History
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Where we come from
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.
A timeless design is as much a part of our philosophy as the careful selection of 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.
Sustainability
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What we work with
For us, sustainability begins at the product development stage: with repairable products designed for a long life cycle and a commitment to using recycled materials, resource-efficient designs and recyclable components wherever appropriate and technically feasible.
For us, sustainability does not end with product development. Our production operations are also geared to the efficient use of materials and energy and to high quality standards. We work together with our suppliers to establish the necessary conditions for durable seating developed with a due sense of responsibility.
Quality
What makes us stand out
When developing new products, our aim is to combine sustainability, innovation and good design. Not as a compromise, but as a commitment. A good example of this is our mesh box seat. Our aim in developing this seat was to combine high sitting comfort with a foam-free structure, a recycling-friendly construction and a distinctive design.
To achieve this, we explored, tested and developed each tiny detail. The result: Pocket springs provide comfortable seating, a spacer fabric ensures breathability, and the textile cover delivers the right look.
Less material. Well designed right down to the last detail. And as comfortable as a classic upholstered chair.
Regionality
Made am Bodensee
At the heart of our product development, prototypes are created on site – designers, developers and machine tool manufacturers work hand in hand.Close cooperation with our regional partners is an important part of our understanding of “Made am Bodensee”. A flat hierarchy facilitates communication, promotes efficient processes and supports resource-conserving production and high quality standards.
The entire production cycle – prototype build, tool build, fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery and assembly – follows clearly defined 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.
Social responsibility
How we engage with people
Diversity is an important part of our corporate culture. As an inclusive company, we shape jobs to accommodate different abilities and individual needs. We attach importance to mutual respect and enabling employees to contribute their personal strengths.
For many years now, our cooperation with social social institutions in the region has been part of our day-to-day business.CHRISTIANI e. V. and Seewerk, for example, manufacture components for our mechanisms, creating professional opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. Our company canteen is also supplied daily with freshly prepared meals by GpZ Überlingen. In this way we forge long-standing partnerships which are firmly rooted in our regional network.
This is a mindset we share throughout the Sedus Stoll Group, 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.
