Atomic Living Design: Mid-Century Modernist Furniture
:: Reasonable prices :: Unique modern pieces :: Small business :: Hip, Dukkadukka
We live in a mid-century Eichler home in CA – so we are always looking for fun pieces that reflect the Atomic age and the angular lines that came from that era. Atomic Living Design nails that look, but with fresh ideas for today’s modern living. Lisa and Jesse Detschermitsch are the brains and muscle behind the operation, and clearly they too have a love for this style.
Based near Englewood, CO Atomic Living Design strives to be environmentally conscious, using sustainable hardwood, formaldehyde-free MDF (engineered wood), and water-based lacquers. Furniture highlights include desks, coffee tables, drawer units and consoles, as well as seating. The “Elroy Workstation” is perfect for laptops and computers with wireless keyboards. Made in USA!! Also filed here under “Art” 
Full catalog can be found at:
http://atomiclivingdesign.com/
And a good selection with pricing may be found at:
http://justmoderndecor.com/brands/Atomic-Living-Design.html
Shuron: Wicked Retro Eyewear Since 1865
:: Retro classics :: Beautiful detailing :: Great pricing :: Wide variety of frames
Shuron frames have been a part of American history since 1865 – and have kept making their classics through the ages, all at reasonable prices. The website makes browsing their designs a simple and easy task – you are immediately greeted with a full page spread. Contact your local optometrist to see if they can order the frames for you – otherwise contact them directly or search online. Made in USA!
There are also quite a few models available at Bestbuy Eyeglasses:
http://search.bestbuyeyeglasses.com/search?w=shuron
ducduc: Modern Furniture for Babies and Kids
:: HUGE selection :: Modern, green design :: Infant through teen collections
If you are looking for design that raises the bar for youth furniture, look no further than ducduc. I am amazed at the modern forms and style of the furniture. Intersecting volumes, clean lines and sophisticated rectangular connections make these pieces true works of art. And they look like they’d be fun to explore as a kid!
ducduc strives to environmentally conscious. They use non toxic, pollutant-free finishes, sustainably harvested wood, low energy manufacturing, achieving a small carbon footprint and minimized waste. Made in USA really helps reduce that footprint too.
There are over a dozen collections, each with dozens of designs for youth furniture or to design a nursery for your infant. Filter your search by browsing the named collections, shop by room, or by furniture category.
Drymax: Sport Socks Designed to Keep Feet Dry
:: Dual layer fiber tech :: Friction-free blister guard :: Active odor control
A quick search and you’ll see that athletes and other active folks LOVE their Drymax socks! Dozens of variations cover most sports, activities and shoe styles. Over ten styles specifically for running, and even more designs for walking, sport, tennis, golf, hiking, work, diabetics, dress, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, military, football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, and for refereeing.
Diagrams and videos on their corporate website show how the dual layers wick away moisture to keep your feet dry. If your feet sweat even on occasion, you might give them a try! Crew, no-show, over-calf and more – Made in USA!
http://www.drymaxsocks.com/index.php
Emeco: Design-Conscious Seating Collections
:: Top designers :: Sophisticated :: Huge selection :: Green
Emeco has a wide variety of seating and table collections for the design-conscious consumer. Collaborating with design superstars such as Philippe Starck, Norman Foster, and Frank Gehry, Emeco will give an immediate air of sophistication to your space. Restaurants, bars and office tables alike will rejoice when paired with a beautiful chair from Emeco.
Emeco has been designing and fabricating their chairs from 80% recycled aluminum since 1944. This typically costs just 1/17th the energy density of chairs made from virgin aluminum! Materials and processes range from recycled polypropylene to hand-welded recycled aluminum, to 8 + hour polished metal and wood. Prices range from very reasonable all the way up to “outta my range”.
Their website has options to quickly view the entire collection, or to filter by collection, designer, seat height or material:
http://www.emeco.net/
US JACK: Every Jack You Can Imagine
:: 100% US Made :: Competitive pricing :: Large selection :: Online store
Have you been looking for a Jack to lift your F-22 Raptor? If so, you are in luck! US JACK makes one for that application, as well as all other Jacks you can image… Standard and high-range bottle jacks, scissor jacks, long ram jacks, hydraulic rams, hydraulic pumps, transmission jacks and garage stands, service and floor jacks. US Jack also makes jacks for custom, OEM and military applications, so you know they deliver a solid product – Made in USA!
http://www.usjack.com/index.html
Their online store with prices listed:
http://www.goestores.com/home.aspx?Merchant=usjackco
Oreck: Vacuum Cleaners and HEPA Air Filters
:: Good variety :: Strong history :: Widely available :: Competitively priced
Not just upright vacuums, but handheld, car and canister vacuums, air purifiers, steam mops, floor machines, steam irons and cleaning products… Made in USA! I’m glad to report that Oreck’s Industrial Design team has put some visual thought into their product line. After years of slow advancement they seem to be raising their bar!
New lightweight upright model that folds virtually flat:
http://www.oreck.com/Oreck-Magnesium-Vacuum-Cleaner
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/