Sebastian Herkner designed a series of lamps for Fürstenberg, a German porcelain manufactory founded in 1747 by the Duke of Brunswick.

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In his 35 years, Herkner joined the squad of the best industrial designers in Germany. Its theme is cultural contexts, combinations of new technologies with traditional craftsmanship. The Moira collection for Fürstenberg consists of a pendant lamp of three different lengths, a desk lamp with two light sources and a floor lamp with six sources. Lamp shades are made of white opaque translucent porcelain. They are fixed on a thin case of brass, polished or ferrous metal with a rotating element. It allows you to direct the flow of light in different directions.

Pendant lamp Moira, diz. Sebastian Herkner, Furstenberg. Torscher Moira, Diesel. Sebastian Herkner, Furstenberg. Torscher Moira, Diesel. Sebastian Herkner, Furstenberg.

“Porcelain is like a filter. This creates a special atmosphere of lighting, ”explains Sebastian, describing his special passion for china. This material is almost transparent, the light passing through it is exceptionally soft and warm.

Torscher Moira, Diesel. Sebastian Herkner, Furstenberg.