Normann Copenhagen

Mat Armchair cane & fibres brown / Navy Alga - Beechwood Base, legs

The alliance of responsible design and sustainable innovation

With the Mat Armchair, Normann Copenhagen reinvents the codes of design furniture through a deeply committed approach. Designed by Danish duo Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen, this minimalist piece embodies a contemporary vision of eco-responsibility, combining natural materials, craftsmanship and a circular life cycle.

An eco-responsible Shell made from Hemp and Navy Alga

The heart of the project lies in a novel technology: the Shell of the Mat armchair is made from Hemp fibers and eelgrass, a seaweed harvested on Danish beaches. These renewable resources offer a sustainable alternative to plastic, in line with the principles of the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle. The fibres are crushed, compressed and then hand-oiled with VOC-free Linseed oil, revealing a grainy, tactile texture that underlines the raw beauty of the material.

A local, virtuous approach

Hemp, a fast-growing plant, requires no pesticides or intensive irrigation. It is grown locally and recycled in its entirety, including the stalks that are usually discarded. Eelgrass is collected only when it naturally runs aground, guaranteeing a harvest that respects marine ecosystems. This choice of materials limits the Carbon footprint while actively contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases.

A research project turned circular design icon

Mat's development, which began in the late 1990s, illustrates the visionary ambition of its creators. It took almost twenty years to perfect a material that was both resistant, stable and aesthetically pleasing, capable of meeting the demands of everyday use. The result: an armchair with a sober but assumed look, fully dismountable, recyclable and produced according to a zero-waste model.

Minimalist aesthetics and contemporary comfort

Beneath its apparent simplicity, the Armchair Mat conceals precise attention to ergonomics. Its enveloping shell hugs the body naturally, while its beech wood or powder-coated steel legs ensure sturdiness and visual lightness. A piece designed for modern, demanding and committed interiors.

Why choose the Mat armchair?

• - Minimalist, organic design by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
• - Innovative Shell in Hemp fibers and eelgrass
• - Hand-sanded and hand-oiled artisanal finish
• - Local, natural and recyclable materials
• - Responsible production in a circular cycle, zero waste
• - Elegant, comfortable aesthetics for all living spaces

In detail:

• Variation : Alga (dark) / Beechwood Base, legs

• Brand : Normann Copenhagen

• Designer : Johannes Foersom - Peter Hiort-Lorenzen

• Type : Armchair

• Colour : Shell: Navy Alga (Light) - Base, legs: Natural beechwood

• Material : Shell: Eelgrass leaves (seaweed) mixed with hemp fibers, ground and sealed with a fully recyclable binder (only eelgrass leaves that naturally wash up on the beaches of the Danish coast are used) - Shell sanded and oiled by hand - Feet: FSC-certified beechwood

• Dimensions : W 64 x D 55 cm x H 79 cm - Seat : H 45 cm
• Weight : 11.22 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.