Plant to product @ Form/Design Center

08 October – 01 November 2025

An installation by Siri Gerda Lövén and Kanja Victoria Johansson from Beckmans College of Design, exploring the ‘Mat’ chair from Normann Copenhagen and the journey from plant to product.

The exhibition presents the story of the chair through three podiums – from the raw plant material, through the design and manufacturing process, to the final product. The installation emphasizes the natural origin, the thoughtful craftsmanship, and the circular qualities that define the chair’s design.

Mat Chair Collection

After many years of research and development, Normann Copenhagen has created a groundbreaking chair collection designed by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen. Mat is made of hemp and eelgrass – natural, renewable materials that replace traditional plastic in shell chairs. By combining innovative material choices with timeless design, the collection points the way toward a more circular furniture production, where waste is recycled and each chair can return to the cycle.

Siri Gerda Lövén

Siri Gerda Lövén is particularly interested in everyday products and how their beauty can be highlighted. She explores the possibilities of challenging production methods and using local resources to create elegant and functional solutions without compromising aesthetics.

Kanja Victoria Johansson

As a designer, Kanja Victoria Johansson focuses on exploring the relationship between material, form, and function, while investigating how different design practices can evolve in step with a changing world. Her interests range from industrial design and interiors to everyday objects, and she is drawn to projects that create meaningful connections between people, objects, and spaces.