Sebastian Bergne A son of diplomat parents, brought up in various countries, Sebastian Bergne was in contact with arts and crafts from an early age. An Englishman who loves France and the French language, Sebastian is an extraordinary designer, both painstaking and humane. Since he set up his London design studio in 1990, Sebastian Bergne’s work shows less of a signature style, and is more a quest for appropriate solutions to diverse design problems, whether working on bespoke projects or mass-produced consumer products. His achievements have been widely recognised by international design awards, numerous publications, exhibitions and inclusion in permanent collections such as the Centre Pompidou (Paris), The Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Design Museum (London).