Sebastian Bergne was commissioned to produce an object for this article “DIY design objects” for the Suddeutch Zietung Magazine. The result is the Float vase and is made using a minimum of elements introducing bold colour and form to a floral arrangement. All parts can be found at a plumbing supplier or good DIY store. …
Sebastian Bergne was part of the original selection panel and mentoring roster of the Atelier 100 initiative, established by H&M and Ingka Group (the largest IKEA franchisee) to help inspire people to bring their innovative ideas to life. Atelier100 is an entirely new concept, driven by a collective of creatives, makers, manufacturers and design industry …
Ha Matcha is the latest collaboration between Tokyo Saikai and industrial designer Sebastian Bergne. Combining expertise in porcelain manufacturing with a clear creative vision, the Horizon collection was developed in cooperation with the Sekishu-Isa school of tea. You are invited to the launch event of Ha’ matcha and the Horizon collection, a new way to enjoy …
The Kiss collection, designed by object and furniture designer Sebastian Bergne, is a family of compact upholstered pieces gathered around a carefully proportioned small armchair. Generous volumes barely touch to form delicately balanced, almost sensual, yet functional compositions. It is these arrangements of form that challenge our expected construction of furniture and become exceptional. Hard …
Aubusson and YMER&MALTA renew the art of Tapestry. “By giving Valérie Maltaverne a free rein, the Cité internationale de la tapisserie d’Aubusson has breathed an innovative new life into historic craftsmanship. The collection is a passionate celebration of a French artisanal heritage.” This beautiful article in Gazette Drouot reflects the 5 year journey to produce …
Intelligent solutions for kitchen and household. New expectations in the kitchen call for new solutions. But which kitchen and household aids are really up to the job? Which are both innovative and appealingly? Sebastian Bergne presents an intelligent selection in the special ‘Solutions’ exhibition. Based in London, the renowned industrial designer attaches particular significance to …
In April 2021 we invited international designers and artists to contribute to Living in a Box – Collection of Artefacts. The object’s limit needed to be 10/10/10 cm – the size of a small cardboard box. The results would be exhibited first online, then in a real exhibition. On March 20, 2022 – on a …
Light my Fire is an exhibition of 24 candle holders selected, adopted, collected, arranged and curated by Connie Hüssar and Jörge Boner. A glazed Candle Brick by Sebastian Bergne was included in the exhibition. Gallery Neumarkt 17, Zürich December 1-24th, 2021. Catalogue photos: Heinz Ungar
The online community Creative Skills Network has launched. It connects emerging designers and artists to established practitioners, professionals and inspirational educators for live onscreen skills training and guidance. Founded by designer and educator Sebastian Bergne during the first Covid19 lockdown, both as a support and learning resource for emerging creative entrepreneurs and as a curated …
This summer the ‘Cité internationale de la tapisserie’ hosts the exhibition ’10 ans de création contemporaine’ a celebration of ten years of contemporary tapestry creation, actively supported by the museum; since it’s creation in 2009 as the guardian of French tapestry and place of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The Forest bench designed by Sebastian Bergne …