Mariekke Jansen

Mariekke Jansen

Mariekke Jansen’s playful use of woolen materials merges with her love for textile crafts. Her work revolves around wool waste. She experiments with different techniques such as tufting and felting and through this unique way of using wool, Mariekke creates recognizable, unique armchairs. By folding the cover and the filling together, you create strength in the backrest for a firm seat.

What I stand for is what I sit on
Every year 1.5 million kilos of wool are thrown away in the Netherlands. Wool has so many advantages, but because wool is laborious and Dutch wool itches, it is often returned to nature or even burned. Based on the idea that wool is too laborious, I designed an lounge chair where the wool filling only needs to be washed. And by folding the cover and the filling together, you create strength in the backrest for a firm seat. ​

Wool has the property that the fiber springs back to its original shape. As a result, the chair retains its shape. Wool is also much stronger than, for example, cotton. And it beats the lifespan of chemical foam rubber, which is now often used for lounge chairs and sofas. And are you ready for something different? Then you can order a new cover from us at a reduced price and we will reuse the wool fillment of your lounge chair.