Many metro hippies out there may recognize that one of the hardest things to shop for is ‘green’ furniture… Ikea might come to mind as a company making a decent eco-effort, but their bottom line isn’t THAT green, is it?…mmm, probably not. So what are we as mid to dark green individuals supposed to do when it comes to the wide world of furniture? Check out Viesso, that’s what!
Based out of Santa Monica, California, Viesso has taken it upon themselves to reanalyze the expensive, long wait world of traditional furniture production. They take pride in being able to make custom chairs, sofas and tables ready to ship in 3 weeks. Not a bad time, considering normal spec furniture takes 6 to 12 weeks to get your door. This can be accomplished because their products are actually created in Los Angeles, not some far off factory in Guadalupabladesh….
Viesso is pulling out all the stops when it comes to eco-friendly materials used in their furniture. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified woods, bamboo, natural organic latex, recycled steel, and water based stains and adhesives are just some of the options one can choose when assembling their custom furniture. These materials help take pressure off of clearcut forests and landfill streams while ensuring better indoor air quality and minimizing potential health risks…. not bad for a sofa, eh?!?
Price points are pretty competitive as well… I recommend playing around on Viesso’s site with the ‘customize and price it’ feature to see how much that perfect sectional for your living room might be. More info HERE.
-j
