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Herkner: Banjooli

The outdoor chair Banjooli, by Sebastian Herkner for Moroso, is inspired by the courtship dance of ostrich birds. It is handmade in Senegal using colorful fishing yarns.

This outdoor chair is the latest member of Moroso’s Afrique collection which includes designs by P. Urquiola and T. Boontje to name just two. Its curved design is inspired by the courtship dance of ostrich birds living in East Africa. Flapping the wings creates overhanging shapes which have been transferred to the silhouette of this armchair.

Banjooli, Sebastian Herkner for Moroso, sketch

The braiding on the steel frame is made with colorful fishing yarns which creates an interesting bi-colour pattern. Banjooli is handmade in Senegal, each product is a unique piece and different colours and weave pattern are possible on request.

Sebastian Herkner (1981) graduated in product design at HfG Offenbach am Main in Germany. Since founding his own design studio in Offenbach am Main in 2006, he has designed products for manufacturers such as De Vorm, ClassiCon, Moroso and nanoo, as well as working on interior design projects and for exhibitions and museums. Since 2007 he has taught several courses at HfG Offenbach am Main as visiting lecturer.