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Hospital Metalcraft, manufacturers of the Bristol Maid range of medical furniture and equipment, is managing and tracking its sales and delivery vehicles using a web-based service from Masternaut.
The service uses geographic-positioning technology to track the real-time position of the vehicles. It provides a minute-by-minute position for every vehicle accessed via an easy-to-use web interface, plus detailed vehicle and staff-based reports for management of driver hours and vehicle maintenance.
This gives Hospital Metalcraft complete visibility of their mobile operation, helping to improve customer service, reduce administration and increase operating efficiencies.
The company manufactures a large portfolio of products for hospitals and care homes under the Bristol Maid brand and they also distribute storage solutions from Metro Health Care. Delivering to all NHS Hospitals and Nursing Homes in the UK, it completes an average of 500 deliveries per week. It also collects raw materials for delivery to its production facility in Dorset.
Kevin Majury, Supply Chain Manager, said, “As part of a major overhaul of our IT infrastructure we hope to integrate information from Masternaut with our Paragon routing and scheduling software to further improve operating efficiencies, achieving a projected saving of £25,000 per annum.”
September 25th, 2007
By: Furniture World Magazine
The Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association announced last night it has initiated plans for a new organization to unite the industry and meet the challenges of the future.
To be called the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), the new organization’s mission is to “create the demand for and promote the awareness of high quality casual furnishings worldwide.” Membership will be open to all key partners within the casual furnishings industry.
“The new association will allow for a more unified voice and provide an open forum for industry communication,” said Rory Rehmert in making the announcement last night during the annual Apollo Awards Dinner, the pinnacle event of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. Rehmert is the vice president of sales and marketing for Meadowcraft Inc. and president of SCFMA.
“Our industry is at a crossroads, and it is imperative that we ask ourselves, ‘What makes specialty casual furniture retail special?’ We have to ask ourselves this question so we can better prepare our businesses for the future,” Rehmert told industry executives.
The new ICFA will become the official sponsor of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. ICFA also will sponsor the prestigious Design Excellence Awards, which recognize innovation and creative design in casual furniture products and accessories, as well as sponsor the Apollo Awards, which recognize retailing excellence.
Additional information on the new association, its organizational structure and its leadership will be announced in the coming weeks.
September 25th, 2007
By Elaine Markoutsas Universal Press Service
When it comes to stuff, kids rule — and the clutter quotient can be huge, what with the Transformers, Matchbox cars, Barbies, iPods, sports equipment, schoolbooks and, of course, clothes.
So it’s no surprise that room design for kids has come of age, with a growing palate for personal style equal to the serious need for storage.
Manufacturers are listening — and definitely thinking outside the box. Options include a wide range of containers designed to fit everything from bookshelves to benches to window seats. And there are versatile, multitasking furnishings that address most of the activities that take place in children’s rooms: playing games, entertaining friends, creating, daydreaming, listening to music, watching videos, doing schoolwork — and even sleeping.
Furnishings for kids range from pink or aqua mini-fridges to plush headboards with plugs for MP3 players to entertainment systems that are not unlike what adults have. And, of course, there’s bath furniture, lighting and all the accessories to match. They are available at retailers such as Pottery Barn Kids and The Land of Nod, e-tailers and catalogs such as Posh Tots and Pottery Barn’s PBteen, and kids’ divisions of grown-up favorites such as Ethan Allen, Garnet Hill and The Company Store.
Some style and design trends parallel those happening in other parts of the home. Coping with clutter, of course, is a perennial adult concern. Woven storage baskets, some of which are designed to snugly fit into their own cubby shelving, for example, are now a universal solution.
Furniture to grow with
For children, these can take on an altogether different and playful look with the introduction of color. Some baskets come in bright hues or with colorful fabric liners. Besides baskets, there are bins of all types — canvas, metal locker-style, plastic and bright collapsible mesh. A storage “organizer,” a stand housing 23 colorful bins, was a recent special for $40 at Target.
Even nurseries have been refreshed with traditional pieces that perform more than one function. The Madison changing-table system shows how a basic cupboard with a surface for changing baby can include a full dresser (two big drawers, two small) and side cabinets with shelves. The whole thing is connected with a shelf across the top, a logical site for stereo equipment and television when the child is older.
Along with convertible cribs that can morph into twin beds or daybeds, furniture for kids is designed to grow with them and is built sturdy to last, the goal of Stanley Furniture’s Young America collection.
