History

For over 90 years, the Bodensee region has been a source of seating that unites ergonomics, design and master craftsmanship. Our ambition is to continually reimagine “the art of sitting” – with durable products, responsibly sourced materials and a development process that addresses the smallest details.

This ambition originates from our founder Margarete Klöber. She established the health chair factory in 1935 aged 25, and focused unwaveringly on her vision of an ergonomic chair. Her courage, innovative spirit and passion for fine craftsmanship are stand-out features of Klöber to this day. 
 

Development and production are still based in the Bodensee region today – from the first design sketch through prototype and tooling, fabric cutting, sewing and upholstery to final assembly. This single-site structure facilitates quality, short paths and the freedom to keep evolving our products.

Durability and repairability are as much a part of our philosophy as long‑lasting design, the use of high‑quality recycled materials and the development of new solutions for healthy sitting. In 1999, Klöber became the premium brand of Sedus Stoll AG, combining the strength of an international corporate group with development and production in the Bodensee region.

At the heart of our product development, prototypes are created on site – designers, developers and machine tool manufacturers work hand in hand. A flat hierarchy promotes fast, sustainable innovations and reinforces our “Made am Bodensee” promise. This close cooperation ensures quality and efficiency, minimises resource consumption and strengthens our regional ties.

The entire production cycle – prototype build, tool build, fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery and assembly – all follows stringent quality guidelines. From the designer’s initial idea and throughout manufacturing, up to final inspection – we leave nothing to chance during this entire process, and only then does the finished product leave our factory in Owingen.

For us, our homeland is more than a manufacturing site. The landscape, craftsmanship and character of the Bodensee region shape our attitude just as much as our design. Regional partners and responsible sourcing are a firmly established part of our commitment: Made am Bodensee. 

Diversity is a natural part of our everyday working life. As an inclusive company, we create jobs that accommodate different abilities and individual needs. At the centre of this are respect, appreciation and the opportunity to contribute one’s own potential 
 
For us, social responsibility is reflected in how we interact with one another every day. That’s why we’ve been working with social institutions in the region for many years. CHRISTIANI e. V. and Seewerk manufacture components for our mechanisms, creating professional opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. Our company canteen is also supplied daily with freshly cooked meals by GpZ Überlingen. 

We share this mindset with Sedus Stoll AG, of which Klöber has been a part since 1999. Its majority owners, the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Bröcker Foundation, pursue charitable objectives: the Stoll VITA Foundation is committed to health, education and environmental protection, while the Karl Bröcker Foundation supports educational, therapeutic and health projects for children and young people. Together, they stand for social responsibility and long‑term thinking – values that also shape our actions.