Normann Copenhagen

Mat Chair Bar chair cane & fibres / H 75 cm - Navy Alga / Beechwood Base, legs

A Bar chair designed for innovation and circularity

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the Mat collection comes 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-plan kitchens and designer bars.

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

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 : Alga (dark) / Beechwood Base, legs

• Brand : Normann Copenhagen

• Designer : Johannes Foersom - Peter Hiort-Lorenzen

• Type : Bar chair

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

• Material : Shell: Eelgrass leaves (seaweed) mixed with hemp fibers, crushed and sealed with an entirely 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 - Footrests: powder-coated steel.

• Dimensions : W 51.6 x D 53 cm x H 110 cm - Seat : H 75 cm
• Weight : 14.3 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.