The WiChair Wins the German Sustainability Award for Products 2026

An award that makes a difference—in the truest sense of the word: The new WiChair has been honored with the 2026 German Sustainability Award for Products. This prestigious award is considered one of the most significant accolades for sustainable commitment in Europe and honors companies and products that drive the transition to a sustainable economy through innovation and responsibility. Among the 48 finalists in the resources-transformation category, the chair impressed the judges with its exemplary combination of forward-thinking construction, ergonomic quality, and timeless design.

The pared-down, functional and timeless WiChair is in keeping with Wilkhahn’s design principles: minimalist, functional, and timeless. The oak seat and backrest shells with oak veneer, steel frames in Raw Steel or monochromatic color finishes, replaceable covers and full upholstery tap into diverse design options in offices, studios or homes.

Specific milestones document Wilkhahn’s commitment to eco-friendly product development: In 1996, the company was awarded the German Environmental Prize for the Picto, which can be completely disassembled. In 2012, the ON® became the first office chair ever to receive the Federal Ecodesign Award. The WiChair builds on this legacy with its choice of materials—steel and FSC Mix-certified molded wood—as well as its demountable and individually replaceable components.