Sebastian Bergne’s work is that of a classic industrial designer but always leavened by a profound sense of the way things are used and made in the real world and a whiff of both humour and humanity. Crossing the worlds of design for mass manufacture and small-scale production, he has developed a recognisable, consistently elegant oeuvre, using everyday materials and the recognisable language of the utilitarian, made poetic. Among his designs are the Kiss furniture family for Pierre Frey, Gleam lighting for Signify, the IXIX table for Vitra, The Colour Nativity and the wonderfully inventive and various combinations of blown glass and cork which make up the Cru range of wine glasses and accessories. His achievements have been widely recognised with international design awards, frequent publications, exhibitions and inclusion in private and museum collections such as The Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Design Museum (London) and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris). His wealth of experience makes him sought after as a curator, speaker, educator and mentor to emerging design talent.
