Forever Redwood: Furniture Built to Last
:: Handsome design and proportions :: Support forest restoration ::
Forever Redwood makes furniture for outdoors or indoors, including tables, seating, planters, gazebos, swings- and a perfect timeless picnic table. Very thick and crisp for public parks or private settings. Not only outdoor products, their line includes stools, floor mats, dressers, coffee tables, privacy screens and more. One can see that the designers have a good eye for proportion and appearance.
Made using reclaimed old growth if desired, and built to last 30 years, and a portion of proceeds go to restore the ancient redwoods. Made in USA!
Many of the models have variable dimensions depending on your needs and budget:
http://www.foreverredwood.com/
Sauder: Affordable Furniture with Progressive Designs
:: Huge selection :: Compare to IKEA :: Modern styling :: 97% recycled
Sauder has been making self-assembly furniture for over 70 years. I was pleasantly surprised at their new and latest designs, easily viewable with very large product photos that include drawings with dimensions on their website. If you have been considering an IKEA purchase, I recommend that you give Sauder a look to see what they’ve been up to! Most reviews are favorable, noting sturdiness and excellent value.
Sauder makes their engineered wood and packaging with 97% recycled material, and were founded on the principles of sterwardship and producing environmentally responsible products.
I was also surprised to see that Sauder makes garage and closet storage systems, as well as work chairs (although check to see country of origin), and include modern or traditional furniture collections, and a fascinating “WoodTrac” ceiling wood paneling system. Their lines cover office computer desks, TV stands, bookcases, side tables, coffee tables, cabinets and storage, seating, craft furniture, bedroom sets, and much more. Made in USA!
Thousands of their products on Amazon, most with 4 or 5 star reviews!
Sauder Furniture on Amazon
American Easel: Easels for Artists and Displays
:: Dozens of models :: Quality craftsmanship :: Great prices :: Low or high-tech
In a time where most wooden art products are imported, it’s great to see well-crafted wooden easels still being made in the USA! American Easel has dozens of models ranging from photo-sized tabletop display easels to simple marker board easels, all the way to professional painting stations with fold-out horizontal surfaces… all at great prices! American Easel makes their product with sustainable wood sourcing such as Douglas Fir from mills that practice sound forestry.
Easels are not just for painting; they make great art and sign displays too.
http://americaneasel.com/
Inter-Lok: Modular Garage Storage Cabinets and Systems
:: Widely Available :: Modular Systems :: Drawers, Cabinets, Shelves and Panels
Storage systems are widely configurable in modular layouts. The high-density polyethylene parts inter-lock easily and quickly, requiring no tools or fasteners, and are ideal for garage environments because they do not rust and are easily cleanable. Drawer units glide on steel rails, and doors can be mounted on either side for flexibility of cabinetry.
http://inter-lok.com/index.html
Also available at Kmart online, Home Depot and more. Made in USA!
Sandusky Lee: Metal Cabinets, Shelving, Storage, Carts
:: Wide Variety :: Easy to Find :: Reasonable Pricing :: Classic or Modern ::
Sandusky Lee makes tons of storage solutions for your garage, office, school, warehouse, wood shop, or home. They make a huge variety of sheet metal furniture, including school lockers, wall-hung storage cabinets, security carts, desks, book shelving, tables, stands and file cabinets. I’ve even seen their cool wall-mount laptop case in our local hospital’s hallway… safe, yet easily accessible.
Lots of color options, and now they are introducing stainless steel cabinets made from heavy gauge stainless steel. Models include traditional opening handles with padlock, key lock, or electronic digital locks.
Pricing is very reasonable, and you may find their product easy to find… even at Home Depot or at office furniture stores near you. Made in the USA!
Uwharrie Chair: Outdoor Chairs, Benches and Tables
:: Variety of collections :: Pine or recycled polymer :: Built to last :: Many finishes
Uwharrie Chair Company has a large selection of chairs, tables, benches and rockers that are perfect for your front porch or outdoor setting. All have many finish color options, and several collections offer fitted cushions with many fabric options.
