We Love This: sustainable furniture, the Nordic way
By Signe Hansen | Press photos
As you will see when exploring this issue’s architecture special, sustainability is much more than a buzzword in the Nordic world of architecture and design. It is a dominant source of inspiration – as always, Scandinavian designers have taken necessity and turned it into art. Below, you will find a selection of amazing examples of how form following footprint can become the centrepiece of your home, bringing both beauty and good karma.
R.U.M. Original – Wehlers
With its shell moulded from discarded fishing nets, R.U.M. is a truly circular chair. The fishing nets are recovered from Danish and Faroese waters and hand-sorted in Denmark for quality and traceability. Beautiful and sturdy in its explicit minimalism, the chair is built for real life, and is as at home around a busy family table as in a study or a child’s room. Designed by C.F. Møller Design – part of C.F. Møller Arkitekter – it is the epitome of Danish design: innovative, elegant, practical, and, of course, sustainable. Price: from DKK 2,731
Lily Lounge Table – Mater
Soft-edged and quietly architectural, Lily is OEO Studio’s take on a modern classic with a purpose. The table is made in Danish design company Mater’s circular Matek®, an innovative composite that blends recycled plastic with fibre-based waste streams such as e-waste and spent coffee grounds. In fact, one Lily Lounge Table locks away 4.2 kg of discarded materials, turning today’s leftovers into tomorrow’s heirloom. Available in several Matek® blends and sizes.
Price: from DKK 4,500
S‑1500 Chair — Snøhetta x NCP
In a collaboration between Snøhetta and furniture manufacturer Nordic Comfort Products (NCP) industrial waste is reimagined with Nordic clarity. The S-1500 chair transforms plastic from the local fish farming industry in Northern Norway into a sculpted shell, mounted on a clean steel frame made from recycled steel. Graphically crisp in kitchens, studios and cafés, the chair is the perfect conversation starter to tune in on the possibilities of waste in new forms and shapes. Price (four chairs): DKK 9,200
Ella Skammel – Wecycle Furniture
A modest silhouette with quiet character. Ella’s honest, recycled timber and hand‑worked seat give it a gentle tactility. A perfectly low‑key piece that does the small things beautifully – reused wood, a hand‑woven touch, and the kind of everyday utility that makes your home feel calmer. Price: DKK 1,499
Ecofurn – EcoChair
Even in the midst of autumn, it is hard not to fall in love with the rustic EcoChair from Finland. Made of solid wood and hemp rope only, the chair from EcoFurn® is a perfect example of how natural materials can make for a distinct design. The chair is completely without plastic or metal parts, which not only makes it sustainable but also flexible and comfortable. Available in a range of colours, the chair’s rustic yet minimalistic design feels like a deep breath, inviting a relaxed and laidback pause. Price: from EUR 149
Light of Fashion – Fischer Lighting
Once a fashion shop‑floor spotlight, now a cool, raw light with a new lease of life. Crisp lines, efficient new LED tech and a focused beam make the Light of Fashion ideal for art, shelving and intimate corners. It is upcycling that brings a touch of drama to everyday spaces, with sustainability baked into its second act. Price: upon request
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