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In 1926, Gispen launched its first products: lamps. Each time W.H. Gispen added a new lamp to the collection, he incorporated the core elements of previously designed lamps. This approach allowed him to expand the collection efficiently, with minimal need for new components or production processes. Gispen was far ahead of his time—practicing what we now call "circular design."

From that point on, every design was an innovation in its own right. This legacy continued into office furniture and later evolved into complete office concepts. In 2015, we introduced the ZINN office chair, our most sustainable office chair to date.

Responsible Material Use

Over 60% of our company’s environmental impact stems from material production. That’s why we use materials responsibly and continuously improve our furniture to reduce its environmental footprint.

Designed for reuse

Our furniture is built to last. We design it modularly, making it easy to disassemble and repair individual components. Additionally, our circular services help delay recycling for as long as possible.

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Gispen ZINN office chair in black with black base and orange upholstered seat and black back front left view

The circular details of the ZINN

  • Designed for reuse  
  • Lightweight design  
  • Easily replaceable components  
  • Recycled materials 
  • A take-back system for components  
  • Interchangeable upholstery covers

The circular details of the S50

  • Designed for reuse  
  • Lightweight construction  
  • Interchangeable upholstery covers  
  • Recycled acoustic material  
  • Sustainably sourced wood (PEFC certified)  
  • Upholstery made from recyclable fabrics (mono-materials)
Gispen S50 table screen in green bottom detail view
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You can count on us to work towards our long-term goal: net zero emissions by 2050. This objective is part of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which we have committed to. By 2050, this means eliminating greenhouse gas emissions across all our business activities, including our five factories, warehouses, and supply chain.

Gispen moodboards of sustaianable materials

You can count on us to keep materials in circulation through innovation. We also choose recycled materials that are recyclable.

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Materials must be safe before we use them in a circular manner. We require our suppliers to comply with RSL and SVHC standards in accordance with the latest REACH regulations.

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We test all our own furniture for its impact on indoor air quality. This ensures that by 2030, it meets the highest achievable standard according to ANSI/BIFMA M7.1.

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