Design Built for Circularity: The R.U.M. Chair by C.F. Møller Design

The R.U.M. Chair is where award-winning Scandinavian minimalism meets a zero-waste mandate. Designed in collaboration with C.F. Møller Design, its form is intentionally clean, enduring, and engineered from the start to enable the circular economy. We prove that specification for verifiable sustainability does not require a compromise on aesthetics or user comfort.

 

The Designer Partnership: C.F. Møller Design

We partnered with the internationally recognized architects and designers at C.F. Møller Design to ensure the R.U.M. Chair was not merely recycled, but revolutionary. Their ethos—creating solutions that are responsible, functional, and aesthetically enduring—perfectly aligned with our mission: "furniture for good".

This collaboration ensures every chair is built to last decades, protecting your project investment against obsolescence.

The C.F. Møller Design is described here: 

"....In our practice we build upon Scandinavian design traditions and aim to achieve a simple and clear expression with a focus on function, aesthetics and communication. We challenge habitual thinking and seek new opportunities based on the users and often in collaboration with them. We approach all tasks openly and humbly and, in close dialogue with our partners, focus on creating usable, sustainable and original design solutions of long-term sustainable quality at the right price...."

Jon Brøcker, Head of Product Design, Master in Design and Architect maa: "Designing the R.U.M. chair required rethinking material, function, and end-of-life—making sustainability the core of the aesthetic."

Asger Rimmen Jacobsen, Designer, Arkitekt cand.arch: "The R.U.M. chair was born from a circular vision: to conquer the complexity of mono-material design. It was a demanding challenge that pushed the boundaries of what is possible, and we are proud to say we delivered a sustainable and elegant solution."

Design Philosophy: Form Follows Circularity and Comfort

The chair's unique design elements directly support its high-performance and zero-waste claims.

1. Ergonomics, Aesthetics, and Enduring Comfort

The R.U.M. chair's minimalist form is engineered for daily use. We frequently hear from our clients: ".... and you sit really well in the R.U.M. chair." This ergonomic success is critical for supporting a productive workforce and is non-negotiable, proving that sustainable innovation does not require sacrificing comfort.

2. Modular & Engineered for Life

The Wehlers Take-Back Guarantee is possible because of the chair's engineering.

  • Modular Construction: Every component is designed to be easily serviced and replaced. If a seat or base is damaged, it can be quickly swapped out, and the damaged part returned to our recycling stream.

  • Maximized Functional Lifespan: This modularity drastically extends the chair's life, minimizing maintenance costs and supporting the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the FULL circularity arguments.

3. Material Integration & Transparency

The design celebrates the material's origin rather than hiding it. The clean form showcases the unique finishes created from complex waste streams. One waste stream is one color, no ugly substances added:

Awards & Validation

The R.U.M. Chair has been recognized by top international design peers, providing verifiable assurance of its quality and innovation.

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