Working as a professional designer for many years, I became concerned about surrounding waste, especially in the textile and furniture industries. My personal curiosity and interest in natural materials came to mind as a starting point to address this issue.

While exploring the use of domestically produced materials in Norway, I discovered that a large portion of Norwegian wool production is discarded due to its coarse quality. At the same time, many furniture and textile products are neither recyclable nor biodegradable, as they are often composed of multiple materials. This complexity makes material separation labor-intensive and economically inefficient.

In response, I initiated a practice-based research process in order to understand wool’s material capacity and to develop solutions to these issues. Consequently, I developed a mono-material seating object designed to simplify recycling processes. The chair is constructed from only two biodegradable and recycled materials and can be easily disassembled, reducing the time and effort required for sorting. Each component, made from the same compound material, functions as a mono-material product in itself.

The majority of the chair is made from Norsk Spælsau wool, including both the threads and the filling. The remaining materials consist of recycled wool and industrial wool felt. This approach aims to highlight the potential of locally sourced Norwegian wool used in unconventional ways. Additionally, hand-stitching techniques were applied to emphasize craftsmanship and material integrity.