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Location: Bogotá - Colombia
Impact Areas: Circular Economy, Environment
People Supported:
Migrants / Low Income people
Incorporación a NESsT Portafolio:
2025
www.mueblea.com.co
Visión general
Founded in 2015, Mueblea is a family-owned, women-led sustainable furniture company with the mission to tackle the problem of furniture waste and reduce the environmental footprint of the furniture industry. While many used furniture items end up in landfills, Mueblea gives them a second life while creating dignified job opportunities for underserved communities in Bogotá, Colombia.
Mueblea specializes in the restoration of office furniture and is one of the few companies in Colombia to provide its clients with certificates of reuse. This allows businesses to track and share their sustainability efforts while promoting circular economy principles.
Every month, Mueblea reconditions over 1,500 pieces of furniture. To do so, it hires a skilled workforce of painters, carpenters, upholsterers, welders, and warehouse assistants, over 63% of whom are migrants, people over the age of 50, and individuals from low-income backgrounds. In a sector largely characterized by informal, seasonal jobs, Mueblea ensures formal employment contracts, stable wages, job security, and access to quality training opportunities.
By incorporating 70% reclaimed materials into its new designs, Mueblea reduces the need for new materials like wood and metal. The result is significant savings on water, fuel and natural resources, reducing biodiversity loss in natural environments. Over the past nine years, Mueblea has repurposed more than 890 tons of metal, 740 tons of wood, and 90 tons of plastic through its innovative circular model. This firm commitment to reuse and sustainability has avoided the use of almost 1,700 tons of fossil fuels and saved over 5,000 tons of CO2.
Resultados e impacto
64%
of Mueblea’s workforce is from underserved communities, including migrants and people over the age of 50
19
direct jobs expected to be created by 2026
+890
tons of metal reused
+740
tons of wood reused
+90
tons of plastic reused
“At Mueblea, we are dedicated to renewing and transforming office spaces using reused and refurbished furniture and second-hand raw materials, giving used furniture a new life. Being part of NESsT’s portfolio motivates us to build a stronger growth strategy and strengthen our social impact model, with the aim of encouraging more companies to join a truly circular economy.”
NESsT Inversión
With sustained growth across its operations and impact, Mueblea joined the NESsT portfolio seeking support to enhance its digital presence and expand its business model to new regions in Colombia.
NESsT portfolio managers will support Mueblea to further streamline its operations in key areas such as inventory management across its physical and digital stores and warehouse. IKEA co-workers will provide specific assistance in digital marketing, supporting Mueblea to take a step further in the e-commerce sector.
As part of its expansion, Mueblea will launch an artisan training program in collaboration with local educational centers. With advisory support from NESsT, the program will train 25 people from underserved backgrounds in key trades such as carpentry, painting, and welding. This initiative responds to both a growing shortage of qualified wor kers in these areas and a high unemployment rate among migrants and people over the age of 50. By addressing both challenges, Mueblea aims to strengthen its workforce while contributing to improved livelihoods in these communities.