“In the last few years, there’s been much more focus on storage and organization,” says Jamie LaPorta, merchandising director for The Land of Nod, a Wheeling-based company that started as a catalog business 11 years ago by first-time parents frustrated with scarce and lackluster kids’ furniture. (The company eventually partnered with Crate and Barrel and has plans for retail shops in other areas.)
“Today there are so many more choices to customize,” LaPorta says.
A popular piece for The Land of Nod has been Under the Big Top storage, which is essentially a set of wire shelves topped with a fabric tent.
“The piece ends up being a focal point in a room,” LaPorta says. “It adds a bit of whimsy because of its size and scale. It’s child-friendly,” and, she adds, appealing to adults because of its design aesthetic.
Saving space
Although there is more furniture available for kids than ever before, manufacturers have not ignored homeowners short on space. The bed is a prime candidate for add-ons, and the space underneath is a logical option. Built-in drawers offer places for clothing or toys. Some beds now have shelves beneath for books or baskets.
Bookshelves also tuck in nicely behind headboards, which may be fitted with cork for a handy bulletin board, such as one sold through PBteen, or shelves, some of which connect to units on either side of the bed like nightstands that have sprouted up the wall.
Among the more clever space-savers is a bunk bed that packs storage into one end (drawers and shelves) and even includes a desk at the other end. (Instead of stacking the twin beds, the one underneath extends perpendicular to the top one.)
This configuration clearly has applications in the dorm room as well, and PBteen promotes its “tech-friendly collections and dorm must-haves.”
Another bunk, part of Stanley Furniture’s Young America collection, features an unusual twin over a full-size bed. Beneath the full bed is an optional “captain’s drawer storage unit,” which features four drawers and two shelves. All this plus a choice of colors — including sour apple, sea grass, watermelon, mustard and tangerine (17 colors in all, in addition to basic black, white and antique white).
Like desks for adults, children’s desks come equipped with pullout drawers for keyboards, containment for cords and hideaway space for computer towers. The proportions of the desks are appropriate to the age group.
Attention to details
“They’re designed from a child’s perspective, the right size and scale and height,” LaPorta says. Manufacturers “have paid attention to details, the way the features work: Can [children] handle opening a drawer, for example,” she says.
“One of the reasons bins work for children,” says LaPorta, “is that they’re easy to use. It organizes in smaller chunks and ends up looking very clean. What’s in the bin may not be so clean and tidy, but we only see the fronts — which are all clean and organized.”
Storage also is a part of a whole new category: outdoor furnishings for kids, which include pieces such as “Kidarondack” furniture, scaled down Adirondack chairs at The Land of Nod. Pottery Barn Kids featured several pages of outdoor style this summer, including tips for themed parties (pirate, luau, surfer) with appropriate accessories. An apple green cabana and dark wood cupboards with a bench and bin for beach balls was so handsome that it may well get snapped up by moms and dads.
“The concept of personal style is just as important for children as it is for adults,” says Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Funishings Alliance. “Childhood is about finding your personality, and one of the best ways to express that is through your surroundings.”
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To learn more
* The Land of Nod, 800-933-9904 or www.landof nod.com
* Posh Tots, 866-767-4868 or www.poshtots.com
* Pottery Barn Kids, 800-993-4923 or www.pottery barnkids.com
* PBteen, 866-472-4001 or www.pbteen.com
* Stanley Furniture Co., 276-627-2000 or www.stanleyfurniture.com
September 25th, 2007
By: Furniture World Magazine
In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, Cresent Fine Furniture announced that it will introduce a line of solid wood bedroom furniture at the Fall High Point Market to address the growing market for high-quality, environmentally-friendly home furnishings. The new line, called Cresent Classics, will feature sustainably forested solid American Cherry and Maple hardwoods in three lifestyle segments: Modern Traditional, Casual Living and Modern Shaker.
“We are responding to the increasing demand for better and safer furnishings from eco-conscious consumers,” said Richard Tomkins, director of sales and marketing for the third-generation family owned business. “As a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, Cresent is committed to reducing our environmental impact in every aspect of our business” Tomkins added.
Cresent employs a number of conservation practices in its production and distribution facilities and has been an early adopter of environmentally friendly finishes and packaging. The company is currently conducting life cycle analyses of all its processes and has a commitment to continuous improvement. Cresent Classics evolved as a direct result of this commitment.
