Alwa in Black with a Smoky Glass Top by Sebastian Herkner for Pulpo

About This Piece

Contemporary Design

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Designed by German talent Sebastian Herkner, the Alwa series features minimalistic side tables composed of metal frames and cast glass tops. The collection was borne of Herkner’s fascination with cast glass, and his desire to create something truly unique. To achieve each tabletop’s substantial 50-cm thickness, Herkner leaves liquid glass in a special metal mold, allowing it to solidify over the course of several days. The air bubbles in the glass give each tabletop a unique character that calls to mind the beauty of water.

This piece is available in a number of colors; please inquire with us for details.

Creator	Sebastian Herkner
Manufacturer	Pulpo
Design Period	From 2000
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Product Code	CPP-128426
Additional Information	Open Edition
Materials	Glass, Steel
Color	Black, grey
Width	46 cm 46 cm
Depth	47 cm 47 cm
Height	53 cm 53 cm
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Sebastian Herkner

German designer Sebastian Herkner was born in 1981 in Bad Mergentheim. He studied product design at Offenbach University of Art and Design, where he focused on object and furniture design. He graduated in 2007.

While still a student, Herkner interned at Stella McCartney in London, where he was further educated in material, color, structure, and texture. He established Studio Sebastian Herkner in 2006 in Offenbach am Main. He has since designed projects for clients like ClassiCon, Moroso, Nodus, and Pulpo, as well as interior design projects, museum exhibitions, and trade fair presentations. Since 2007, Herkner has taught several courses at Offenbach University of Art and Design as a visiting lecturer. In 2011, he was honored with the German Design Award in the Newcomer category.

Herkner’s designs combine various cultural references as well as new technologies and traditional craftsmanship, often emphasizing the elegance inherent in the function and materiality of everyday objects.