Mater

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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 has been to inspire a global design audience and encourage sustainable thinking. Using cutting–edge production technologies, Mater transforms waste materials into furniture. Through collaborations with both established and emerging design talents, the brand creates timeless designs in a responsible and sustainable way. Mater remains committed to developing new waste materials and innovative techniques that make it possible 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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