Jody Condra, director of product development elaborated on the details of the new line. “Much of what is sold in today’s marketplace will be junked within five years—we call it “throw-away furniture”—constructed primarily of particle board, resins, and using poor construction techniques. We believe that given the option, consumers will make sensible buying decisions focused on long-term quality and sustainability—why spend your hard earned money to buy something that is made of things you don’t understand and that will inevitably end up in our ever-shrinking landfills?
“Cresent Classics is new, but it is not a new way of thinking,” Condra continued. “It is a continuation of the ethos that led our parents’ and grandparents’ generations to look toward solid wood, high quality furnishings as their first choice. When you buy solid wood, you know what you are buying— solid wood is our only truly renewable furniture resource, unlike metal, plastic, resins etc.—and it is a long term investment in reducing consumption, because it can be easily repaired and refinished over time, unlike particleboard-based veneered furniture. We believe that there is a growing segment of the American marketplace that, contrary to what too many in our industry think, do not use price as their primary decision factor. They want high-quality, well-styled furniture that is sustainably produced and health-conscious, without the excessive formaldehyde and other emissions that can come from poorly manufactured particleboard. We believe that by giving them these features at a price that is competitive with lesser products, consumers will make the choice for Cresent Classics.”
Cresent Classics marries time-tested solid wood construction techniques—like mortise and tenon and double doweled joinery, full floating construction, wood-framed dustproofing, and solid wood drawersides with full English dovetails—with modern conveniences such as European undermount soft-closing drawer slides, dressers that accommodate LCD screens with drop-front drawers for AV components, and nightstands wired with power access for charging cell phones, Ipods, and the like. “By replicating the features found in premium kitchens,” said Tomkins, “we will appeal to those consumers that appreciate and seek out quality.”
The eco-conscious consumer is eager to learn about the materials and processes used to make the products they buy. In order to facilitate the sales process at the retail level, Cresent has developed point of sale educational materials on Green Design, Sustainable Practices and the key attributes of the Cresent Classics line.
To celebrate the launch of Cresent Classics and the company’s 60th Anniverary, Cresent is hosting a Market Kickoff Party in their Hamilton Square showroom on Monday, October 1 at 5pm. The party will feature wines from U.S. vintners and gourmet hors d’ouvres.
September 25th, 2007
Have you noticed that a number of people who have lawn furniture seem to have an issue keeping that furniture fresh and looking well cared for? Are you thinking of getting some metal patio furniture but are afraid that, after a few months of sitting in the weather, it will be rusted and ugly? Don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to care for your outdoor furniture to keep it neat and clean, an outward showing of your inward cleanliness and organization.
If you are going to have a metal patio set, you’ll probably want to have some sort of patio covering, whether a natural overhang from your house or a pop-up canopy. This will help to protect your furniture from the elements, though some rain, dust, dirt, and snow will still get under your shading. Keep in mind, too, that if your metal furniture is painted, lack of protection from the sun will cause fading of the color, so a covering is highly recommended. You’ll also be more comfortable out of the sun as you relax around your patio dining sets yourself, and the metal furniture won’t be hot to the touch when you go out. If you don’t have a covering, you could leave it out, but it would be better if you put the furniture away when not in use.
Another thing you’ll need for the proper care of metal home and garden furniture is tarnish remover. Because you cannot protect your furniture from the elements entirely, you will notice that there are small marks of tarnish and rust that appear every now and then. When this occurs, you’ll want to use the tarnish remover to renew the area. You can follow with touch up paint, if necessary.
In order to avoid these circumstances, especially for specialty pieces like glider rocking chairs that can be damaged in terms of functionality by rust, you may also want to dry off the pieces after a hard rain. Of course, it goes without saying that you should periodically clean your outdoor furniture to remove dust and dirt as well.
If you have outdoor hammocks, you have a double job to do to care for it; you’ll need to take care of the metal frame that holds the hammock, cleaning it and removing any rust or tarnish. At the same time, you’ll need to empty any water and dirt from the hammock itself. Be sure to read the directions on actually washing the canvas or other hammock material as well.
Your metal furniture doesn’t have to look like it’s been sitting on your patio unused and uncared for over the years. Instead, you can take the necessary steps and precautions that will keep your furniture clean and comfortable for your use and for display.
September 25th, 2007
B. Smith — celebrated lifestyle expert, cover girl, restaurateur and furniture designer — will showcase the first wave of her new Clayton Marcus furniture collection at Furnitureland South during a kick-off presentation and reception Oct. 1.
On the same morning at the High Point Market’s opening day, the second wave of the At Home with B. Smith collection will debut in the Clayton Marcus showroom at the International Home Furnishings Center.