Their chair collections are built in High Point, NC from hand selected, pressure treated pine or premium Uwharrie Polymer made from recycled material. The pine is one inch thick, plantation grown, and kiln-dried after treated. The polymer is recycled pre-consumer vinyl, milled to shape, and may be painted with one of their 28 colors.
Designed with rustic charm and relaxation in mind, several lines have crisp, modern evolution. We really like the Wave Collection, the Chat Collection, and the Malibu Collection – these would also make really fun office furniture or waiting room seating. Made in USA!
http://uwharriechair.com/products.htm
http://uwharriechair.com/finishes.htm
http://uwharriechair.com/cushion_fabrics.htm
Stickley: Sophisticated and Finely Crafted Wood Furniture
::Huge selection ::Exquisitely crafted ::Traditional with modern branching
Heirloom quality wood and leather furniture for those looking for some serious craftsmanship. Although they have a huge selection of Mission, Colonial and Traditional styles, they also have a modern collection with clean lines.
US Groove really likes the “Metropolitan” collection, which has modern cabinets, chests, TV consoles, bookcases, end tables, console tables, cocktail tables, entertainment consoles, buffets, and chairs. They claim the collection is “Elegantly simple. Highly sophisticated. Superbly rectilinear. Marvelously modern.”
Conveniently shop by style or by room to suit (however I don’t see prices listed!):
http://www.stickley.com
Chromcraft: Contract Seating, Chairs and Tables
::Bulk orders only ::Great designs ::Soy-based foam ::Huge variety
Chromcraft has been making seating in the USA for over 50 years in their 500,000 square foot facility. They have a huge variety of task seating for offices, universities, airports, hosptitals or any large operation that needs tons of quality chairs. I am impressed with the variety of chair form factors that even include drafting-style seating in many of their collections.
http://www.chromcraftcontract.com/cr_home.cfm
They are certified by the Greenguard Institute for their low emitting products and materials. A full page on their website lists their green and recycling practices in detail, as well as their packaging and chrome plating practice. Interestingly their metal is almost entirely made from recycled vehicles!
I really like their selection and hope that one day they will make their cool seating available in small quantities. The architectural bench seating would be awesome anywhere.
Check out their full product line:
http://www.chromcraftcontract.com/cr_product.cfm
Thanks to @JerseyGirlinMFG for the suggestion!
Commclad: Office Furniture, File Cabinets, Shelving
::Variety of office furniture ::Tons of file cabinets ::Green practices
Relatively green company that makes office furniture including modern task chairs, executive chairs, tubular steel and stackable chairs (simple, clean and modern), sturdy file cabinets of all types and sizes (lateral, legal size, and some with drawers and slide-out shelves), Iron Horse industrial strength adjustable shelving (great prices and reviews – see link below), desks, and dozens of whiteboards. File cabinets are Commclad’s specialty… there are dozens of different form-factors and categories, each with multiple color options.
Commclad is a bit difficult to research, as their corporate website is not available… however here is a review of their company practices:
http://officedeskreviews.com/brand/commclad-rectangular-desk-shell-tm/
All Commclad products on Amazon
Iron Horse Rivet 72″ H x 36″ W Five Shelf Shelving Unit on Amazon
Mio: Origami Inspired Modern Furniture
::Talented designers ::Great prices :: Modular and responsible ::Custom printing
Mioculture.com: great furniture design using responsible materials with super-flexible options for the modular lifestyle, using cool origami-style furniture and forms as their inspiration. Since my last check-in with Mio, they have blown me away with their new offerings! Not only have they introduced awesome new interchangeable hanging lamps, but their new “Custom Cabinets” are highly configurable Maple plywood cabinets, lightly finished – and can be customized by uploading a design of your own, or your favorite Ansel Adams photo. Single-wide or double-wide options, with or without doors or drawers.
http://mioculture.com/furniture/custom-naked-single.html
Mio puts their heart into everything they do, choosing manufacturing locations for their proximity to their studio as well as for their practices and labor conditions. Their designs allow for maximum efficiency in the use of materials, for example their origami side-table, bent into form using two simple sheets of metal. Almost all products are made in the USA, however some of the paper wall tiles are mixed US and Mexico sourcing.
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