We have made furniture at our own factory in Sykkylven, Norway, since 1940. Sustainability for us comes down to three things: local production, materials that last and furniture that can be repaired and passed on for generations. Our vision is simple: no one should want or need to throw away an LK Hjelle product. Ever.
All our furniture is made at our own factory in Sykkylven, the heart of Norway’s furniture industry. Nearly all our suppliers are located within around 90 kilometres of the factory. That means short transport distances, lower emissions and full control of quality throughout production.
We are proud to carry the Made in Norway label.
We use solid wood, durable upholstery fabrics, leather and sheepskin, chosen because they stand up to everyday use, not only because they are beautiful. Our seats are filled with high-resilience cold foam, designed to keep its shape and comfort for decades. Furniture should grow more beautiful with age, and that requires materials that can take it.
Circular design means a piece of furniture can be renewed instead of replaced. Many of our products are built with replaceable components and made for reupholstering, refurbishment and renewal. Modular construction lets products be extended and rearranged over time. All our new designs since 2021 are developed with this approach, and the design classics Siesta and Falcon are circular too.
Siesta, Falcon, Ada, Less, Gaia, Ami and Lobby.
– Year 1: Producing the chair accounts for 90.1 kg CO₂e.
– Year 10: A new seat cover instead of a new chair. Added footprint: 10.3 kg.
– Year 15: The seat foam is replaced and the rest of the chair is kept. Added footprint: 11.68 kg.
– Year 20: Full new upholstery, perhaps for a new owner. Added footprint: 30.15 kg.
The chair can go on for as long as someone looks after it.
We hold several environmental certifications, including Grønt Punkt, Miljøfyrtårn, EPD Norway, The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and Møbelfakta. Documentation for each product is available on its product page.
Where is LK Hjelle furniture made?
At our own factory in Sykkylven, on the west coast of Norway.
Can LK Hjelle furniture be repaired?
Yes, many of our products are designed so that parts can be replaced, and the furniture is made to be reupholstered and renewed. Contact us or your retailer to order spare parts
Which LK Hjelle products are circular?
Siesta, Falcon, Ada, Less, Gaia, Ami and Lobby.