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!
Jacob Bromwell: Timeless Metal Cooking Classics
::Since 1819 ::Made to last ::Traditional designs ::Great website
Jacob Bromwell has been making this legendary cookware since 1819; a time when it was commonplace to cook over a wood fire! They’ve been making classics such as Morgan’s Famous cheese graters, collanders, frying pans and flour sifters in the kitchen… popcorn poppers, pyramid toasters, tin cups, chestnut roasters, mini-grills and skewers for the prairie fire setting… and dust pans, coal hods and fireplace shovels for the hearth.
Because of these roots and traditions, Bromwell’s cookware is made to last by using the same materials and craftsmanship as in the good ‘ol days, often with the tools that were built before electricity. Multiple metal options are available from original tin (stays sharper longer), to heavy gauge steel, stainless steel and anodized metal.
Feel the nostalgia and wonderful old textures in their Grade-A website, and prepare to start your own family traditions and memories. When was the last time you roasted chestnuts over an open fire?
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.
Read More»Case & Sons: Cutlery, Knives, Gift Sets
::Huge selection ::Quality surgical steel ::Legendary design ::Modern growth
Case & Sons Cutlery Co. American manufacturer of traditional pocket knives, fixed blades, working and sporting knives, featuring surgical steel blades. Mine survived eight years of my experience in the Boy Scouts! Many of the knives sport crafted bone handles, but newer designs feature carbon fiber, abalone, stone, mother-of-pearl handles, smooth chestnut, blue bone, lightweight Zytel and more.
Case also makes kitchen cutlery and steak knife sets. A few interesting additions include exchangeable blades, hunting knives with leather sheaths, multi-purpose shears, and attractive gift sets. Accessories include carry cases and sharpening kits of oil stone, pocket stone. Custom engraving, printing and electro-etching is available with an assortment of fonts and colors (minimum order of 25 pieces though!).
On Amazon:
Thousands of Case Knives on Amazon
Find a dealer near you on their locator- over 2000 authorized dealers at hardware stores, specialty and sporting goods stores including Sears, Ace, Bass Pro and more.
http://www.wrcase.com/dealer/
Fiestaware: Bold Colorful Ceramic Dinnerware
::Available everywhere ::Built to last ::Strong History
Fiestaware: bold, bright, simple and clean ceramic dinnerware and kitchenware with a timeless feel. All ceramics and pottery have been made in the USA since 1936. Dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. Can be found at Macy’s and Kohls in collections by color. Cutlery may be imported.
Over 300 products available on Amazon:
Hundreds of Fiestaware Products on Amazon
I would like to make special note of this large pitcher which I have admired out in the real world with its Deco goodness.
Fiesta 67-1/4-Ounce Large Disk Pitcher, Peacock
Topshelf Garage: Industrial Modular Shelving
::Modular Shelving for Various Configurations ::100% Recycled Plastic ::Rugged
Topshelf Garage offers sturdy industrial shelving for your garage, shop or pantry, featuring modular tabletops, workbenches, and carts with open grid surfaces or solid tops – at reasonable prices.
The advantages of modularity and different shelf sizes imply that you can optimize the shelves to fit wall to wall with the most efficient use of space. Additionally if you have a specific pantry or closet in mind, you can go for a larger or smaller size as needed. A handy design toolkit will ensure you design and build the correct configuration for your space.
Fuller Brush Co: Thousands of Brushes and Cleaners
::Wide Assortment of Uses ::Household Chemicals Too ::Famous Quality Name
In the 1940s my Father went door-to-door selling Fuller Brushes. A company that has been around forever, they now make over 2000 products in their facility. Not only do they make all types of brushes from beauty and hair brushes, to clothing lint brushes, to back scrubbers for the shower, to grout brushes… but they also have a huge variety of cleaning chemicals for all types of applications around the house or office (that seem to get good reviews).
They have also expanded to vacuum cleaners and rolley carpet sweepers, however these are likely imported.
http://www.fuller.com/
Fuller Brushes on Amazon: Careful for Imports
Capel Rugs: Timeless Rugs and Modern Evolution
::Hundreds of designs ::Modern and Traditional Styles ::Many Shapes
We’ve seen these machine woven braided rugs and carpets for years, and now we know where they came from! Capel Rugs have kept making the rounded carpets we grew up with, but have evolved the color mixes to a wider variety of styles and palettes, as well as indoor and outdoor designs. They use fine wool, and you can even provide your own border fabric to incorporate into the design!
Styles have evolved to intricate Turkish, Navajo and Asian styles, modern abstract and simplistic, detailed geometric interweaves, soft textures, and more.
Yet another North Carolina manufacturer. Start here to confirm their products made here:
http://www.capelrugs.com/made-in-the-usa
Here is a bonus link to a hot new video on Youtube featuring Mister Rogers in musical mashup to a fantastic modern tune. It brings a great and inspiring feel to the heart!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzXaFbxDcM
Artful Vision: Dozens of American Artists And Good Causes
*Art of all types *Shop by category or by artist *20% of price goes to causes
There are so many fantastic artists and craft categories on this Art co-op, that it is almost dizzying. When you shop within this little community, you know that you are supporting an American artist, as well as supporting a good cause… and the percentage given to the cause is no joke either – a generous 20% goes to a cause of YOUR choice. On top of it, this art is reasonably priced to begin with!
There are many dozens of artists that cover sculpture, clothing, accessories, jewelry, pottery, lighting, birdhouses, greeting cards, slumped glasswork, photography, textiles, bath& body, you name it.
http://www.artfulvision.com/home.php
One item that I would like to feature is a hand-painted wall clock series by Christine Bailey Claringbold. She is a master at creating unique wall clocks that are painted on retired Vinyl records… now that is a clock with SOUL! (that is, unless it was painted on an old Muzak recording). The prices are great, and the detail is priceless. Get them fast before she gets really famous and hikes up the prices! She also puts her art on ceramics and on reclaimed CD spacers for a great suncatcher.
http://www.artfulvision.com/Christine-Bailey-Claringbold/
There are many great artists here.