In connection with the launch of new colours for Active R3 Mesh, Malmstolen Colour Lab took shape. What began with a wider range of colour options and the possibility to choose a lacquered base became the starting point for a broader way of thinking about colour, materials and expression.
Malmstolen Colour Lab brings together our work with colours, textiles and materials in a living framework where function, comfort and aesthetics are closely connected.
Developed in close dialogue with our customers and with an understanding of how colour and form affect people, Colour Lab serves as a creative framework that makes it easier to adapt our products to different environments - with human well-being at the centre.
This year’s news
The launch of new colours and textiles for 2026 is an important part of Malmstolen Colour Lab. The colours are developed to work in many different types of environments - from calm workplaces to more dynamic and public settings.
With the option to choose a lacquered base, it becomes easier to create a cohesive overall impression. Within Colour Lab, we show how details can be used to enhance the expression and adapt the chair to the colours and materials of the space.
Colour & Form
Colour and form influence how we experience a space, how long we are able to stay focused and how secure we feel. Soft, organic shapes can create a sense of calm, while balanced colour palettes contribute to harmony and recovery.
Malmstolen’s Textile Suppliers
We collaborate with established textile suppliers who share our view on quality, sustainability and long-term responsibility.
Textiles for every project
Through Colour Lab, we have gathered textiles that meet high demands for durability, comfort and expression - enabling confident choices in every project.
Active R3 Mesh
Active R3 Mesh is developed for modern, activity-based work environments where movement, variation and visual lightness play an important role. With its flexible mesh back and balanced design language, the chair contributes to both high comfort and a calm expression in the space.
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Colour Lab combinations
Ember Red
Base: RAL 3005, Textile: Select 61186, Mesh textile: Krall + Roth 67
Calm Blue
Base: RAL 5011, Textile: Cura Loop 66165, Mesh textile: Krall + Roth 77
Umber Brown
Base: RAL 8019, Textile: Select 61189, Mesh textile: Krall + Roth 41
Soft Beige
Base: RAL 7047, Textile: Cura Loop 61168, Mesh textile: Krall + Roth 25
For different environments
Colour Lab is developed to function in a wide range of environments - from offices and meeting rooms to educational settings and specialised workplaces. The goal is to make it possible to adapt expression and materials to the needs of each space, without losing the overall cohesion.
Download Malmstolen’s Textile Chart here
The launch of new colours and textiles for 2026 is an important part of Malmstolen Colour Lab. The colours are developed to work in many different types of environments - from calm workplaces to more dynamic and public settings.
Malmstolen’s Standard Textiles
2026