Long-life products are one of the most important factors for a sustainable future. Savo’s recyclable design philosophy and layer-by-layer design allows all components to be taken apart, repaired and updated over time instead of replacing the entire product.
The circular use of furniture will help us reduce our climate impact. Savo’s office chairs have a layer-by-layer design that allows all components to be repaired and updated, instead of replacing an entire chair.
Our climate is affected by a variety of factors. To achieve a sustainable society, we must all take responsibility and protect the environment. The furniture industry’s environmental impact has created an awareness in the industry, giving rise to discussions on the circular economy. Because 85 percent of the climate emissions from furniture come from the materials, recycling can help us reduce its climate impact by 20–40 percent compared to buying new. While recyclable furniture design is good, it does not automatically provide lower overall environmental impact. Product lifetime is what actually matters most. Producing within the limits of the planet’s resources requires us to extend the life, value and functionality of products, components and materials.
At Savo, we believe taking responsibility and helping to achieve a sustainable future are important. For us, sustainable development is about integrating responsible behaviour into everything we do – from the very first design sketch to the final product. It’s why designing reusable chairs is something Savo has wholeheartedly adopted. Our design philosophy also includes using materials, energy and resources efficiently and intelligently to reduce our environmental impact. Because we endeavour to use the least possible material and aim for versatile functionality, our furniture’s layer-by-layer design allows each component to be renovated and upgraded, instead of replacing the entire piece of furniture. Savo helps drive the development of sustainable office chairs by designing innovative, recyclable products with long technical lifespans.
In keeping with its watchwords “reduce, reuse, repair, recycle” Savo makes office chairs according to a recyclable, layer-by-layer design that allows all parts to be removed, repaired or replaced. Timeless, flexible design with simple structures also delivers aesthetically sustainable products that stand the test of time. Layer-by-layer design not only means longer life, but also allows materials to be recycled when components or the entire piece of furniture has to be replaced. And because layer-by-layer also adds an extra dimension by allowing you to redesign and renew the chair whenever you need, we help you upgrade your furniture with new parts. This gives furniture new life without your having to buy a brand new piece. Savo chairs are simply built to last and be cherished.
Furniture design using the circular layer-by-layer philosophy can be redesigned and renewed whenever necessary. We will help you upgrade your products with new parts.
As a cross between an office chair and wooden chair that is sustainable in terms of the circular economy, Savo 360 is a typical example of our recyclable design philosophy. All components are removable and interchangeable, making it possible to change the seat’s appearance over time. Also, the classic wooden designs are built to last, making Savo 360 a chair you will want to cherish. In line with its overarching focus on sustainability, Savo uses recyclable materials in production. Savo 360 comprises 68 percent recycled and renewable materials and no less than 26 percent of the chair is made from FSC® certified* wood, which is a high proportion for an office chair. FSC® certified wood comes from responsibly managed forests and has a lower climate impact than recycled plastics and aluminium.
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Savo Spine, designed in collaboration with Form US With Love, is a sustainable chair that distinguishes itself by its layer-by-layer design. Its circular design formed the basis for creating Savo Spine as a modular platform with replaceable components. With flexibility as its primary characteristic, Spine can be remodelled to suit requirements or remedy wear. The design not only gives the platform aesthetic and ergonomic advantages, but also a sustainability that will stand the test of time.
Thanks to its layer-by-layer design, the chair is easy to customize and renovate as required by replacing components, repainting or reupholstering. This allows the product to enjoy new life without the customer having to invest in a brand new piece. Also, the material is easily recycled when all or part of Savo Spine has to be replaced. In this way, the chair not only achieves sustainability through its flexible, modifiable design, but also by promoting reuse and material recycling.