The Furnitureland South event is open to the public; the High Point Market is not. Following her presentation to Furnitureland South’s 200 sales and design consultants, Smith will meet the public during a reception in the store’s Clayton Marcus Gallery from 9 am to 10:30 am.
The 40-piece collection at Furnitureland South is the first line of furniture with national distribution designed by an African-American woman. She considers it “groundbreaking… a major turning point in her life… a triumph” and an opportunity for her to be a role model while overturning stereotypes about minority women in the business world.
If B. Smith had a shovel for every time she broke new ground, this woman who grew up in a working-class home near Pittsburgh would need to dedicate an entire garage at her posh Sag Harbor beach house in the Hamptons for her custom-designed, chrome-plated, engraved shovels. And as anyone who knows her will tell you, she’s far too focused on current business ventures and future opportunities to build a shrine to past accomplishments.
Smith has moved seamlessly from model to restaurateur to lifestyle guru. She is the foundation and namesake of a multimillion dollar brand that includes restaurants in Manhattan, Washington and Sag Harbor; books; a TV show; a sprawling home décor collection with Bed, Bath & Beyond; and her new furniture collection.
She is spokeswoman for Colgate Palmolive Oxy Plus, General Mills Betty Crocker Cornbread and Muffin Mix and Unilever’s Lawry seasonings. She and her husband, Dan Gasby, have recently appeared on a national TV commercial for Mercedes Benz. Her name already adorns three successful companies: B. Smith Enterprises Ltd., B. Smith Restaurant Group and B. Smith Group Licensing. And, we suspect, that’s just the beginning for this irrepressible force at the hitting-her-stride age of 57.
She has shared her lifestyle tips with viewers on a number of TV programs, including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The View,” “Today,” and “Good Morning America.” Another recent venture for Smith is her line of jewelry, introduced on television retail giant QVC.
She manages all of this with the confidence of a runway model and the serenity of a Buddhist monk. After all, she says she’s never had less than three jobs. She’s used to it.
“Our sales team is going to be inspired by her extraordinary success story and her various ventures in the home decorating and lifestyle industry,” said Jason Harris, executive vice president of Furnitureland South.
Her initial collection, which she will expand extensively at the October High Point Market, features three distinct groups inspired by places Smith has lived or visited:
“Central Park South” represents modern, sophisticated, urban living tempered with the soothing effect of having 843 acres of nature just outside the front door of Smith’s Manhattan apartment. From her 35th floor home, she looks north into Central Park and south into midtown skyscrapers.
“Sag Harbor” evokes the seaside cottage feel of Smith’s weekend retreat. “For years artists have talked about the special qualities of the light in the Hamptons and the feeling of airiness,” she says. “The color choices and fabrics I’ve selected… reflect that combination of sky, land and water.”
“Mosaic Treasures” was inspired by the fascinating places, including elegant hotels and homes, Smith encountered during her lengthy career as a model. “This group captures the sense of adventure of looking for exotic fabrics from the four corners of the world,” she says.
With more than 1 million square feet of home furnishings and accessories, Furnitureland South is the largest furniture store in the world. Featuring expert designers and a white-glove national delivery service, the store is a multi-day destination for discerning consumers from every state and many foreign countries. Money Magazine has said “a visit to Furnitureland South is like a visit to a home-decorating theme park.” Furnitureland South is located on Business 85 between Greensboro and High Point.
September 25th, 2007
By James Kon
Bandar Seri Begawan - Local collectors of Chinese porcelain and antiques are in for a treat, as thousands of such items are currently on display and sold with discounts on the ground floor of Seri Q-Lap Mall until Oct 12 in conjunction with the upcoining Hari Raya celebration. Furniture is also sold with 30 per cent discount.
The porcelain comes from the Jingdezhen province of China, while the furniture has been imported directly from Shanghai, China. In addition, there is also a selection of antiques dating as old as from the Ming Dynasty. — Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
September 25th, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69335) has announced the addition of The Office Furniture Market in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Romania to their offering.
This report offers a comprehensive picture of the office furniture sector in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Romania, providing trends in office furniture production and consumption, office furniture imports and exports. Office furniture distribution channels are examined.
For each country the main economic indicators are provided. Office furniture imports and exports are broken down by country and geographical area.
The office furniture supply structure is analysed, with data on companies and employment. Short profiles are provided for the main office furniture companies, with data on office furniture sales (total and domestic), market shares.
The analysis of office furniture distribution channels covers: specialized and non-specialized dealers, large scale distribution, direct sales, mail order. Data on the major office furniture distributors are provided.
