Alder Stool

Name: Alder Stool
Brand: Mater
SKU: BP06779
Price: 1260.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,260.00

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, this rounded stool is made from a biodegradable plastic using exclusive Matek® technology. It's crafted by Mater, a Danish brand that champions sustainability and ethical design.

Details

The wide, flat surface of this versatile stool makes it ideal for extra seating or even a bedside table. After extensive testing and development, Mater created a biodegradable plastic using Matek® technology, allowing the material to eventually decompose back into nature over time. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, this innovative piece combines sustainability with modern design, offering an eco-friendly option without compromising style or durability.

Made from a biodegradable plastic blend and Matek®, a proprietary material that mixes coffee shell waste, wood waste, and industrial plastic waste
Frame is made from recycled steel
Indoor and outdoor use
Easily integrates into a variety of spaces, from your home to a business
Designed by Patricia Urquiola

Dimensions

Width: 14.17"
Depth: 14.17"
Height: 17.40"

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Warranty & Care

Two-year warranty.

Matek® is easy to clean and requires very little maintenance. For daily care, dust the surface with a soft cloth. The surface can be cleaned with a soft cloth wrung in a mild solution of lukewarm water and a universal cleaning detergent.

Avoid use of abrasive cleaning agents and aggressive cleaning detergents as this might damage the surface. Avoid placing furniture in direct sunlight, or excessive heat or humidity. For tabletops, use trivets under hot objects, such as coffee pots and cups, to prevent damage to the surface.

Shipping, Setup, & Returns

Shipping

Free shipping.

Setup

Assembly required.

Returns

Returns must be initiated within 10 days from order receipt and are subject to a 30% restocking fee.

Sustainably Made

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Design in harmony with the planet.

Forward-thinking craftsmanship.

Meet Mater

Innovative Danish brand Mater reuses everything from coffee shells to plastic waste to create their sustainable designs. Based in Copenhagen since 2006, they’ve long championed an approach to manufacturing that prioritizes minimal environmental impact. Their name means “mother” in Latin, signaling a promise to honor Mother Earth through high-quality pieces with timeless simplicity.

The Future of Furniture

Through years of research and testing, Mater invented Matek® — a unique, patented material that enables the brand to make furniture from waste materials. Matek offers unprecedented tactility and materiality with features that resemble timeless materials like stone, terrazzo, or even marble. It’s water-repellent and highly durable, and considered to be a material in line with wood, stone, or any other raw material. The newest version of Matek® is biodegradable and decomposes fully over time.

Designer Spotlight

Patricia Urquiola knows creativity and function are a poetic, playful match that enhances the human experience. Born in Spain, she now lives and works in Milan where she owns Studio Urquiola. Patricia’s pragmatic and practical approach to design is infused with personality, giving everyday objects a lively sensibility.

A Return to Nature

Testing and fine-tuning technology has enabled Mater to integrate biodegradable plastic as a binder material in the brand’s Matek material. It’s made using renewable resources instead of fossil fuels like conventional plastic. Sugarcane is the key ingredient. After extracting juice from the sugarcane plant, the dried leaves are used as fuel to heat and ferment the sugarcane juice. This sustainable approach minimizes waste and reduces environmental footprint. Additionally, sugarcane is a rapidly renewable resource. It absorbs carbon dioxide and can be harvested without artificial irrigation.