# Timeless Natural Furniture Indigenus Debuted the New Aarde Range by Sebastian Herkner By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sebastian-herkner-3 References: [indigenus.co.za](https://www.indigenus.co.za/)  German designer Sebastian Herkner recently launched the Aarde range that pays homage to the [natural and cultural landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection) of South Africa. The series boasts subtly overlapping layers that play with the reflection of light for a unique and dynamic aesthetic. In addition to incorporating Indigenus' recognizable grounded aesthetic, Aarde (which means earth) introduces three new [earthy hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renegade-neutrals) (sandstone, brown, and terracotta) to the collection. Moreover, water reservoirs will sustain plants longer between waterings, as liner sizes have increased for larger planting areas. "We are looking for companions for life, not a trend, and we want great designs with [long lasting function and quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum). This is sustainability," commented Sebastian Herkner on the inspiration behind the Aarde collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Designers should explore using natural materials and innovative techniques that prolong the lifespan of furniture. - **Biophilic Design:** Furniture designers should incorporate elements of nature into their creations to enhance the aesthetic appeal of interiors. - **Green Technology in Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture companies to develop eco-friendly products, adopting new technology to reduce waste and energy consumption. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can adopt sustainable methods of production as well as design eco-friendly products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use natural furniture to create a balance between the indoor and outdoor environment, in line with biophilic design principles. - **Technology:** Technological advancements can be leveraged to create sustainable manufacturing processes and eco-friendly furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-collection-1.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Organic Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble-1.md) - [Natural Material-Emphasizing Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made1.md) - [Mud-Made Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-volumes-collection-02-terracotta.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Natural Material Gardening Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-collection.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md)