De Vorm

De Vorm integrates product design with manufacturing processes from the initial concept. The manufacturer states that its approach follows a “production-first” principle: the product design and its manufacturing method are developed together to reduce unnecessary production steps, energy consumption and waste.

Modularity and production tailored to each project's specific needs are also important. Many De Vorm products are made to order, removing the need to produce large quantities of standard variants in advance. This reduces the risk of overproduction and allows furniture to be tailored more precisely to a particular interior.

De Vorm works with various European designers on its collections. Notable names include Ivan Kasner and Laurens van Wieringen, whose designs demonstrate the brand's characteristic approach: simple forms, clever manufacturing solutions and an emphasis on functionality.

At De Vorm, sustainability is not merely an additional consideration, but one of the fundamental principles of both development and manufacturing. The brand focuses on longevity, recycled materials, fewer production steps and the recyclability of individual components.

PET Felt is a notable example. The material used in De Vorm products contains up to 60% recycled PET, with plastic bottles sourced from European sorting centres. PET Felt itself is also recyclable.

De Vorm also uses locally recycled aluminium, which, according to the manufacturer, requires approximately 95% less energy to process and produces 80% less CO₂ than primary aluminium production. De Vorm is an FSC® and PEFC certified company and uses recyclable or recycled packaging materials.