Who we are, what we do

Meaningful impact emerges when conviction, awareness and the ambition to shape change come together. It is evident not only in results, but also in the ability to inspire people, provide direction and enable progress. This is the basis of the Sedus Stoll Group’s ambition to create working environments that offer value to people and organisations beyond their functional purpose.

Vision, Mission & Values

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Vision

We create working environments in which people can fulfil their potential and organisations can develop successfully. Our aim is to shape future-ready spaces that bring together work, interaction and wellbeing – conceived holistically, designed responsibly and tailored to tomorrow’s needs.

Mission

We combine the expertise of Sedus, Klöber and S³ Advice to deliver integrated workplace solutions. From analysis and consultancy to ergonomics, design and implementation, we help organisations create effective working environments tailored to their needs.

Values

Responsibility, humanity and a forward-looking mindset shape our actions. We put people at the centre and design working environments that support health, wellbeing, collaboration and personal development. We see change as an opportunity: we identify developments early, listen carefully and turn emerging requirements into solutions of lasting value. Quality, design and the responsible use of resources are closely connected.

Our distinctive ownership structure, with the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Bröcker Foundation, provides a clear set of guiding values. It enables long-term thinking and links business success with social benefit. Responsibility towards people, society, the environment and the economy is therefore a fundamental principle of our business.

Ownership Structure

The Sedus Stoll Group’s distinctive ownership structure, with the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Bröcker Foundation as principal shareholders, gives the Group and its three brands – Sedus, Klöber and S³ Advice – a long-term perspective. Foundation ownership strengthens independence and stability and links business success with social responsibility.

Production sites

At Sedus’ production sites in Dogern and Geseke, and at Klöber’s site in Owingen, the Sedus Stoll Group combines longstanding expertise with modern manufacturing, quality and precision. These sites produce durable products for future-ready working environments, with high standards of design and responsible business practices.

Chair production in Dogern

Sorting facility in Geseke

Chair production in Owingen

Executive Board of the Sedus Stoll Group

The Sedus Stoll Group is led by Daniel Kittner (Spokesman for the Executive Board; Product Development, Marketing and Sales), Jens Kastning (Technical Operations) and Cornel Spohn (Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Information Technology).

History

The story of the Sedus Stoll Group and its three core brands – Sedus, Klöber and S³ Advice – is characterised by a pioneering spirit, entrepreneurial vision and a sense of responsibility. With roots stretching back to the 19th century, the Group has grown and evolved over generations. Today, its three brands continue to build on this heritage while looking ahead and helping to shape the way we work.

1864

In Stromberg (North Rhine-Westphalia), the foundation stone for what would later become Sedus Systems GmbH was laid with the establishment of the company Theodor Bröcker Möbel- und Bauschreinerei.

1871

The Stoll & Klock chair factory was founded in Waldshut (Baden-Württemberg), which later became Sedus Stoll AG.

1935

Margarete Klöber founded the Gesundheitsstuhlfabrik in Überlingen on Lake Constance – the predecessor of Klöber GmbH – and championed her vision of ergonomic seating.

1958

The trade name ‘Sedus’ was registered.

1985

Christof Stoll and his wife Emma set up the non-profit Stoll VITA Foundation and transferred their assets – which also included the majority stake in Christof Stoll KG (later Sedus Stoll AG) – to this foundation.

1995

Christof Stoll KG was converted into Sedus Stoll AG.

1999

The Sedus Stoll Group acquired a majority stake in the office furniture manufacturer Klöber GmbH in Überlingen.

2002

Following the merger with Gesika Büromöbelwerk Bröcker GmbH & Co. KG (later Sedus Systems GmbH), the Sedus brand became a full-service provider of comprehensive office furnishings. The Karl Bröcker Foundation became the second-largest shareholder in the Sedus Stoll Group, alongside the Stoll VITA Foundation.

2018

The Sedus Stoll Group’s head office was relocated to Dogern.

2020

Sedus Digital, the predecessor to S³ Advice GmbH, which was founded in 2024, was launched. S³ Advice is now the third core brand of the Sedus Stoll Group, alongside Sedus and Klöber. As a management consultancy, it offers services in the areas of future work strategy, change management, interior design and digital space analysis.

2025

The Sedus Stoll Group officially committed to the Science Based Targets (SBTs) set out by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), thereby pledging to meet short- and medium-term climate targets that are consistent with the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Agreement.

Certificates & Rankings

The Sedus Stoll Group follows recognised management standards and has compliance with them independently assessed. Its certified areas include quality, environmental, energy and occupational health and safety management.