NEO LITE SOFT chair/armchair/easy chair
Design: Fredrik Mattson

Neo Lite Soft is a creative take on Neo Lite. As the name suggests, Neo Lite Soft provides softer seating. The fabric is sewn in a, for the product, specially designed quilted pattern that gives character and a unique expression. The chair, with or without armrests, is ideal for longer periods of sitting comfortably in for example offices, hotels, meeting rooms, cafés and restaurants. The lower seating height of the easy chair makes it suitable for various lounge environments such as receptions, lobbies and break areas. FSC®-labelled wood frame in white pigmented alternatively white or black stained ash as well as several different metal frames in chrome and Colours by Materia (CbM*) powder coating present many options.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

DOMINO bench + accessories for the chair
Design: Axel Bjurström

The Domino series is characterised by light organic shapes and an appealing character. The elegant series with chair and table is complemented by a bench in two lengths, tailored to the short and long rectangular Domino table. In addition, the chair gets linking devices and a sound-absorbent pad as accessories. The warm feel of the wood, the concealed fixings, and the oval shape of the legs contribute to its strong design. The series is made of FSC®-labelled wood, which means that it generates a minimal carbon footprint. The bench’s frame is solid wood, while the seat is made from veneer, white pigmented or black stained ash. The bench is available non-upholstered or with upholstered seat. Use the bench together with the Domino table and chair or use it as a solitaire.

UNI table, new size 2100×900 mm
Design: Axel Bjurström

Uni is a versatile table range suitable for both smaller and larger seating arrangements It is available with a spoke base or T foot in different sizes, heights and finishes. The table series’ many choices make it extremely flexible and suitable in various situations ranging from meeting rooms to cafeterias, mingle areas and lecture halls. Available as accessories are hooks for hanging bags or clothes. The tables with lengths 1400, 1600, 1800 and 2100 in height 900 and 1100 mm feature a foot rail. Table tops from FSC®-labelled wood in many finishes and frame in chrome or Colours by Materia (CbM*) powder coating.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

AMBIENT beam sofa, table tops in white HPL laminate + armrest tables in white compact laminate
Design: Fredrik Mattson

The Ambient beam sofa focuses on design and comfort. While sturdy, the design is neat, minimalistic and elegant. Ambient has many options, such as different beam lengths, several types of armrests, screens with or without magazine holders, and tables that provide a pleasant extra surface. The seat units can easily be replaced individually, if necessary. The table tops of solid white pigmented or black stained ash and HPL laminate white, as well as the wooden seat base, are FSC®-labelled. As a complement to the table tops with borders are magazine holders and a black plant tray. Armrest tables have compact laminate in white. The corner unit with its round table top can be mounted in five different fixed positions. Power outlets in the table top and a rail for floor mounting are available as accessories. Frame, armrests, borders for table tops, magazine holders and rail in Colours by Materia (CbM*) powder coating. The flexible Ambient beam sofa is suitable for lounge areas, coworking spaces, hospitals, schools, and universities.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

A warm welcome to Malin Zagerholm, our new sales representative in southern Sweden. Her district covers Malmö to Linköping. For contact information, click here.

Yarn armchair has received the finest design award for innovative product, “Best of NeoCon Innovation” in the category “Seating: Guest” at NeoCon in Chicago.

Yarn is a unique and environmentally friendly armchair designed by Mia Cullin. Sustainability and the environmental impact have been central to the design and choice of materials. In Materia’s production, the back’s beautiful pattern is braided by hand using hemp strings.

Read more about Yarn here.

During week 14 we celebrate the FSC week! This year, the campaign is about biodiversity among insects and animals found in our forests. They are small, but numerous and form an important part of the forest ecosystem. By choosing FSC-certified products, you are helping to protect the diversity of insects and animals found in our forests – both large and small.

Materia has supported FSC as a member since 2008 (FSC C010544).

Read more about our sustainability work here.

YARN armchair
Design: Mia Cullin

Yarn is a unique and environmentally friendly armchair developed in the experimental collaborative project called “The Kinship Method”. The armchair with its few components, has a light weight and an almost floating look. Sustainability and the environmental impact have been central to the design and choice of materials. In Materia’s production, the backrest´s beautiful pattern is braided by hand using hemp strings. The seat and back cushions are padded with hairlok, which is a mixture of horsehair and natural latex, as well as needle felt. To provide extra comfort, wool is also included as part of the back cushion. The wood is FSC®-labelled, and the frame with recycled steel is available in all Colours by Materia (CbM*) colours. Yarn is suitable for many different spaces, such as hotels, restaurants, and in offices. The armchair is also an excellent choice when environmentally friendly furniture is a requirement.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

