Fresh 'green' designs from the October High Point Market
Manufacturers get creative with new wood and upholstery
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, November 28, 2007
A wave of fresh, new eco-friendly “green” furniture – both wood and upholstery -- was introduced at the October High Point Market. The introductions reflected the growing interest in furnishings made of sustainably harvested woods, organic cottons and other natural or recycled materials. Here are 25 highlights from Furniture/Today’s showroom visits during market.
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Bernhardt’s Cascade china features plantation-grown rubberwood with a finish that contains 47% less volatile organic compounds than previously used finishes. |
Charleston Forge’s Retreat console features wood reclaimed from the demolition of an old lake house on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. A limited edition, only 100 pieces will be made. |
This Casual Living panel bed is part of the new Cresent Classics program. The bed features sustainably forested solid American cherry and maple hardwoods. |
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Bernhardt’s Cascade china features plantation-grown rubberwood with a finish that contains 47% less volatile organic compounds than previously used finishes. |
Charleston Forge’s Retreat console features wood reclaimed from the demolition of an old lake house on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. A limited edition, only 100 pieces will be made. |
This Casual Living panel bed is part of the new Cresent Classics program. The bed features sustainably forested solid American cherry and maple hardwoods. |
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This frame is part of C.R. Laine’s new “down2earth” collection using eco-friendly materials. The fabric shown is St. Marten Chocolate, a 100% cotton botanical print. |
DeCoro USA’s Atlantic contemporary black leather sofa features the company’s exclusive BLOX “green” finishing treatment that is a water-based and chemical-free alternative to other treatments that may contain cancer-causing agents. As shown, this contemporary frame retails for about $999. |
This shaped wine rack from Eurasi is made of peroba wood from Brazil in a light wax finish. Much of the wood has the original color/paint from the houses from which it was reclaimed. |
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This frame is part of C.R. Laine’s new “down2earth” collection using eco-friendly materials. The fabric shown is St. Marten Chocolate, a 100% cotton botanical print. |
DeCoro USA’s Atlantic contemporary black leather sofa features the company’s exclusive BLOX “green” finishing treatment that is a water-based and chemical-free alternative to other treatments that may contain cancer-causing agents. As shown, this contemporary frame retails for about $999. |
This shaped wine rack from Eurasi is made of peroba wood from Brazil in a light wax finish. Much of the wood has the original color/paint from the houses from which it was reclaimed. |
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Four Hands’ Zen dining table combines eco-friendly tanguile wood and chrome. |
From The Mountain’s new wine storage unit combines cedar in a beeswax finish with a leather counter surface. |
Furnitech’s new Brasil collection includes the Alegre television console, which is made of Brazilian teak. |
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Four Hands’ Zen dining table combines eco-friendly tanguile wood and chrome. |
From The Mountain’s new wine storage unit combines cedar in a beeswax finish with a leather counter surface. |
Furnitech’s new Brasil collection includes the Alegre television console, which is made of Brazilian teak. |
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Furniture Classics’ No. 71080 Old Elm chest is made of reclaimed, antique elm doors with oxidized rustic hardware. |
This new, eco-friendly upholstery group from Harden Furniture features eight “green” covers made of 100% pesticide-free, organically grown cotton. The sofa features certified-sustainable cherry wood for the feet. |
The Tuscan Verve console, from Home Trends & Design, features a rustic design with traditional European style influences. Pieces in the collection are made with plantation-grown mango and acacia. |
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Furniture Classics’ No. 71080 Old Elm chest is made of reclaimed, antique elm doors with oxidized rustic hardware. |
This new, eco-friendly upholstery group from Harden Furniture features eight “green” covers made of 100% pesticide-free, organically grown cotton. The sofa features certified-sustainable cherry wood for the feet. |
The Tuscan Verve console, from Home Trends & Design, features a rustic design with traditional European style influences. Pieces in the collection are made with plantation-grown mango and acacia. |
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Kincaid’s WestGlow collection features eucalyptus wood in a warm Carmel finish. Pieces include this lingerie chest priced at $799 retail. |
Largo’s Palm Isle collection, made from materials from banana and jack fruit trees, represents the importer’s first foray into the green arena. |
Maria Yee's Venta Vista sofa chair, part of the Select V1 line, features EcoLuxury vegetable-tanned leather. |
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Kincaid’s WestGlow collection features eucalyptus wood in a warm Carmel finish. Pieces include this lingerie chest priced at $799 retail. |
Largo’s Palm Isle collection, made from materials from banana and jack fruit trees, represents the importer’s first foray into the green arena. |
Maria Yee's Venta Vista sofa chair, part of the Select V1 line, features EcoLuxury vegetable-tanned leather. |
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The Amoeba sectional, from Outer Limits, features a Sensuede luxury suede cover made of 100% recycled polyester. |
An organic hopsack of bamboo, linen, cotton and hemp from Molteni and 100% hemp fabrics from Enviro Textiles, respectively, are showcased on a new slipper sectional and mid-century lounge chair from Palecek Furniture. |
The Phillips Collection’s Vine console is crafted from twisting and turning natural vines, carefully assembled to create an ecologically friendly design. Finished with a glass top, each piece is unique. |
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The Amoeba sectional, from Outer Limits, features a Sensuede luxury suede cover made of 100% recycled polyester. |
An organic hopsack of bamboo, linen, cotton and hemp from Molteni and 100% hemp fabrics from Enviro Textiles, respectively, are showcased on a new slipper sectional and mid-century lounge chair from Palecek Furniture. |
The Phillips Collection’s Vine console is crafted from twisting and turning natural vines, carefully assembled to create an ecologically friendly design. Finished with a glass top, each piece is unique. |
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Prairie Rugs’ Aqua Marine rag rug is hand woven in India of recycled materials. |
Primex’s new green pieces include this sideboard made of wood reclaimed from old barns. |
Riverside introduced a number of green pieces, including this Allimitos end table in bamboo veneer. |
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Prairie Rugs’ Aqua Marine rag rug is hand woven in India of recycled materials. |
Primex’s new green pieces include this sideboard made of wood reclaimed from old barns. |
Riverside introduced a number of green pieces, including this Allimitos end table in bamboo veneer. |
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Rowe launched its Eco-Rowe collection at the fall market, including the Paige sofa in a cover of 100% hemp with a sustainable wood frame and eco-down cushion. |
This painted, triangular end table from South Cone, with a retail price of $1,110, is made of sustainably harvested woods. |
Thomas Hahn & Home’s Eco 1 line, which includes this new bed, is made of rubberwood with a water-based finish. |
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Rowe launched its Eco-Rowe collection at the fall market, including the Paige sofa in a cover of 100% hemp with a sustainable wood frame and eco-down cushion. |
This painted, triangular end table from South Cone, with a retail price of $1,110, is made of sustainably harvested woods. |
Thomas Hahn & Home’s Eco 1 line, which includes this new bed, is made of rubberwood with a water-based finish. |
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These nesting tables are additions to Universal’s Better Homes and Gardens Transcending Accents line. The tables feature legs that are wrapped in raffia, a material that is indigenous to the Philippines and other Asian countries. |
West Bros.’ market introductions included Model 291, a plasma TV console produced from wood that’s harvested to forest sustainability standards. |
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These nesting tables are additions to Universal’s Better Homes and Gardens Transcending Accents line. The tables feature legs that are wrapped in raffia, a material that is indigenous to the Philippines and other Asian countries. |
West Bros.’ market introductions included Model 291, a plasma TV console produced from wood that’s harvested to forest sustainability standards. |
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