Addresses of about 150 office furniture companies mentioned in the report are also included.
Countries covered: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania.
Products covered include: office furniture, steel office furniture, wooden office furniture, metal swivel chairs, wooden swivel chairs, office seating, desks, workstations (operative desking), storage and shelving systems, contract furniture.
Content Outline:
Introduction
Methodology
Overview and market trend, 2000-2006:
- performance of GDP
- production and consumption of office furniture
- imports and exports of office furniture
Total production and the major players:
- leading producers: production, office furniture share on total production and on total turnover
- employment in a sample of firms
FOR POLAND, HUNGARY, CZECH REPUBLIC AND ROMANIA:
Macroeconomic outlook
Structural indicators 2006:
- population, area, total GNP, per capita GNP
Macroeconomic trends, 2000-2007:
- GDP, GDP deflator, private consumption, gross fixed investments, unemployment rate, exports and imports of goods and services in volume
Furniture industry basic data
Furniture production, consumption, imports, exports 2001-2006
Main furniture trading partners
The office furniture sector
Office furniture sector, trend 2000-2006:
- production, consumption, imports, exports
- degree of openness of the office furniture market
International trade of office furniture
Imports and exports of office furniture, by country and area
Imports and exports of office seating, by country and area
The office furniture sector: competitive system
Short profiles of leading companies
Major office furniture producers:
- total production, office furniture share on total production and on total turnover
- total sales, domestic sales, market shares
The office furniture distribution
Breakdown of office furniture sales by distribution channel:
- specialized and non-specialized dealers, large scale distribution, direct sales, other channels
Sector fairs
Appendix
Addresses of the office furniture companies mentioned in the report
Companies Mentioned:
5P Interier s.r.o;
Agromax Meble Holding SA;
ALKA Holding spol. sr. o.;
Antares, Spol. S R.O.;
ASPEKT Meble Biurowe;
Balaton Bútorigyár Rt;
BEJOT;
Biuro-Meble Zofia Zielinska;
Black Red White;
Bn Office Furniture;
BRED Irodabútor Kft;
Dziedzic Sp. z o.o.;
EUROSTAR;
Fabryka Mebli Andrzej Gawin;
Fabryka Mebli BALMA;
Fabryka Mebli Biurowych MARO;
Fabryka Mebli FORNIT;
Falco - Sopron Irodabùtor Kft;
Fameg; FINDOM Co. Sp. z o.o.;
Forte SA Fabryki Mebli;
FURNIKO;
Gamma Eastern s.r.o.;
GARZON Bútor Rt.;
Gyulai FAFÉM Bútor Rt.;
HON nabytek sr.o.;
INSGRAF Sp. z o.o.;
Intea as; Interior PFD,
Spol. s r.o.;
Ipoly Bùtorgyàr Rt;
Jarocin’skie Fabryki Mebli sa;
KID Irodabutor Studio Kft.;
Kinnarps Ab;
Kondor & Sragner Irodaszékgyár;
Kovona System, a.s.;
LD seating;
Linea Bútor Stúdió Kft;
MALOW Spòlka z o.o.;
Mazurskie Meble International Sp. z o.o. (MMI);
MDD Fabryka Mebli Biurowych;
Mebelux sp. z o.o.;
Meblomech Sp. z o.o.;
Metalowe Meble Biurowe KART-MAP;
Mezõkövesdi Bútoripari Kft;
Mikomax Sp. z o.o.;
Mobexpert Productie sa;
Mobila Radauti Sa;
Modul Design S.R.L.;
Nabytek Exner spol.sr.o.;
Nábytek Vasa spol s ro;
Neoset Prod srl;
NO+BL Praha;
Nowy Styl sp. z o.o.;
OFFICE PRO;
PAPIRIUS s.r.o.;
Profil Nàbytek;
PROFIm Sp. z o.o.;
PROWORK spol s ro;
RIM-CZ spol.sr.o.;
Sandra Form Euromobili Bútoripari Kft.;
Schaerf - ROVI spol.sr.o.;
Sellaton Bentwood Furniture Factory Inc;
Silvarom sa;
Spiral Sp. z o.o;
Stulwerk Bútorgyártó és Kereskedelmi Kft.;
SZYNAKA Meble Sp. z o.o.;
Taurus Furniture Factory;
Techo AS;
TELMEX Rt.;
TON as;
West Quality Irodabútorgyártó Kft;
Wilking - Zibignev Filipiak;
WUTEH S.A.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69335
September 25th, 2007
By: Furniture World Magazine
Alex Rubinshteyn, managing director of contemporary furniture resource, Global Furniture USA, will introduce his company’s newest furniture collections at the Fall High Point Market, at their showroom at 118 W. Commerce St. Highlighting the new styles are major introduction of contemporary sofabeds as well as additions to Global’s leather offerings, as Global continues its initiative to become a leading leather manufacturer in the world.
