The Making of a Modern Classic - Mat

Mat challenges one of the most established furniture archetypes: the shell chair. Instead of relying on conventional materials, the design explores how highly renewable natural fibers like hemp and eelgrass can redefine both performance and aesthetics. From the outset, material was not an afterthought—it was the starting point. The chair’s name reflects this focus, placing material innovation at the very core of the design.

The Making of a Modern Classic - Mat

The Making of a Modern Classic - Mat

Years of research, testing, and refinement were required to develop a shell that meets the demands of strength, durability, and comfort, while introducing a completely new material expression. The result is a chair that feels both contemporary and timeless, with a minimal silhouette that allows the natural texture and tactility of the fibers to take center stage. The material is not hidden or polished away; it is celebrated, becoming the chair’s most distinctive feature.

 

The Making of a Modern Classic - Mat

 

Mat has become a modern classic in our collection, as it offers something genuinely new without being loud about it. It does not compete with wooden chairs, nor does it attempt to imitate plastic ones. Instead, it quietly establishes its own category. Designed for disassembly, reuse, and longevity, Mat reflects a way of thinking where innovation serves durability, and where material honesty creates lasting relevance across generations and settings.

 

The Making of a Modern Classic - Mat

The Making of a Modern Classic - Mat