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The Mater Story
Founded in 2006 by business executive Henrik Marstrand, Mater is a Danish lighting and furniture design brand with a conscience. It became apparent to Marstrand that the only way to change how design is approached (i.e. from an ecological and social standpoint) was to create a company with that mindset from the ground up.
Read MoreMater’s ideology is best described by their mission statement of “Design, Craftsmanship, and Ethics.” With that in mind, Mater challenges the norm by using only sustainably procured materials and by establishing mutually beneficial and cooperative business practices with artisan workshops in other countries. Currently, Mater collaborates with a diverse group of 10 outside designers —in Germany, India, Denmark, and Spain just to name a few—all contributing to the timeless and natural style that Mater embodies.
Why We Love Mater Lighting
With this good-design-meets-sustainable-practice mentality, it is no surprise that the root of Mater is actually the Latin word for “mother”. Throughout the entire lighting and furniture product line, this reverence for mother earth is made apparent by the shapes, materials, and stories that accompany each design.
Fun Facts About Mater
Remarkably after two years in business, Mater went on to win the Best Debut Design Brand by Wallpaper* Magazine in 2008.
Noteworthy Lighting from Mater
Fittingly named after the word for “acorn” in Finnish, the Mater Terho Medium Pendant is designed with the humble beauty of nature in mind. An alder wood cap (responsibly sourced from Europe) is paired with an opal glass shade that is mouth-blown in the Czech Republic. The muted color palette has a calming effect that is further enhanced by the soft diffused light and smoothness of the wooden structure.

Slender and textured frame, beautiful upholstery. The Barbana Stool from Arteriors is an exquisitely poised seat that adds luxury and comfort to modern home bars. The delicate legs are hand-forged iron that create soft impressions in the metal for a ...
In the 1950’s, Charles and Ray Eames re-imagined the mid-century style of dining furniture with the original Eames Wire Stool. The creation of Eames Wire Stool with Seat Pad collaborates quality materials with timeless aesthetic. At the bar or counter, ...
Enjoy high bar seating in the comfort of your own home with the Vincent Sheppard Lily Stool. This contemporary style barstool is built with a strong aluminum frame and natural-colored oak base, resulting in a sturdy and stylish look and ...
Simple, straightforward, and strong. The Loft Stool from Muuto offers an appealing industrial accent to indoor living spaces. Ideal for providing seating at bars or counters, it rises from a four-legged structure in powder-coated steel, the slender front legs and ...
Classic design gets a playful, modern twist. The Magis Tom and Jerry Stool adds drama and style to your kitchen counter, dining space, bar, school, or office. Designer Konstantin Grcic takes the traditional workshop stool and includes a joint of ...
Comfort and elegance have found a middle ground. The Copeland Furniture Modern Farmhouse Tractor Stool, with careful detailing and a smooth surface, offers a beautiful answer to your seating questions. With gorgeous Hardwood making up the slender legs and the ...