Global is also introducing a new bedding division, named Sleep Solution. The division, which will be marketed separately from Global Furniture USA, offers a complete range of qualities and price points from promotional to super-premium. The bedding will be manufactured in China and will be sold at comparably lower pricing at every price point.
Global will also divide its contemporary merchandising into promotional and conventional price points and market the two separately to relevant retailers. The promotional group’s kick-off is with the introduction this Market with two attractive contemporary bedroom groups in the $249/$269 price point, including bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand.
Said Rubinshteyn, “As we have grown, we have found that the needs of the mid-to-upper retailers differ from those of the promotional retailers. The conventional retailers want a certain level of quality and service. The promotional retailers also want a degree of quality and a jaw-dropping price, like our $249 5-piece bedroom. Rather than try to be all things to all people, we have created two separate divisions, with valuable advantages that each can appreciate.”
All Global furniture is available as full or mixed containers, at the same low price. As well individual pieces can be picked up or delivered from the company’s North American warehouses in New Jersey, Florida, Texas, California, and Toronto, Canada.
Global Furniture USA is a global importer and distributor of contemporary furniture, including bedroom, dining room, case goods, occasional, and upholstery. A world leader in contemporary furniture, Global specializes in container shipments and offers the lowest container price, even for mixed containers; in addition to its single piece service from warehouses throughout North America. For more information visit www.globalfurnitureusa.com. Global exhibits in High Point, NC., Las Vegas, NV., and Guangdong, China.
September 25th, 2007
The Amish furniture production have been very popular among the americans for many years, and no wonder about that. If you are an aware parent and don’t want to expose your little one to toxic colors and synthetic impregnated woods, then the Amish baby furniture could be something for you.
The Amish tradition forbid them to use any artificial substances such as paints and lacquers that are poisonous to humans, and they don’t use electricity so their products are really totally handcrafted. Taking big pride in their craftsmanship, they often handpick the material for their furniture, so the quality of the material is solid and good.
And owning a Amish peace of furniture, you are sure that the piece is made in the country by humanly acceptable conditions, and not by Chinese or Indian child labour, like so many of our daily products are.
You are supporting a peaceful community in the States, not supporting long distance import products that are polluting the planet with carbon dioxide. So, extra ethical and environmental points for you, if you’re buying an Amish piece of furniture!
The material is often oak, cherry, maple and other sturdy woods. There won’t be a particleboard, fibreboard or hard-pressed timber in sight. Generations of craftsmanship has developed a simple and beautiful outlook on the Amish furniture, and are usually blending in, in most homes and environments.
The crib is maybe the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Amish baby furniture. The design is simple and functional with natural color, and often you can add a drawer to keep under the crib for storage. But there are other really excellent baby furniture the Amish are building.
The Amish made high chairs for babies are a piece of furniture that are very useful, as well as the usual high quality craftsmanship to rest your eyes at.
They are basically like the usual high chairs available in stores that has a small table attached to the seat, but the back of it is often made of wood sticks rather than solid back rests.
Often Amish furniture is made to maximize space and very thought out design-wise. The changing table has drawers at the lower part of the table, where you can store diapers and other belongings for your baby.
If you want your baby’s room to be furnitured with Amish pieces there are a lot to choose from, like rocking chairs, wooden potty chairs and rocking horses.
Some people have creating lovely interiors in their homes with Amish furnitures mixed with more modern designed furniture.
What about the prize range? Well, you could think that handcrafted furniture like that are really costy, but the prizes are quite modest, also that part of the Amish philosophy, not to be greedy.
You can furniture your home without getting ruined, and that with all the features that comes with them, environmental, ethical, and good looking!
And, of course, there are furniture for the rest of the house too, if you want to pick out a piece for your living-, dining- or bedroom
Want to know more about Amish natural and organic furniture? Please visit
babysafety.efven.com and learn more
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/are-amish-baby-furniture-all-natural-218076.html
About the Author:
Beatrice Stephenson is a freelance writer on health and recreation issues.
September 25th, 2007
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