Who: Argington – Brooklyn, NY
What: Sahara Dresser
Where: All Modern Baby – Limited time offer – Buy One Get One Free!!! 2 for $495!!

Why: So perhaps that is excessive use of exclamation points, but this really is a pretty amazing deal. Two modern, quality crafted, eco-friendly dressers for just $495… pretty, pretty, pretty good.

We deeply appreciate the Argington philosophy to make furniture and bedding conscientiously and to minimize its environmental impact. And would like to add their commitment to making functional and fashionable furniture as evident with these dressers. They have clearly thought out the function and lifecycle of the product starting as perhaps a changing table for baby with three convenient drawers. Or for the nursery that is tight on space, simply stack the dressers for more efficient storage. And the design suits kids from 1 to 92 – would even make for a convenient buffet…

The dressers are made from renewable and sustainably harvested solid birch wood and low VOC FSC certified birch plywood. All glues, stains and finishes are HAP free, 100% non-toxic and are low VOC and formaldehyde free. The production facilities where Argington’s furniture is manufactured employs lean manufacturing systems and techniques that reduce waste and energy, making it an energy efficient environment.

Who: brühl – Bad Steben, Germany

What: mosspink collection

Where: brühl

Why We Love It: A cool, modular, innovative, comfortable and eco-inspired design in a variety of colors and combinations to bring a little excitement and personality to your living room. Designed by Kati Meyer-Brühl, the mosspink collection was the  winner of the  Focus Green Silver 2008 design prize and the Good Design Award 2008 by the Chicago Athenaeum. Her design draws upon natural elements, like stacking pebbles, to create furniture that is fun without being silly and functional without being boring.

The collection is available in a variety of environmentally friendly fabrics, including fast growing bamboo, in bright greens, blues and pinks or natural linen. It is also available in leather, but we prefer the eco-friendly fabrics available. The frame is built from FSC Certified wood sourced locally when possible, and covered in a low-VOC foam. You can choose from wooden legs, also FSC Certified, or aluminum legs. The cushions have removable covers for easy cleaning or replacement. Click to continue »

Who: Kalon Studios – Los Angeles, CA

What: Echo Dresser & Solid Bamboo IoLine Dresser

Where: Kalon Studios – Natural $1995 or Modern Nursery – Bamboo $1795

Why We Love It: This dresser caught our eye at the ICFF because of those clever handles. Such a seamless design and a brilliant way to integrate handles into the overall design, and from a green standpoint – no additional materials were involved in creating them, they we just chiseled out of the existing wood.

This is an incredibly eco-friendly design overall. Husband-wife design team Johannes Pauwen and Michaele Simmering, spent copious amounts of time trying to find just the right finish for their furniture, one that was eco-friendly, no heavy metals, low-VOC, HAPs-free (hazardous air pollutants) and non-toxic. Unable to find a satisfactory finish, they did it themselves and commissioned their own brand of natural wood oil finishes and paints to meet their high eco-standards. They also use non-toxic and water based glues. Click to continue »

Who: Argington – Brooklyn, NY

What: Fundy Play Table

Where: Generate – $399

Why We Love It: Intended as a play table for kids, we actually like the idea of this multi-functional kids table as a modern coffee table. You’ve got the drawers for storing remote controls and writing utensils. You’ve got the flip top lid concealing ample storage perfect for tucking away magazines, newspapers, games, toys or whatever else you’d like to keep stowed away. And the durable top is available dry-erase finish or a chalkboard finish so you can entertain the little ones with a built in drawing board, jotting notes, keep score,  and keep an eye on your ‘to-do’ list. Click to continue »

Who: Domestic Aesthetic – Brooklyn, NY

What: Wood Salt & Pepper Shakers

Where: On sale at guffly for a limited time for $44.99; Regular price $48 at NIMLI

Why We Love It: If only we could have a different set for everyday of the week than this would definitely be our Monday set… Simple, modern, and lovely, these two perfectly polished orbs are quite the pair. We like that they aren’t identical and that they look good on their own with or without a meal being served… Click to continue »

Who: Bloom

What:
Bloom Coco Baby Lounger

Where:
Modern Nursery – $199

Why: Perfect lounger for design savvy parents who want a mod rocker for their little one.The rocker has a cut-out in the seat area where the bamboo fabric seat pad is suspended to cradle your child while the self-rocking motion gently lulls them to sleep. Available in a myriad of contemporary colors and two finishes (espresso or natural) to match your contemporary style. Safe for use for children up to 26 pounds. Click to continue »

Who: Argington; Brooklyn, NY

What: Babylon High Chair

Where: Fawn and Forest; Regular Price – $198, now through August 31st select finishes (red maple, cherry, orange &  pink) are on sale for $108 that’s 45% off! And Free Shipping on all orders over $50.

Why We Love ‘Em: Fully adjustable, versatile and durable, the Babylon High Chair is a chair that will grow as your child grows all the way through their teens since it is strong enough to support the weight of a 250lbs adult! The seat and the footrest can easily be adjusted to nine different positions -no tools required- to accommodate all sizes so that your child can sit comfortably at any table even one as low as a coffee table.

And unlike standard high chairs that distance the child from the table, the Babylon High Chair gives your child a place at the table (of course, if you would like a little more distance between you and a flying bowl of cheerios, there is an attachable tray available…..)  This is sure to be a piece that will have a place at your table for years to come.

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Who: Housefish; Denver, CO

What: Key Short Stack

Where: Housefish; $419 for a short stack, including shipping & added bonus – now through August 1st get a pair of key doors free with any walnut Key Stack -  $79 value! Click here for more details.

Why: The Key modular shelving system is completely customizable, mix and match stack sizes, door colors, or skip doors altogether to create low-profile buffets, towering bookcases, wall-mounted shelves or tv consoles. Sure to be a piece that will move with you thanks to its adaptability and transportability – they pack flat!

The aluminum tenon keys eliminate the need for screws, nails, power tools or a PhD  to assemble and makes disassembling just as easy.  Housefish uses a CNC milling machine for precision cut components that  fit together so seamlessly you won’t have to worry about ending up with a piece of furniture that appears to be on the brink of collapse as with most big box self-assembled furniture.

Made with FSC certified walnut veneer plywood and powdered coated aluminum using zero VOC finishes, the Key Shelving system is an example of truly, truly smart design that’s built to last.

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Who: Argington, Brooklyn NY

What: Uffizi Bunk Beds

Where: Simply Bunk Beds, $1850,  free shipping & $100 off with code: XA-8875; available in ebony, birch & white; orange is out of stock.

Why: These bunk beds will make you wish were a kid again, climbing onto your Frank Lloyd Wright inspired bunk, fighting over who gets to sleep on the top bunk, acting out dazzling puppet shows and steering your “ship” into port……

The Uffizi bunk bed works as a creative playspace and a cozy sleep space. The bottom twin bed can be arranged parallel or perpendicular to the cantilevered top bunk or removed completely for a desk space serving your kids through their formative years on into their college dorm years. And yes, $1850 may seem a bit steep, but consider it a 20 year investment piece.

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Timberland has made a name for itself as a maker of quality, long lasting footwear, but over the years they have become well known for their commitment to the environment as well. Transitioning their packaging to 100% post-consumer recycled content cardboard printed with soy-based inks complete with their signature environmental “nutritional label.”  Launching their Earthkeepers line,  a collection of  eco-friendly footwear made of  natural and sustainable materials like recycled rubber treads, biodegradable Smart wool liners, organically tanned leathers and recycled PET to name a few. And refining their manufacturing process to reduce energy and material waste. Click to continue »