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Brochure Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner

Brochure Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner

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Introduction to Sebastian Herkner
Sebastian Herkner, born in 1981 in Bad Mergentheim, is a renowned product designer who studied at the HfG Offenbach am Main. His work focuses on merging cultural contexts, combining new technologies with traditional craftsmanship, and highlighting the beauty of materials. He founded his design studio in 2006 and has collaborated with various manufacturers and institutions. Herkner's designs have received multiple awards.

Bell Table Overview
The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner challenges conventional material perceptions by using a glass base to support a metal top, creating a floating effect. The table features a hand-blown glass base and a solid brass or copper top, forming a harmonious unit reminiscent of a bell's silhouette. Each table is handcrafted, with unique characteristics such as small bubbles in the glass.

Bell Light Description
The Bell Light is a customizable hanging lamp composed of various modules, including a bulb socket in brass or copper and a lampshade made of copper-plated metal or fabric. It features a silicone-covered wire and includes a bulb.

Product Specifications

Bell Side Table: Height 53 cm, Width 50 cm, Depth 50 cm
Bell Coffee Table: Height 36 cm, Width 75 cm, Depth 75 cm
Materials: Options include quartz grey, amethyst violet, topaz yellow, and emerald green finishes.

Manufacturing Process
The glass base is created through traditional glassblowing techniques. Molten glass is shaped using a beechwood mold, cooled, and polished to achieve the final form. This process highlights the artisanal craftsmanship involved in producing the Bell Table.

Contact Information
ClassiCon, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is the distributor for the Bell Table and Bell Light. Contact details include phone and fax numbers, as well as a website and email address for inquiries.

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Bell Table, Sebastian Herkner

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Der Tisch und sein Designer The table and the designer Bell Table Der Bell Table von Sebastian Herkner stellt den gewohnten Umgang mit Materialien auf den Kopf und überrascht unsere Wahrnehmung: Hier wird der Tischfuß zur prägnanten, farbig-transparenten Glasform im Raum, auf dem ein Metallkörper aufliegt. Das Glas verhilft dem an sich schweren Metall zu schwebender Leichtigkeit. Der traditionell in eine Holzform geblasene Glasfuß und der gedrückte Metallkörper treten in einen spannenden Kontrast und bilden doch formal eine harmonische Einheit, die an den eleganten Schwung einer Glocke erinnert....

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Bell Table und Bell Light im Detail Bell Table and Bell Light in detail BELL SIDE TABLE 2012 Quarz-grau quartz grey Amethyst-violett amethyst violet Citrin-gelb topaz yellow Smaragd-grün emerald green Quarz-grau quartz grey Amethyst-violett amethyst violet Citrin-gelb topaz yellow Smaragd-grün emerald green Bell SIDE Table Copper Special Edition 2013 Quarz-grau quartz grey BELL COFFEE Table Copper Special Edition 2013 BELL COFFEE TABLE 2012 Quarz-grau quartz grey Bell Light 2013 Kupfer, Stoff weiß Copper, fabric white Metall grau lackiert, Korb verkupfert Grey-lacquered metal, cage copper-plated...

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Die Handwerkskunst der Glasmanufaktur Hand craftsmanship: Glassblowing Oben links : Mit einer Glasmacherpfeife wird die nötige Menge glühenden Glases aus dem Ofen entnommen. UPPER LEFT: With a blowpipe, the glassblower takes the desired amount of molten glass out of the oven. Unten links: Das flüssige Glas wird in die zuvor gedrechselte Buchenholzform unter ständigem Drehen eingeblasen. LOWER LEFT: The molten glass is blown into a turned beechwood mould while the pipe is constantly rotated. Oben rechts: Bei Kontakt mit der Form gibt das Glas Temperatur an diese ab, erstarrt und nimmt so die gewünschte...

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Munich, Germany Headquarter / Showroom Sigmund-Riefler-Bogen 3 81829 München / Munich Deutschland / Germany Tel +49 (89) 74 81 33-0 Fax +49 (89) 74 81 33-99 www.classicon.com [email protected]

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