DEDON MAGAZINE | IN SIDE OUT | EDITION SALONE DEL MOBILE 2019

P R O T E C T I V E M E E T S P O E T I C

H umans have an innate desire to be in and with nature. They also have a desire for comfort, cosiness and cocooning protection. Sebastian Herkner, leader of a new generation of global design talents, has an unusual gift for harmonizing these desires. His latest collection, MBARQ, is a masterful demonstra- tion of his approach. With its powder- coated aluminum frame and open weave of DEDON Fiber, MBARQ is lightweight, strong and exceptionally resilient to all weather conditions. At the same time, the collec- tion transcends mere functionality. Its expansive wrap-around forms and artful coloration invite users to embark on a journey of the spirit, the soul, the imagination. Herkner describes MBARQ as a seating system for outdoors with a variety of backs. The generous scale of the collection is conveyed by the 3-seater debuting at the Salone del Mobile. Its towering backrest, subtly organic in shape, envelopes users in privacy and protective comfort. Place two 3-seaters across from each other to create a uniquely intimate social space, one that invites guests to embark on those long, dreamy conversations that continue deep into the night. Working together with master colorist Giulio Ridolfo, Herkner and DEDON developed the rich, warm Chestnut weave on display in Milan. Adopting the approach of textile designers, the team combined three different colors into a single colorway. The open weave of the seating emphasizes this approach. As Herkner ex- plains, “The collection plays with materiality and harmony.” This is especially true when MBARQ is combined with ceramic side tables from Herkner’s award-winning MBRACE collection. The result, Herkner agrees, may best be described as poetic. MBARQ: COMFORT, PRIVACY, POETRY.

DEDON LOVES

The rich, three-color weave of MBARQ’s Chestnut colorway.

DEDON CARES

MBARQ promotes the ancient handicraft tradition of our master weavers on Cebu Island, Philippines.