The R.U.M. Chair — The Original Circular Design Chair
The R.U.M. Chair — The Original Circular Design Chair
The R.U.M. Chair: Denmark's Leading Eco Friendly Design Chair
Some chairs are designed to look good. The R.U.M. chair is designed to do good — without ever asking you to choose between the two.
Born from a radical idea and built from materials the world had already discarded, the R.U.M. chair is the benchmark for what a truly sustainable designer chair can be. It is not a compromise. It is a statement — for the businesses and individuals who understand that how we furnish our spaces says everything about the values we actually hold.
What Makes R.U.M. Denmark's Most Sustainable Design Chair?
The name says it all: R.U.M. stands for ReUsed Materials. Every single component of the chair — from seat to base — is manufactured from post-consumer recycled materials that have been rescued, reprocessed and reimagined into something you would be proud to place at the center of your home or office.
This is not greenwashing. This is Full Circular Design — a business model, not a marketing claim.
Wehlers is Denmark's first B-Corp certified furniture brand, holding ourselves to the highest global standards of social and environmental performance. When you place an order for a R.U.M. chair, you are not just buying a chair. You are participating in a circular economy that removes waste from the world and puts design back into it.
Read more about our Full Circular model | What B-Corp certification means for you
Three Materials. Three Stories. One Chair.
Pharma Blue
Made from post-consumer pharmaceutical waste — injection pens and medical devices rescued from landfill. Developed with Novo Nordisk. The eco friendly design chair for life sciences and healthcare organizations.
Fisherman's Green
Made from ocean-recovered fishing nets — one of the most damaging forms of plastic pollution in the world's seas. The sustainable office chair that carries genuine meaning in every thread.
Keyboard Black
Produced from post-industrial plastic waste — offcuts and surplus from manufacturing processes worldwide. The eco friendly office chair for modern workplaces that demand a neutral aesthetic without neutral values.
Why Businesses Choose the R.U.M. Chair
Across Denmark and the wider European market, forward-thinking organizations are rethinking what goes inside their offices. ESG reporting requirements, employee expectations and client scrutiny have made sustainable procurement a boardroom priority — not a nice-to-have.
ESG and Sustainability Reporting
The R.U.M. chair comes with full material documentation, making it easy to include in your company's sustainability reporting. Every chair is traceable to its source material — a requirement that is becoming standard across EU procurement frameworks. Corporate and volume orders
Danish Design Quality That Lasts
Circular economy furniture is only truly sustainable if it lasts. The R.U.M. chair is engineered for durability — designed to outlast the trends, the office layouts and the companies that furnish themselves with throwaway solutions.
A Chair That Tells Your Story
The most powerful sustainability credential is the one that is visible. Place a Pharma Blue R.U.M. in your reception or a Fisherman's Green in your boardroom, and your commitment to a circular economy speaks for itself before a single word is said.
"The circular economy works differently. Materials are kept in use for as long as possible, waste is designed out of the system and products are built to be recovered and regenerated at the end of their life. At Wehlers, we call this Full Circular — and it is the non-negotiable baseline for every product decision we make."
The Circular Economy — And Why It Matters for Furniture
The linear economy — take, make, dispose — is the model that has driven furniture manufacturing for a century. Raw materials are extracted, processed into products, used briefly and discarded. The environmental cost is enormous, and the furniture industry is one of the world's largest contributors to landfill waste.
At Wehlers, every product decision — material sourcing, production process, packaging, logistics and end-of-life planning — is made with circularity as the non-negotiable baseline. The R.U.M. chair is the result of this thinking applied without compromise.
R.U.M. for the Home: Eco Friendly Design That Belongs Everywhere
The sustainable designer chair is no longer just for offices. An increasing number of conscious consumers are bringing circular economy thinking into their homes — choosing furniture that reflects a genuine commitment to the world their children will inherit.
The R.U.M. chair is at home in kitchens, dining rooms, home offices and creative spaces. Its clean Scandinavian lines and honest material story make it the eco friendly design chair that belongs in any interior where quality and values coexist.
Designed and Certified in Denmark
Denmark has long been the global benchmark for design that is both beautiful and responsible. Wehlers continues that tradition — but takes it further than most. As Denmark's first B-Corp certified furniture brand, we are independently verified to meet the highest standards of environmental and social performance. Our supply chain is transparent, our materials are traceable and our business model is built on the belief that profit and purpose are not in conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the R.U.M. chair made from?
The R.U.M. chair is made entirely from post-consumer recycled materials, including ocean-recovered fishing nets (Fisherman's Green), pharmaceutical waste (Pharma Blue) and post-industrial plastic (Keyboard Black).
Is the R.U.M. chair suitable for office use?
Yes. The R.U.M. chair is designed for both commercial and residential use. It meets the durability and comfort requirements of a modern workplace and comes with full material documentation for ESG reporting.
How do I care for the R.U.M. chair?
The R.U.M. chair requires minimal maintenance. The recycled plastic shell can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and is resistant to fading, scratching and everyday wear.
Does Wehlers ship to Germany, the Netherlands and the UK?
Yes. We offer shipping across Europe. View shipping options and rates.
What does B-Corp certification mean?
B-Corp is an independent global certification that verifies a company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Wehlers is Denmark's first B-Corp certified furniture brand. Learn more about our B-Corp certification.
Ready to Make the Sustainable Choice?
The R.U.M. chair is more than furniture. It is a decision — to furnish your space with something that reflects the world you want to live in.
Whether you are outfitting a single home office or sourcing for an entire organization, Wehlers is ready to help you make the most responsible and most beautiful choice you can make.