Recycling furniture

Furniture made from recycled material at the pro office shop

In this category you will find furniture made entirely or partly from recycled material. For each product we state the material composition and the origin of the recycled material, as far as the manufacturer provides this information.

Vitra Tip Ton RE from recycled plastic

€323.30

Wiggle Stool by Vitra

Vitra Cork Bowl by Jasper Morrison

€148.75

Stool or low table Cork Family

€448.55

Fritz Hansen Egg™ Re-Wool

€9,273.72

Fritz Hansen No2™ Recycle chair

€276.03

Vitra Wiggle Side Chair by Frank Gehry

€975.20

You will find the Vitra Tip Ton RE in the pro office Shop. According to the manufacturer, it is made from recycled polypropylene. The Tip Ton chair was designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby; it is ergonomically shaped and stackable, which makes it space-saving. The Tip Ton RE is also suitable for gardens and other outdoor areas; up to four chairs can be stacked. The chair was originally developed for the school sector and weighs 4.5 kilograms. The items in the Cork Family – Model A, B and C, stool and coffee table – as well as the Cork Bowl by Jasper Morrison are made from recycled cork according to the manufacturer. Cork is obtained from the bark of the cork oak. The material is light, robust and flame-retardant. Due to the colours and structures of this natural material, every piece differs in appearance.

Materials and certifications of the manufacturers

The manufacturers Vitra, USM Haller, Thonet, Fritz Hansen, Knoll International and Kartell focus on high-quality materials and avoid short-lived design trends. Many of the designs in the shop are regarded as classics in the retro style. The following information comes from the respective manufacturers and can be viewed on their websites. Which certificates and material details apply to a particular product is stated with the individual item.

Vitra International AG

Vitra has been certified to ISO 14001, the standard for environmental management systems, since 1997. Some of the products are certified to GREENGUARD Gold, which tests the emission of volatile organic compounds into indoor air. Individual products carry the Blauer Engel label. For materials such as fibreglass, Vitra offers a take-back programme. Vitra also uses unconventional materials: the Wiggle Side Chair by Frank Gehry from the "Easy Edges" furniture series consists largely of corrugated cardboard.

USM U. Schärer Söhne AG

USM has been awarded the Cradle to Cradle® certificate for the USM Haller products and the USM Kitos M desk. Cradle to Cradle® is a certification system that assesses, among other things, the reusability of raw materials across several product life cycles and the chemicals used. USM Haller furniture can be used to furnish your living room or your office.

Thonet GmbH

The individual components of the furniture can be separated. Information on wood certifications and electricity sourcing is available from the manufacturer.

Fritz Hansen

Fritz Hansen is certified to ISO 14001, FSC® and the EU Ecolabel. Chrome plating is used to extend the service life of metals. According to the manufacturer, the adhesives used for the upholstery are water-soluble and foam is expanded using water. Glass-fibre reinforced plastics consist of pure glass.

Knoll International

Knoll International is certified to ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. The company focuses on high-quality materials and careful workmanship.

Kartell

Kartell has received GREENGUARD certification, which tests the emission of volatile organic compounds into indoor air. Kartell uses biomass as a material in moulding and injection moulding processes. The material is certified as bio-based by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). The first object made from this material to be offered is the modular Componibili container, designed in 1967 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri.

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FAQs

What recycled furniture does pro office offer?

pro office offers recycled furniture such as the Vitra Tip Ton RE and cork furniture from the Cork Family, as well as products by Vitra, USM Haller, Thonet, Fritz Hansen and Muuto containing recycled content. Details on material composition and recycled content are stated with the individual product.

How should furniture made from recycled materials be properly cared for?

Furniture made from recycled materials should be cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth and mild detergents. Avoid using harsh cleaners, abrasive products, or rough sponges to protect the surfaces. Depending on the material, specific care may be necessary, such as occasionally oiling wood or wiping down plastic surfaces with a dry cloth.

What materials are used in recycled furniture?

The materials used include recycled wood, plastic, metal, and textiles. The exact composition varies depending on the product and manufacturer.

How can the recycled content of a piece of furniture be identified?

The proportion of recycled materials is generally stated in the product information or the manufacturer's technical documentation. In doing so, it is important to note whether the figure refers to the entire piece of furniture or merely to individual components, such as the seat shell, the upholstery, or the packaging.

Can recycled furniture be recycled again at the end of its useful life?

Whether reuse or recycling is possible depends on the materials used and how easily they can be separated. Components made of a single material or those that are easy to disassemble can usually be reintegrated into existing recycling processes more effectively than permanently bonded composite materials. Authoritative details can be found in the manufacturer's information.

What is the difference between recycled and recyclable furniture?

Recycled furniture contains materials that have already been used and subsequently reprocessed. Recyclable furniture, on the other hand, is designed so that its materials can be recovered at the end of its service life. A product can possess both characteristics, though this is not automatically the case.