ALIA Armchair

Sebastian Herkner (born 1981) studied Product Design at HfG Offenbach University of Art and Design. During his studies he began to focus on designing objects and furniture, honing his keen sense for materials, colors and textures. For a short while he then worked for Stella McCartney in London. In the year 2006 Sebastian Herkner founded his own studio. Since that time, he has designed furniture, lamps and smaller items for manufacturers such as Ames, and Tradition, Cappellini, ClassiCon, Dedon, Ex.t, Fontana Arte, Gubi, Linteloo, Moroso, Pulpo, Rosenthal, Schramm Werkstätten, Thonet, Wittmann and Zanotta. Herkner also realizes interior architecture projects and museum and exhibition design. His works have won numerous accolades – among others the IF Award, the Iconic Award and the Elle Deco International Design Award (EDIDA). As Guest of Honor to imm cologne 2016, Sebastian Herkner provided the design for “Das Haus”. Maison&Objet has elected him 2019 “Designer of the Year”. In 2021 Sebastian Herkner won the most prestigious design award in Milan, the EDIDA award for Best Designer of the Year. 2022 Sebastian Herkner was one of the curators at Homo Faber next to Robert Wilson, Judith Clarke, Michele de Lucchi and Naoto Fukasawa commissioned by Michelangelo Foundation in Venice.

Hoshina

Founded in 1969, Hoshina was created by a maker who learned the art of modern furniture and comfortable living in Italy, then brought that sensibility home to Japan. Based in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, the brand blends Italian elegance with Japanese craftsmanship - a heritage you can read in pieces like the VENDOME, BLANCHE and MILAN.

Hoshina's philosophy puts people first: furniture is the supporting role that lets a home and its owner shine. Each piece is simply and durably designed - made to be maintained and repaired decades later and passed down through generations - spanning lounge chairs, modular sofas, dining chairs and coffee tables. Explore the Hoshina collection at APATO, Australia's home of authentic Japanese designer furniture, and enquire for finishes, lead times and trade pricing.