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mater - furniture and lighting catalogue 2011

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document outlines the ethical and sustainable practices of the brand Mater, which supports international declarations on human rights and labor rights. Mater focuses on creating timeless, durable products that are environmentally and socially responsible.

Brand Philosophy
Mater, meaning 'mother' in Latin, emphasizes responsible production in response to environmental challenges. The brand aims to create aesthetically pleasing and sustainable products, avoiding a 'cradle to landfill' lifecycle.

Approach to Production
Mater collaborates with local artisans in Jaipur, India, to produce handcrafted items using traditional skills and sustainable materials. The brand focuses on small-scale production, utilizing materials like recycled aluminum and sustainably sourced wood.

Commitment to Sustainability
The brand is committed to sustainable practices throughout its production chain, using recycled or renewable materials and participating in initiatives like Susbiz India to improve production techniques and working conditions.

Product Descriptions
  • Stools: Handcrafted in Jaipur, available in materials like dark stained hardwood, oak, and recycled aluminum, participating in fair trade programs.
  • Mill Table: Made from recycled teak and neem wood with aluminum legs, a collaboration between Indian and Danish designers.
  • Bowl Table Series: Crafted from sustainably harvested mango wood, multifunctional and designed to minimize environmental impact.
  • Trumpet Coatstand: Made from local hardwood, showcasing traditional wood-turning skills.
  • Box System/Lounge Table: Made from mango wood, multifunctional as shelves or tables.
  • Gymnasium Collection: Inspired by sports, using sustainable materials like Danish pine and oak, with profits supporting sports in developing countries.


Conclusion
Mater's design philosophy emphasizes creating functional, beautiful, ethically produced, and environmentally sustainable products. The brand's commitment to transparency and responsibility is evident in its production practices and material choices.

Gymnasium Collection
Inspired by sports, the Gymnasium collection uses sustainable materials like renewable pine and Danish oak, crafted by Bruno Hansen Carpentry. Profits support sports in developing countries.

Product Variants
  • Full Court Edition: 70cm x 120cm x 45cm
  • Free Throw Edition: 70cm x 38cm x 40cm
  • Half Court Edition: 70cm x 70cm x 45cm
  • Baseline Edition: 95cm x 70cm x 45cm

Dome Lamp Series
Designed by Todd Bracher, made from partly recycled aluminum, available in various colors, handmade in Denmark using a spinning technique.

Shade Light Series
Designed by Signe Bindslev Henriksen & Peter Bundgaard Rützou, crafted in Jaipur using hand-spun aluminum with a hand-hammered pattern, participating in the Susbiz India sustainable program.

Orbit Lamp
Designed by Henriksen & Rützou, featuring a wood and steel frame with opalescent glass, crafted in Jaipur under fair trade practices.

Reference Projects
Mater products are used in various international projects, including hotels, restaurants, and corporate spaces.

Ethical Standards
Mater adheres to the United Nations Global Compact principles, focusing on human rights, labor standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption.

Contact Information
Mater's showroom and office details are provided, along with contact information for press inquiries.
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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.