A new chapter in sustainable design has arrived. Fredericia, the renowned Danish furniture company, has unveiled the Pato Paper Chair, a milestone in their pursuit of circular design. At its core is PaperShell, our fossil-free, high-performance material made entirely from biogenic material engineered for complete circularity.
PaperShell is a high-performance, sustainable alternative to glass fibre, aluminium, and plastic that could change the way you work with flat sheets and components. Combining high mechanical strength, heat resistance, and excellent machining capabilities, it offers both top-tier performance and a substantionally reduced environmental footprint – cutting CO₂e emissions by up to 98% compared to virg
PaperShell and its innovative material group are set to display at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025, aligning seamlessly with the event’s main themes of sustainability, creativity, material innovation and fresh ideas. This February 4–8, visitors to SFF25 will experience PaperShell in collaboration with leading designers and studios, including Emma Olbers and Olsson Lyckefors, as well as in the re
PaperShell’s materials are accessible through NCS+, the digital platform by NCS Colour.
Stilfold and PaperShell joined forces to see how far the boundaries of design and technology could be pushed in the “Hacking of Wood, Steel, and Origami” exhibition. A paper-metal fusion where tradition meets innovation. It showed how STILFOLD’s advanced origami software and folding technique could be combined with PaperShell’s innovative load-bearing cellulose composite.
Finally, PaperShell steps into the spotlight to highlight its collaboration with Arper, at Salone del Mobile, on the transformation of the iconic Catifa 53 chair into Catifa Carta. This milestone reflects the synergy between design and sustainability, showcasing the revolutionary use of PaperShell’s circular material in reinventing a beloved classic for a new era of conscious design.
