In a world where many of us spend a large part of our day sitting, the importance of ergonomic sitting posture is becoming increasingly clear. While conventional office chairs often aim to keep us in a rigid position, at MOWO we rely on a concept that achieves the opposite: dynamic sitting.

Dynamic sitting means moving freely and naturally while sitting. The human body is designed for movement, not for standing still. Actively sitting on our stools activates muscles and stimulates blood circulation, which prevents muscle tension and back pain. Continuous micro-movements also activate our deep muscles, which support the torso and relieve the strain on the intervertebral disks.

Dynamic sitting can be tiring at first, as it puts strain on the muscles in a similar way to a workout. In the long term, however, it strengthens the back muscles, improves posture and promotes back health. In addition, regular movement while sitting increases concentration and productivity, a concept known as "fidgeting".

In contrast to conventional office chairs, our stools allow a variety of sitting positions and body movements. From gentle rocking and bouncing to wide swings, they encourage you to vary your sitting position and keep your body moving.

The secret of our furniture is based on understanding the elastic properties of wood, combined with innovative application and modern technology. Elastic wooden elements, such as springy slatted frames or the frames of cantilever chairs, are well known in the furniture sector - we have expanded the concept of elastic wood and adapted it to the entire piece of furniture.

We use the high bending strength of birch and beech wood fibers to produce a special, fine molded plywood that reacts elastically under load and adapts to individual needs. In order to be able to absorb stress in all directions without breaking, thin veneer layers are cross-glued and pressed under heat. Each product series went through an intensive development phase to achieve the ideal material thickness and composition of the wood.

We have succeeded in creating a highly functional wooden element that absorbs and supports movements in a unique form.

Our products consist of a core made of high-quality beech or birch veneer. Depending on the model series, this core is either openly visible, as in the Aera series, or covered with a decorative veneer in oak or walnut.

For the production of our products, only a very small amount of wood is used. For example, a stool requires 8-9 m² of wood veneer. This means that from 1 m³ of tree trunk, which yields an average of 800 m² of veneer, we can produce about 100 stools.

We only use FSC-certified veneers. The certification ensures that wood products come from forests managed according to the strict standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). These standards consider environmental aspects such as ecosystem protection and biodiversity, social aspects including the rights of workers and communities, and economic aspects to ensure sustainable use of forest resources.

All surfaces of our products are painted, which makes them water and dirt repellent. We use water-based paints, which can be produced in a more environmentally friendly way and have a lower VOC load compared to polyurethane and oil-based paints.

The wooden shapes are held together with PPM (polypropylene multifilament) cords in bright colors. Individual cord colors are available in rPET, which is made from 100% recycled PET bottles.

Our products are manufactured by a Greek family business that has specialized in the production of molded plywood parts since 1991. Awarded the FSC chain of custody certificate, they guarantee that all used materials come from responsible forestry and controlled sources and that fair working conditions are ensured for all employees.

In order to use materials in a way that is both resource-saving and economical, the majority of production waste is sold to a recycling company that processes it into chipboard, pellets and other products.

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Vienna furniture museum "Von ihr: Möbel von Frauen". Noch bis 08.09.2024.

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05. 2024 - Hollenegg Castle 'Wood-Land', Austria
12. 2023 - Bratislava Design Week, Slovakia
09. 2023 - Vienna Design Week, Austria
06. 2023 - Fifteen seconds festival, Graz, Austria
05. 2022 - Clerkenwell Design Week, London, UK
09. 2021 - Furniture Museum Vienna, Austria
10. 2020 - Dutch Design Week / digital
06. 2020 - Milan Design Week / digital
09. 2019 - Vienna Design Week, Austria
05. 2019 - Design without borders, Budapest, Hungary
11. 2018 - Global Grad Show, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10. 2018 - Biennale Interieur, Kortrijk, Belgium
09. 2018 - Mint Gallery, London Design Festival, UK
08. 2018 - Messums Wiltshire Gallery, Salisbury, UK
06. 2018 - Degree Show UAL, Central Saint Martins, London, UK