Bernhardt Design’s Eye for International Talent Keeps the Brand Fresh

Since 1980, Bernhardt Design has been a leader and innovator in the furniture design world. President Jerry Helling heads an extraordinary creative team that continues to define Bernhardt Design as one of the world’s leading design companies with an unrivaled roster of talent. Renowned for their collaborations with both established and up-and-coming designers, the company’s advantageous partnerships have become a hallmark of their brand.

The Ice Table Collection was born in collaboration with renowned architect, artist, educator, and designer Daniel Germani. This incredible multidisciplinary designer brings his unique gifts to create a collection that is just as much art as it is furniture. Crafted from hand-blown glass, each table carries its own unique beauty. Due to the nature of blowing glass, the tables innately preserves the human touch of the artisan. President Jerry Helling expressed his long-held desire to work with Germani and said the collection is a “match made in heaven for both the designer and brand.”

The Community Textiles Collection is international menswear designer Nana Boateng’s first foray into the world of furniture. Co-founder of the acclaimed Amen & Amen Design Group, Boateng is known for dressing Hollywood’s elite, including big names such as George Clooney, Terry Crews, and David Beckham, among others. With a style and approach shaped by his Ghanaian ancestry, world travels, and the powerful women in his life, Boateng channeled all his inspirations to create the Community Collection.

The Friends Sofa Collection epitomizes Bernhardt Design’s affinity for nurtured talent and meaningful designer partnership. Created by two of the most respected names in the design world as a tribute to their longtime friendship, Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance and Luca Nichetto combine their design genius to create the aptly named collection. Both designers have a long history with Bernhardt Design, and their collaboration is an exciting and poignant moment for the company.

Bernhardt Design not only works with those established in the design world but also champions up- and-coming designers. For 19 years, Bernhardt Design has sponsored an interdisciplinary design studio with the distinguished ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California.