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R.U.M. Original – Keyboard Black is a sustainable design chair made from recycled E-waste, engineered for both high-end residential spaces and professional B2B environments.
E-waste products consist of reused plastic materials from discarded electronic devices. With technological appliances being produced and consumed to a large extent—making it the fastest-growing waste stream in Europe—it is vital to reuse the considerable amount of E-waste that naturally arises from global consumption. All the E-waste material utilized in this specific Wehlers architectural chair is sourced from Austria and processed to meet commercial high-traffic standards.
Use & Versatility - R.U.M. is highly versatile, performing exceptionally well as a sustainable office chair, a corporate task chair, or a durable dining chair for public and private spaces. Whether it is integrated into workspace projects, contract furniture installations, or used in a private home, the R.U.M. chair can take a beating. It is a sustainable design piece that satisfies modern office seating demands while fitting perfectly into a shared ambition for a green, circular future.
Design - The iconic architectural expression of the chair was created by C.F. Møller Design, an integral part of C.F. Møller Architects—one of Scandinavia's oldest and largest architectural firms. C.F. Møller Design collaborates internationally on the innovative development of functional products for people, buildings, and cities. Their and our vision is to improve the lives of people and the planet. C.F. Møller Design describes the creation of R.U.M. as a friendly, comfortable, and practical architectural chair, optimized for public spaces, modern corporate offices, and private homes.
Sustainability & B-Corp Certification - R.U.M. stands for Re-Used Materials. As a certified B-Corp, Wehlers anchors this product in a strict circular economy framework. The entire design process follows a circular thinking approach: only two primary materials are used in the production of the R.U.M. chair, ensuring that 100% of the components can be recycled continuously for new Wehlers furniture through our official Take-Back System.
Specifications & Dimensions:
• Category: Sustainable Office Chair / Contract Design Chair
• Material formulation: Keyboard Black (Recycled E-Waste)
• Seat depth: 39.5 cm
• Seat width: 43.5 cm
• Seat height: 46 cm
• Total height: 80.25 cm
Our life cycle assessments demonstrate that engineering furniture from recycled waste significantly lowers emissions. Below is the verified carbon footprint for the R.U.M. Original - Keyboard Black configurations:
| Configuration Type | Upholstery / Specification | Carbon Footprint |
|---|---|---|
| R.U.M. Original (Standard) | No Upholstery (Pure E-Waste Plastic & Recycled Steel) | 15.2 kg CO2e |
| R.U.M. Original (Upholstered) | Sport Textile by Kvadrat (100% Ocean-Bound Polyester) | 18.5 kg CO2e |
| R.U.M. Original (Upholstered) | Re-Wool Textile by Kvadrat (45% Recycled Wool) | 21.2 kg CO2e |
*All carbon accounting data (CO2e) is quantified per asset and verified through third-party product lifecycle assessments referenced in Wehler-product-cataloque-maj24-EUR.pdf.