Sustainably-Sourced Seating
Vepa Felt Fine Chairs offer sustainability, stylish and reliable office seating. Perfect for meeting rooms, conference spaces, cafeterias, visitor areas, and waiting rooms, these chairs combine modern design with exceptional eco-conscious craftsmanship. Each chair is made from 68 recycled PET bottles – fished directly from Amsterdam’s canals – and features a strong, steel frame and a seat pad made from 100% recycled polyester and marine waste SEAQUAL® yarn for comfort. Invest in sustainable seating today with Vepa Felt Fine Chairs.- Made from 100% recycled post-consumer PET felt - available in Light Grey or Anthracite
- Supports Plastic Whale’s mission for plastic-free waters (3% of Felt collection sales donated). For example, they support local organisations in Africa in tackling their plastic problems!
- Materials are not glued - can be fully stripped and recycled at end of life
- Compact and elegant tubular steel frame follows the shell’s curves
- Stackable up to 10 chairs
- Backed by a 5-year warranty
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Certifications
- Oeko-Tex® certified PET felt
- NEN-EN 16139 certified – European standard for safety, strength, and durability
- GS certification (German safety standard)
- Fire-resistant: BS 5852 / Crib 5 compliant
We have selected an eco-friendly fabric brand however many other fabric brands and colours are available. Please call us for more information and prices. Your furniture is made to order especially for you and cannot be cancelled once manufacturing has commenced.
What is Vepa?
Vepa is a Dutch family business committed to the sustainable and local production of office furniture. Founded in 1951, Vepa operates a 60,000m² factory in the Netherlands where all products are manufactured entirely in-house. With strong environmental values, Vepa is on a mission to become a fully waste-free company.From office chairs and tables to storage pedestals and accessories, Vepa’s elaborate designs focus on circular production and innovative reuse. They source materials in remarkable ways – for example, collecting plastic bottles fished directly from the canals of Amsterdam, which are then cleaned, shredded, and transformed into PET felt for chair shells.
Made From 68 Recycled PET Bottles
The Vepa Felt Fine Chair is a shining example of upcycled design, with each seat shell made from 68 recycled PET bottles fished directly from the canals of Amsterdam. These bottles are cleaned, shredded, and transformed into durable PET felt – a sturdy yet comfortable material that gives new life to plastic waste. The PET felt used is Oeko-Tex® certified, ensuring it’s safe and non-toxic for everyday use.Order today to support sustainable office furniture – with 3% of all Felt collection sales donated to Plastic Whale, an organisation dedicated to empowering local initiatives around the world.
Stylish & Stackable for Space-Saving Storage
Choose between Vepa Felt Finer Chairs with armrests or without, both designed with a slender tubular frame that complements the flowing lines of the PET felt shell. This elegant frame allows for compact stacking, up to 10 chairs without a trolley and 15 with, making them ideal for spaces that demand flexibility and easy storage. So when you need to outfit a busy office space with high-quality and sustainable seating, choose Vepa’s office chairs for their contemporary designs.Contact Us
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| Dimensions | (mm) |
| Overall Dimensions | W510 x D473 x H810 |
| Armrest Type | Fixed |
| Arm Height (from floor) | 655 |
| Testing Certification | BS 5852 / crib 5: fire resistant, NENEN 16139: European standard for all types of non domestic seating |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
PET bottles are plastic bottles made from Polyethene Terephthalate, a strong, lightweight, and recyclable plastic commonly used for packaging drinks like water, soda, and juice. Vepa takes these bottles from Amsterdam’s canals to transform them into PET felt, all while cleaning up Amsterdam’s waterways, reducing plastic pollution, and turning waste into stylish, sustainable office furniture.
How is a chair made from PET bottles?
Bottles are separated into colours, cleaned and shredded. Flakes are are processed to granulate and fibres. The granulate is used to make foam plates and fibres are made into PET felt mats. PET felt is supplied to the processor on large rolls. After the felt has been cut into the required size by the cutting machine, the felt is heated and pressed into the desired shape. No additional glue or other additives are used. A water jet cuts out the contour and the hole pattern. After which the component is ready for use.
The cool thing about this material is that the pressed PET felt can be re-used after usage. No waste.
What is Plastic Whale?
Plastic Whale is a social enterprise based in the Netherlands with a mission to create a plastic-free world. They fish plastic waste from canals, such as PET bottles and turn it into valuable products like furniture and even boats. When you buy from Vepa’s Felt collection, 3% of your purchase supports Plastic Whale’s ongoing work, including education programmes and clean-up efforts in areas affected by plastic pollution, such as parts of Africa.
What does BS 5852 mean?
BS 5852 is a British Standard highlighting fire resistance requirements for upholstered furniture fillings, such as foam. It sets out tests to assess how well these materials withstand ignition and how quickly flames spread. The standard ensures that the filling will not easily catch fire or burn quickly in the event of a fire.
