Mat Chair cane & fibres beige / Hemp - Beechwood Base, legs - Normann Copenhagen

A chair designed for innovation and circularityWith a focus on innovation and sustainability, the Mat project aims to create a Shell chair using materials with minimal environmental impact. Its Shell is made from Hemp or Eelgrass, a Navy algae, offering an ecological alternative to plastic. The Mat range is fully in line with the 3. R principle: reduce, reuse and recycle. A long-term research projectDesigned by Danish studio Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen, the Mat chair is the fruit of decades of research. Back in the late 90s, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen explored the idea of a natural material to replace plastic. After numerous tests, Hemp proved to be the ideal solution for combining strength, stability and durability. Innovative, eco-responsible productionThe Shell of the Mat chair is made from Hemp and Eelgrass fibers, ground and sealed with a recyclable binder. This mixture is compressed into slabs, then shaped to create the Chair Shells. Each edge is carefully sanded and the surface treated with VOC-free Linseed oil, guaranteeing a resistant, natural finish. Materials with a low ecological footprintHemp grows quickly, requires little water and absorbs CO2. Harvested by local farmers, it puts to good use a by-product that is usually thrown away. Eelgrass, traditionally used for roofing in Denmark, is collected only after it has run aground naturally, thus preserving Navy ecosystems. Circular designWaste from the manufacture of Shells is crushed and reused to produce new chairs, ensuring zero-waste production. What's more, every component of the Mat Chair can be disassembled and recycled. Minimalist, ergonomic aestheticsCombining comfort and simplicity, the Shell rests on an FSC-certified solid Beechwood Legs. Its sleek design blends easily into all types of interiors. Why choose the Mat chair? - Natural, renewable materials (hemp and eelgrass) - Eco-responsible, zero-waste manufacturing - Ergonomic Shell and meticulous finish - Legs in solid FSC Beechwood - 100% recyclable and dismountable - Timeless, minimalist design With the launch of the Mat chair, Normann Copenhagen is pushing back the boundaries of eco-design and paving the way for more sustainable furniture. In detail: Variation : Hemp (Light) / Beechwood Base, legs Brand : Normann Copenhagen Designer :Johannes Foersom - Peter Hiort-Lorenzen Type : Chair Colour :Shell : Hemp (Light) - Base, legs : Natural beechwood Material :Shell:Hemp fibers harvested by local farmers, ground and sealed with a fully recyclable binder - Shell sanded and oiled by hand - Base, legs: FSC-certified Beechwood Dimensions : W 51.5 x D 53 cm x H 79 cm - Seat : H 45 cm Weight : 9.9 lb Characteristics :Minimal environmental impact - Ecological material using natural resources of local origin, sustainable and extremely renewable - Zero waste production (manufacturing waste reused) - Completely dismountable and recyclable - Innovative technology (many years of research) - Solid and durable, easy maintenance: clean with a damp cloth. Show less