Home & Office

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Furniture Engineered for Residential and Commercial Living

Gentherm brings advanced heating, cooling and pneumatic air massage technologies into Home & Office furniture empowering people to sit, relax, focus and recover throughout the day.

With more than 60 years of automotive systems expertise, we understand the demands of longer duty cycles, stricter validation and higher safety thresholds. We bring that same design discipline into furniture, helping manufacturers deliver high‑quality seating that supports well‑being through thermal balance, posture and rejuvenating moments across residential and commercial environments.

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Proven Performance.
Trusted Experience.

Validated through consumer testing, Gentherm technologies delivered unmatched comfort experiences that consistently resonated with participants, bringing trusted confidence to Home & Office seating applications.

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+75%

Participants reported a positive experience with our thermal technology.

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+70%

Highlighted strong resonance with the feel of our authentic massage technology.

WellSense™: Wellness that
Lives Where You Do
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A Smarter, Adaptive Layer of Support

WellSense is Gentherm’s scalable software platform that coordinates thermal and massage systems to create intuitive, science‑based experiences across everyday seating environments.

The necessity is undeniable.

49% of adults experience daily stress, and 80% report back pain. WellSense offers responsive, adaptive modes designed to meet individual needs, supporting relaxation, recovery and pain management.

Rather than acting as a standalone feature, WellSense operates as an intelligent layer grounded in human physiology research, delivering a personalized experience without added complexity.

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Puls.A™: An Innovative Solution in human physiotherapy

Our Puls.A solution elevates the recovery potential of seating through a high‑frequency pulsating massage that penetrates into muscles and nurtures overall wellbeing.

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Data‑Driven
Differentiation


See how coordinated, data‑driven seating experiences can differentiate your next Home & Office platform.

Gain insights into scalable system design, personalization and wellness‑focused seating innovation.

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For Modern Living and Work-styles


Delivering What Comes Next

Today’s furniture must deliver more than comfort alone. Home and workplace seating environments directly influence physical strain, mental fatigue and opportunities for recovery often for hours at a time.

People are increasingly seeking moments of renewal: 70% use their couch to decompress after work, reflecting a broader desire for environments that help ease tension and support overall well-being.

Gentherm technologies are designed to address the realities of everyday use:

  • Extended periods of uninterrupted sitting
  • Rising stress and mental fatigue
  • Persistent muscle tension and back discomfort
  • Limited opportunities for intentional recovery

By integrating active systems directly into seating surfaces, Gentherm enables furniture that responds to the body by supporting relief, relaxation and sustained comfort over time.

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Built to Scale Across Home & Office Applications

Supporting partners from early system design through scalable deployment, Gentherm’s modular approach enables manufacturers to scale these technologies across a wide range of Home & Office furniture categories, from residential seating to commercial and workplace environments.

Designed for seamless integration into modern furniture designs, Gentherm systems support configurable feature sets, efficient manufacturing and long‑term performance—helping partners differentiate without compromising form or function.

Core Technologies
Heizen

Targeted warmth promotes relaxation and circulation while easing everyday muscle tension during work or rest.

Kühlen / Belüften

Active airflow manages heat buildup, supporting thermal balance and alertness during extended seated periods.

Pneumatik

Pneumatic lumbar and massage systems provide dynamic support that encourages healthy posture and circulation.

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