From recycled waste
to solutions for design

Herleven means
to come to life again

From recycled waste to sustainable, aesthetic, and ecological solutions and final products. Solutions that are flexible in application and create high-end design products suitable to last within the circular economy.

Vision about life without waste, combined with our innovative and out-of-the-box thinking, has resulted in game-changing disruptive concepts, ready to transition to a sustainable world.

About us

Coatings

We transform waste streams into high-end coatings for furniture, interior projects, and design applications.

For instance, waste streams such as concrete, leather, jeans, or even wine corks are turned into upholstery, acoustic materials, or complete interior makeovers. Choose your coating and we will apply it.

What we do
Dark Leather
Light Leather
Cork
Jeans
Concrete
Rust
Alu
Gold
Copper
Brass

Any shape,
any surface

Whether you need to create a brand-new shape or renew an existing one, we can do that. Our team is equipped to handle even the wildest and most unconventional ideas, bringing your unique vision to life.

Soft surfaces

Comfortable, flexible, and seamless materials can be used to create waterproof furniture for indoor, outdoor, or spa settings. Individual solutions for your unique new projects or old furniture that need to be refurbished.

Hard surfaces

From rock-hard and super-durable furniture to chemical-resistant solutions suitable for heavy-duty environments. Due to the flexible application, every shape and size can be coated. From new products to refurbishing projects.

nice pouf coated with recycled jeans finish
red hair with recycled concrete finish

All by upcycling as much waste as possible, and ecological application on any shape or surface. The examples below show what projects and products we can create.

What we do
Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort
Office

Coatings

Concrete

Leather

Cork

Objects

Acoustic panels in the luminescent ceiling
Complex furniture

Materials

Hard foam
Soft foam
Acoustic foam

Red Bull
Office

Coatings

Concrete

Metal Rust

Objects

Steel walls
Concrete half pipes
Concrete stairs
Concrete pantry

Materials

Hard foam
Acoustic foam

University of Utrecht
University

Coatings

Concrete

Leather

Jeans

Objects

Ocean set & poufs
Refurbished chairs
Refurbished tables
Custom benches
Concrete pantry

Materials

Soft foam

Re'volutionary
approach to design

At Herleven, we believe in rethinking the way things are done. We see a world where sustainable practices are the norm and waste is minimized. That's why we're building our brand around the idea of "re":

RE Think

Every project starts with an idea. Creating something new is a fascinating process but with today's heavy consumption, we want the industry to rethink ideas to be more sustainable.

RE Design

All clients have different needs so we’re here to offer individual solutions. Our goal is to create an aesthetic, flexible, and timeless design that is suitable to last within the circular economy.

RE Produce

We make products and we refurbish products. A worn-out item does not have to be thrown away. We can give it a new look without creating waste.

RE Use

From idea to final product, we can fulfill every step and much more. We believe that every item deserves to be renewed or recycled and used for another purpose.

Every step of the process, from concept to creation, can be done in a way that promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility. With our commitment to the circular economy and innovative solutions, we're excited to be at the forefront of this movement toward a more sustainable future.

Sustainability
green forest

Interested in joining us on our mission? Let's talk!

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