Materia

SWEDEN

Founded in 1992
Materia was founded by Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, both interior architects (SIR/MSA) and industrial designers (MSD). They had previously worked for several years as designers to some of the leading furniture and lighting companies in Sweden. Production began in Tranås in 1994. In 1998 the company head office was moved from Stockholm and the 'blue factory' was acquired. The workforce grew, and in autumn 2002 the production facilities were further extended with the addition of the 'yellow factory' for assembly and logistics. In the same year a new showroom was opened at Sibyllegatan 34, on the corner of Karlavägen in Stockholm. Under the guidance of Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, Materia has quickly grown into one of the most prominent design companies in the industry. Since 2004 Materia has been an independent brand of the office furniture group Kinnarps.

Materia
Bredkärrsgatan 7
SE-573 24 Tranås
SWEDEN
T +46 140 38 56 00
F +46 140 38 56 01
[email protected]

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'Gobble' Coat Rack

D E S I G N E R
Thomas Bernstrand

P R O D U C E R
Materia, Sweden
2001

M A T E R I A L
laquered steel


Winner of the Cdim award, Valencia Spain 2004. The coat rack 'Gobble' has attached considerable attention for its practical, unique and innovative design. Hooks secured in elastic bands provide efficient and versatile clothes storage. With a bundle of 24 hooks, the floor-standing version can easily 'gobble up' 50 outdoor garments. Gobble is also available in other versions.

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'Mayflower' Beam Sofa

D E S I G N E R S
Thomas Bernstrand
Lars Pettersson

P R O D U C E R
Materia, Sweden
2004

M A T E R I A L
polyurethane + steel


The 'Mayflower' beam sofa has the same expressive, elegant seat shell as the 'Mayflower' chair. The beams logical modular construction offers maximum variation in the number of seats. Its load-bearing structure supports the weight of five persons without the need for extra legs.

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'Mayflower' Chair

D E S I G N E R S
Thomas Bernstrand
Lars Pettersson

P R O D U C E R
Materia, Sweden
2004

M A T E R I A L
polyurethane + steel

'Mayflower', with its characteristic shape and contour, easily finds its place in the environment it occupies. The material of the seat shell is moulded polyurethane resting on tubular steel legs moulded into the shell. Choose between low or high back supports. With no armrests at all, open steel frames or completely upholstered arm rests. The leg supports are available as a simple four-legged construction, or a revolving seat support with a five spoke construction on wheels. All in chromium plated steel.

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'Subway' Magazine Holder

D E S I G N E R
Thomas Bernstrand

P R O D U C E R
Materia, Sweden
2008

M A T E R I A L
aluminum

The magazine holder 'Subway' is inspired from the classic advertisement pillars with layers and layers of posters. Subway's powerful expression makes it an expressive ingredient in all kinds of public areas. The standalone cylindrical model lends itself to placement in the middle of the room where the magazines are accessible from all directions. Textile-covered rubber bands keep the magazines in place. The Subway is available in three different heights as a floor standing model, and for wall mounting.

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