Sebastian was born in 1981 in Bad Mergentheim. He studied product design at the Hfg Offenbach am Main (Offenbach University of Art and Design). He focused during his studies on object and furniture design, merging various cultural contexts and combining new technologies with traditional craftsmanship in order to highlight the multifaceted beauty of the materials and draw renewed attention to small details.

His intuition for materials, colors, textures and surfaces has made him a sought-after collaborator working with many international design brands. He's also known for his interior designs and creating unique exhibition spaces. His contributions to contemporary design have been honored with numerous prizes, including the IF Award, the Elle Deco International Design Award and Maison et Objet's Designer of the Year' in 2019.