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Founded in Copenhagen in 2006, Mater is a pioneering green–tech design brand with sustainability and circularity at its core. From the outset, the ambition was to inspire a global design audience and engage people in sustainable thinking. Mater uses cutting–edge technology in their production to transform waste materials into furniture. Through collaboration with well–established and new design talents, they create timeless designs in a sustainable and responsible way. Mater is continuously committed to finding and developing new waste materials and techniques that allow them to create more from less.

A continuous journey toward sustainable furniture design. Step into the Mater exhibition and discover the latest in sustainable furniture innovation. See how a brand born from a love of responsible craftsmanship has developed its path, from focusing on FSC–certified wood to emerging green technologies and next–generation materials. Today, Mater stands as a high–end design brand, crafting contemporary furniture primarily from recycled resources.

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