Banjooli Armchair
Made by Moroso
Designed by Sebastian Herkner
The Banjooli Armchair belongs to Moroso's M'Afrique collection, a long-running dialogue between European design thinking and African craft traditions. Sebastian Herkner conceived the piece in 2013, drawing on the weaving practices of Senegalese artisans to animate a painted steel frame with hand-woven polyethylene threads in bold, graphic colorways.
The construction is direct: steel gives the silhouette its generous, grounded proportions, while the woven surface introduces rhythm, texture, and a handmade warmth that no manufactured process replicates. Each chair carries subtle variation as a result, an expression of the human hand rather than a flaw.
- Painted tubular steel frame
- Hand-woven colored polyethylene threads
- Designed for outdoor use in terraces, gardens, and hospitality environments
- Made to order, with color options available
Herkner's broader practice consistently seeks materiality that bridges cultural contexts, and the Banjooli is among his most resolved expressions of that sensibility. It reads as sculptural outdoors, yet it is entirely functional, comfortable, and built for the conditions of refined exterior living.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the M'Afrique collection by Moroso?
M'Afrique is a Moroso project that commissions leading international designers to create pieces produced in collaboration with African craft communities. The collection foregrounds handmade techniques, vibrant color, and cultural exchange as central to its design identity.
Is the Banjooli Armchair suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The frame is painted tubular steel and the woven surface uses colored polyethylene threads, both materials selected for durability in exterior environments. It is well suited to covered terraces, gardens, and hospitality settings.
How is the polyethylene weaving on the Banjooli done?
The weaving is completed by hand, a process rooted in Senegalese craft traditions that Moroso incorporated into the M'Afrique production model. Because it is handmade, each chair carries subtle variation in the woven surface.
Who is Sebastian Herkner?
Sebastian Herkner is a German designer based in Offenbach whose work spans furniture, lighting, and objects for brands including Moroso, ClassiCon, and Rosenthal. His practice is known for drawing on material traditions from outside the European canon and integrating them into contemporary form.
Can the Banjooli Armchair be customized?
The chair is made to order, and color options for the woven threads are available. Specifiers and designers should consult directly for current colorway offerings and lead times.