparent source of light, on the other hand it´s a kind of display or even a shrine.
Underneath the glass dome you can highlight, display and save personal favorites, heirlooms or souvenirs.

aluminium & glass
2010

In an exposed dock and riverbank venue between the A661 Offenbach-Kaiserlei motorway and the Main riverbank in Offenbach the historical coal crane at the EVO power station will be set in a new scene. The LED-based illuminations emphasise the construction, retrace it or blur it in the nocturnal context. These illuminations in cooperation with Peter Eckart and Reinhard Dienes will be opened for Luminale 2010 and then continue to shine at night.
Thank you very much for the technical support by Traxon Technologies and Meso.

in collaboration with Reinhard Dienes and Peter Eckart
technical support by Traxon Technologies and Meso
commissioned by EVO AG

11 April – 16 April
opening event 12 April at 7PM
EVO AG Heizkraftwerk Nordring_Offenbach am Main
Nordring 112 _ Offenbach am Main
www.evo-ag.de

www.luminale.de

Photography by Markus Mettin _ www.m-momente.de (first picture)

The German National Library presents an exhibition about Rudolf Olden.

in collaboration with Daniel Weitenauer
commissioned by German National Library Frankfurt

26 March – 28 July
German National Library_Frankfurt am Main
Adickesallee 1_Frankfurt am Main
www.d-nb.de

Perserfell #2 are Persian animal-hide carpets, which are shaped like a cow´s, a sheep´s or a fox´ hide but made of a material that is suitable for vegetarians.
This second edition is made in connection with the exhibition new olds by ifa Germany (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen e.V.) curated by Prof. Volker Albus. The exhibition will be shown in several international cities from 2011.

The birdhouse has the advantage to get fixed easily with a simple adjustable strap to trees and any kind of columns. The corpus of the birdhouse is manufactured through traditional metal compression process. The entrance of the front made of larch wood fits for the size of titmice.

you can order the birdhouse here

commissioned by Radius

12 February – 16 February
ambiente | Germany
Radius | hall 11.0, stand D 019

Tauber-Cabinet will be presented at the [D3] CONTEST during the imm cologne. The idea behind the design of Tauber-Cabinet is based on the dealing with conventional coverings of ventilation shafts. Tauber-Cabinet is a symbiosis between a bench and a sideboard. The typical character of surfaces, covers and structures made of metal is rudimental of the design and the construction. The diagonal bends of the brass plate are important for the stability as well as the pattern. Space and furniture are melded together by the reflections on the brass surface. This contrasts to the the closed and industrial aspect of the metal casing.

19 January – 24 January
imm cologne 10 | Germany
[d3] design contest | hall 3.1, stand C70 – F71

The shelf Epos is made of solid wood and powder-coated metal elements. The design concept makes a multitude of combinations in the distance of the boards and their length possible. Epos works either as a singular element or as shelving wall in a straight line. The stability of the shelf enable it to be used as a freestanding room divider or as a traditional against-the-wall unit. The idea behind the design is to use timber wedges to fix the shelf together. The construction or deconstruction is based on a minimum of work and tools. To individualize Epos, you have the opportunity to attach different kind of boxes and surfaces to this system.

in collaboration with Reinhard Dienes
commissioned by Foundry

19 January – 24 January
imm cologne 10 | Germany
foundry | hall 11.1, stand D 016

Sebastian Herkner won the second prize in the announcement of the competition Monument for Alois Senefelder. Johann Alois Senefelder (6 November 1771 – 26 February 1834) was an German actor and playwright who invented the printing technique of lithography in 1796. The monument is projected for the Büsing Park in Offenbach am Main.

11/09 Elle Decor Italia _ page 36 – 41

shooting by Raffaella Ossino and Elisabetta Bongiorni.

Once Upon a Chair is an international up-to-the minute survey of contemporary furniture design. The book captures the zeitgeist of this rigorous industry by examining current trends and presenting pioneering examples by the world’s most influential designers and emerging talents.
Sebastian Herkner was chosen to be part of this new publication. The collected works indicate a recognisable shift towards progressive responsible designs that make a social impact and the revival of artisanal craft. It further explores how designers are focusing more on process-driven and storytelling concepts as well as the continuing flirtation with material and technological experimentation.

Editors: R. Klanten, S. Ehmann, A. Kupetz, S. Moreno
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
ISBN: 978-3-89955-256-0
Release: September 2009

You can find more information about the publication on www.gestalten.com