DOMINO chair/table
Design: Axel Bjurström

The Domino chair and tables in three different sizes, are characterised by light organic shapes and an appealing character. The series is produced from FSC®-labelled wood, which means that it generates a minimal carbon footprint. The chair and tables are made of solid and veneered ash. The finish is in white pigmented or black stained ash. The decorative metal fastener towards the round table top, and the sand cast iron foot, are both in Colours by Materia (CbM) dark grey powder coating. The warm feel of the wood, the concealed fixings, and the oval shape of the legs contribute to the elegant design. The chair is stackable and is available non-upholstered, with an upholstered seat, or with an upholstered seat and inner back. The Domino series is suitable for many different spaces such as cafes, restaurants, dining rooms, offices, break areas or other types of spaces with high demands on flexibility and dense furnishing.

UNI folding table
Design: Axel Bjurström

The Uni folding table complements the flexible Uni table series. The four lockable castors with intermitted brakes make the table easy to move, as well as stable and steady when locked. The folding table can easily be folded together by pulling the bar under the table top towards oneself. It is available in three sizes and several different finishes. A stacking protector prevents scratches when the tables are stacked together for storage. The Uni folding table is suitable for meeting rooms, cafeterias, social spaces, and lecture halls. The wood is FSC®-labelled. Frame in chrome or Colours by Materia (CbM*) powder coating.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

AMBIENT beam sofa, 2-seater unit + corner connection with table
Design: Fredrik Mattson

The Ambient beam sofa focuses on design and comfort. While sturdy, the design is neat, minimalistic and sophisticated. The seat units can easily be replaced individually, if necessary. The 2-seater unit is one of the new features for the spring of 2022 alongside the corner unit with round table top, which can be mounted in five different positions. Ambient has many options, such as different beam lengths, several types of armrests, screens with or without magazine holders, and tables that provide a pleasant extra surface. As a complement to the table tops are borders and magazine holders as well as a black plant tray. The solid wood table tops, like the wooden seat base, are FSC®-labelled. Power outlets in the table top and fittings for floor mounting are available as accessories. Frame, armrests, borders for table tops and magazine holders in Colours by Materia (CbM*) powder coating. The flexible Ambient beam sofa is suitable for lounge areas, coworking spaces, hospitals, schools, and universities.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

PILOT conference chair, high back
Design: Fredrik Mattson

Pilot is a conference chair with an enhanced sense of support and an inviting design. The gently sloping backrest gives character but, above all, comfort. The backrest is available in two different heights, low and high. The high backrest is new for the spring of 2022. This gives the conference chair an even more exclusive look, and makes it perfect for longer meetings, as you can lean back and receive support for your entire back and head. Details such as the gently arched armrests and the opening between the seat and the backrest create a functional design. Pilot is height-adjustable, rotatable, and has a tilt function, which provides a flexible and ergonomic way of sitting. The wood is FSC®-labelled. The frame is available in Colours by Materia (CbM*) powder coating. Choose between castors and glides.

*CbM = beige, mustard yellow, dusty pink, rusty red, burgundy red, blue grey, green, grey, dark grey, black, white

Since the end of August, we have had the honour of having two students from France with us at Materia, Lena Chasseloup and Anatole Durre who normally study at the EPF School of Engineering in Paris, France.

How has it been living in Sweden this autumn?
– This semester in Sweden was a great experience! It was nice to discover a new culture. The nature around Tranås is beautiful, and we were able to enjoy the lake, at least when it was not yet frozen. We had a great time here and we don’t want to go back.

What have you been doing during your time at Materia?
– The work carried out during this internship focused on a time study, with the aim of moving from a weekly to a daily planning. For this, we had to carry out a frequency study as well as a study of production times. Once these studies were completed, a solution had to be found to plan on a daily basis. The solution we chose was to develop an Excel program to automatically schedule and allocate each order by day according to priorities.

What have you learned?
– This internship gave us a better understanding of how a company works. We learned more about production lines and how to make a piece of furniture. We also learned to conduct studies, and deepened our knowledge of programming. This internship was also an opportunity to improve our Swedish.

What is the best thing about being an intern at Materia?
– The best thing about Materia is the very nice atmosphere, everyone was kind and welcoming with us. This is a part of the reason why we will keep very good memories of this internship.

Is there something special about Sweden you will miss when you return to France?
– What we will certainly miss are the people we have met. We will also have a hard time getting rid of good Swedish habits like Fika. The fresh air of Tranås will also be missed.

– It has been a pleasure to have Lena and Anatole at Materia for almost 4 months. With their commitment and curiosity, they have achieved a lot during their time with us. They have been an appreciated addition to our team and we wish them all the best in the future! says production technician Mikael Gustavsson.

Anatole and Lena.

Anatole and Lena together with Mikael Gustafsson, production technician at Materia.