Mater

Ocean Chair Collection

Technology and Impact

Founded in Copenhagen in 2006, Mater was created to be the pioneering global brand with sustainability embedded in its core. Mater combines Danish cleantech innovation and circular production using waste, with timeless Danish design heritage.

Impact factor

All products are characterized by some sort of sustainability and various types of waste are used as raw material for new furniture. For example, one Ocean Chair removes 960 grams of plastics from the oceans and saves up to 82% CO₂ emissions compared to virgin materials.

BCSA Model

We invested in Mater based on its clear BCSA profile. With a proprietary circular material, strong design DNA, and a scalable production model, Mater offers a compelling solution to the furniture industry’s sustainability challenge.

Better

Mater combines high-end design with proprietary circular technology to create furniture from mixed industrial waste streams. Its Matek® material platform enables molding of durable, high-quality parts from a wide range of waste inputs. The result is furniture that meets premium aesthetic and functional standards while offering a clear ESG edge in an industry under pressure to decarbonize and differentiate.

Cheaper

By integrating waste materials directly into production and using outsourced manufacturing, Mater reduces raw material costs and capital expenditure. The Matek® platform allows for modular and scalable production, while upcoming OEM and catalogue integrations will improve margin efficiency. For customers, the ability to convert their own waste into custom furniture also creates economic and sustainability value.

Simpler

Mater delivers a turnkey circular solution for contract clients, offering design, production, and delivery of custom furnishings made from client-supplied waste. This closed-loop model simplifies sustainability for corporate buyers and is easily integrated into ESG procurement processes. The company’s matrix organization and digital design tools further streamline operations and scaling.

Available

Mater has proven its concept in the market with contract wins, global partnerships, and a growing portfolio of Matek-based products already in circulation. With outsourced production, a trained organization, and early-stage OEM traction, the company is ready to scale across markets and categories. Strategic investor interest and board-level expertise further support the company’s readiness for broader rollout.