Our People & Our Planet
Responsible Manufacturing. Lasting Quality. Love for the Sea.
Since 1979, FORMA MARINE has designed and manufactured folding marine chairs and tables in Greece. As a family-owned business shaped by a love of the sea, we believe our responsibilities extend beyond the products we make — to our people, the resources we use and the environment that inspires us.
Manufacturing uses materials and energy. We recognize that impact and aim to improve through durable design, repairable products and practical choices in our everyday work.
Growing Together as One Family
Our People, Our Strength
The story of FORMA MARINE is closely connected to the people who have helped build it. Many skilled colleagues joined us early in their careers and have grown alongside the business, sharing their experience with younger generations.
We value fair working conditions, a safe workplace, mutual respect and the personal relationships that distinguish a family business. Behind every FORMA MARINE product are experienced hands and people who take pride in their work.
Quality That Stands the Test of Time
Built to Last
We believe that making furniture to last is one practical way to use resources more responsibly. Our folding chairs and tables are designed for demanding marine conditions, including sun, humidity, salt exposure and frequent use. We carefully select materials for their suitability and pay attention to construction and assembly.
We still encounter FORMA MARINE chairs made more than 20 years ago that remain in use today. Furniture made to last is furniture worth keeping.
Give Your Furniture a Second Life
Repair Instead of Replace
Even durable marine furniture may eventually need maintenance. Rather than replacing a whole chair when the fabric wears out, customers can explore replacement fabrics and selected spare parts, depending on the model and availability. We also provide guidance to help customers maintain and repair their furniture.
Extending the useful life of a chair or table helps make better use of the materials already invested in it.
Recycling and Material Recovery
Our products are designed with separable components. Aluminum frames and rivets can be recycled through appropriate local recycling streams; removable plastic components should be sorted according to local facilities and rules. Actual recyclability depends on the material, location and available recycling infrastructure.
Refurbish and Reuse
Since 2020, FORMA MARINE has also worked to give selected returned, second-hand or damaged furniture another life. Products suitable for refurbishment are disassembled, cleaned, inspected and repaired with replacement parts where needed before being offered for use again.
Availability and prices of refurbished products vary; please check our current listings.
Making Thoughtful Choices
Responsible Manufacturing in Greece
Manufacturing marine furniture requires materials, energy and transport. We consider the selection, origin, durability and suitability of materials including aluminum, marine-grade fabrics, teak and selected plastics. At our Greek facilities, we seek to use materials efficiently, limit avoidable production waste and encourage appropriate recycling.
We view responsible manufacturing as an ongoing process of practical improvements, not a claim that production has no environmental impact.
Protecting the Environment That Inspires Us
Caring for the Sea We Love
The sea has always been part of our family's life and the inspiration behind FORMA MARINE. Our environmental activities have included beach cleanups involving employees and support for efforts to protect the endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). Marine pollution, particularly plastic waste, remains a concern for coastal ecosystems and marine life.
Environmental actions
Beach Cleanup
We love the sea, we enjoy the sea, and we want future generations to experience its beauty as we have.
Small Actions, Lasting Impact
Our Continuing Commitment
No manufacturing company can eliminate its environmental impact entirely. We aim to keep learning and improving: reducing avoidable waste, designing durable, repairable furniture and supporting marine conservation.
For FORMA MARINE, caring for people, making products that last and respecting the sea are part of who we are.
