Normann Copenhagen

Mat Armchair Bar chair cane & fibres / H 65 cm - Hemp / Beechwood Base, legs

A Bar chair designed for innovation and circularity

Focused on innovation and sustainability, the Mat collection is available in a Bar chair version to meet new uses while reducing environmental impact. Its tall Shell is made from Hemp or Eelgrass, a Navy algae, offering a responsible alternative to synthetic materials. True to the principles of the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - the Mat bar chair combines ethical commitment with contemporary design.

A long-term research project

The fruit of a long research process led by the Danish studio Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen, the Mat chair is part of a pioneering approach initiated in the late 90s. Peter Hiort-Lorenzen explored natural alternatives to plastic and turned to hemp, renowned for its strength, stability and durability.

Innovative, eco-responsible production

The shell of the Mat bar chair is made from hemp and eelgrass fibers, bonded with a recyclable binder. The mixture is compressed then molded, before being carefully sanded and treated with VOC-free Linseed oil, for a natural, resistant finish.

Materials with a low ecological footprint

Locally-grown Hemp grows quickly, consumes little water and absorbs CO2. It enables us to make the most of an often neglected agricultural by-product. Eelgrass, meanwhile, is harvested only when it naturally washes up on Danish coasts, without disturbing marine ecosystems.

Circular design

Production offcuts are crushed and reintegrated into the manufacturing Chain to create new chairs: a virtuous system with no waste. All components can be dismantled and recycled.

A minimalist, ergonomic high seat

Comfortable and uncluttered, the Mat bar chair rests on an FSC-certified Natural beechwood Legs. Its slender silhouette is equally at home in open kitchens and designer bars. Dimensions: W 64 x D 55 cm x H 100 cm - Seat height: 65 cm.

Why choose the Mat bar 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
• - Minimalist, timeless design
• - Perfect height for islands and Counters (H seat: 65 cm)

With the Mat bar chair, Normann Copenhagen continues to push back the boundaries of eco-design, proving that it's possible to combine functionality, aesthetics and environmental awareness.

In detail:

• Variation : Hemp (Light) / Beechwood Base, legs

• Brand : Normann Copenhagen

• Designer : Johannes Foersom - Peter Hiort-Lorenzen

• Type : Bar chair

• Colour : Shell: hemp (light) - Base, legs: natural beechwood - Footrest: white

• 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 - Footrest: powder-coated steel.

• Dimensions : W 64 x D 55 cm x H 100 cm - Seat : H 65 cm
• Weight : 15.18 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.