We take our responsibility seriously, producing high-quality products, made to use and built to last. We collaborate with industry leaders and suppliers because we recognize that opting for better solutions is a shared responsibility and brings us all closer, faster, to lessen environmental harm and improve social impact. We exclusively work with third-party experts to test and certify our products.

In our process, we dare to blend different time periods, design directions, cultures and materials. This results in products that exude attitude and relevance, bridging the gap between classic and modern design and establishing our relevance in the market.

For several of our furniture pieces, spare parts can be removed. For instance, our Elephant, NY11, and Bufala Chairs come with replaceable seat pads.

We maintain high standards for product quality and ethical manufacturing conditions. We partner with trusted production companies known for their high-quality standards and a commitment to sustainability and worker well-being.

The majority of the NORR11 collection is manufactured using European supplies that strictly adhere to EU environmental standards and industry certifications. The remaining portion of our collection is produced in China with production partners with expertise within specific fields. We conduct regular visits to production sites to ensure they align with our quality standards. In accordance with legislation, an Amfori BSCI report is generated yearly to uphold consistent with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 

Our strategically located warehouse, on the outskirts of Berlin, is close to our production and logistics partners, facilitating efficient delivery to key European markets. Whenever possible, we deliver directly from our manufacturers to the customer, reducing unnecessary freight between production facilities and warehouses.

Packaging

We are taking steps towards improving more sustainable alternatives in our protective packing. All of our packaging cardboard is FSC certified, and in 2022, we started replacing styrofoam with cardboard for our lighting products.

We prioritize honest, responsibly sourced quality materials. Our suppliers are industry leaders, with many having over 50 years of experience and all operate at the highest environmental standards.

As part of our DNA, we work with natural materials with durable properties that are sourced responsibly. Natural materials such as wood, leather, bamboo, rattan, metal, and travertine form the body of our collection. Additionally, some of our products incorporate man-made materials, and the same applies to certain fabrics used for upholstery. For instance, the seat shells for the Langue series are molded from a highly durable glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve the choice of materials used for our collection.

We use leather from renowned Sørensen Leather. The leather hides we use are natural byproducts from other industries. These hides are produced in strict compliance with international standards for animal welfare and hygiene. You can learn more about the different leather we use here.

Most of our wood is FSC certified and sourced within the EU. We use water-based lacquer for all our wooden products. This choice reduces the emission of harmful substances significantly, leading to better indoor and outdoor air quality and improved working conditions during production. Read more about the wood we use here.

To minimize waste, we reuse shapes, molds and reappropriate by-products of the production line when possible. 

To learn more about our the materials we use, explore our material page.

To maintain our commitment to high quality, we prioritize ongoing testing as a fundamental aspect of our development procedures. Our goal is that all furniture eventually will uphold different certifications. This is your guarantee that our products are responsibly made and safe to use. 

We've chosen tests, labels, and certificates that relate to our product range and address different aspects of responsibility. Our goal is for all our furniture to eventually meet either an EN European Standard or pass an ANSI/BIFMA test.