(Denmark) – Danish green-tech design brand Mater has launched the Terra Collection, its first lighting series designed in collaboration with Copenhagen-based OEO Studio. The collection is crafted from Matek, Mater’s patented composite material made from post-consumer electronic waste and coffee shell residue.

Matek, originally developed for furniture, blends fibres such as sawdust or coffee shell residue with a binder made from recycled plastics, including e-waste or bioplastics. This results in a mouldable material suitable for lighting design.

OEO Studio selected Matek for its ability to simplify the manufacturing process by integrating elements that typically require additional materials and components, reducing production complexity and costs.

Thomas Lykke, Head of Design and Founding Partner of OEO Studio, stated: “The design draws inspiration from the possibilities offered by Matek. It is minimalist, precise, and timeless. The simple conical form is harmoniously balanced, contrasting beautifully with Matek’s tactile quality. This imparts fresh and intriguing expression to the series, setting it apart from what is typically seen in the lighting market.”

The Terra Collection includes a wall lamp (available as hardwired or cordless), a pendant, and a portable lamp. The portable version features three brightness levels and provides up to 10 hours of illumination on a full charge.

Currently, the collection is exclusively distributed in the UK by David Village Lighting in Sheffield. Managing Director James Village commented: “At David Village Lighting, we are committed to curating the most innovative and sustainable lighting solutions for the UK’s design industry. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Mater to be the exclusive UK retailer of the new Terra collection, designed by OEO Studio. We love that Mater has sustainability at the heart of everything it does, and Terra is its first series of lighting crafted out of post-consumer e-waste and coffee shell waste. We feel the Mater Terra collection is the perfect addition to the David Village Lighting catalogue and are delighted to exclusively launch this collection.”

Stay tuned for more! We will be releasing an in depth feature on the Terra Collection for our material feature in issue #61 due to be released in September.

www.materdesign.com
www.oeo.dk
www.davidvillagelighting.co.uk