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Urban Woods Reclaimed Wood Furniture: Beauty in Sustainability

August 24, 2009 By: Anna7 Comments

Kirei Board inlaid in Palisades dining table
Kirei Board inlaid in the Urban Woods’ Palisades dining table.

I have no idea how I found Urban Woods, a sustainable furniture maker, but was totally taken with their reclaimed wood furniture.   I loved the Earthiness and simplicity of the pieces.  But the Company does not stop there.  They also uses nontoxic, water based stains to enhance the natural aged patina of the woods from old growth timber.

The Company prides itself  that no tree was harmed in the manufacturing of their furniture, and they do not use any MDF, tropical hardwoods, or toxic glues in their manufacturing process.

“Much of the reclaimed wood was originally harvested and milled 50 to 100 years ago, and has been seasoned in sunny Southern California for decades, giving the wood unparalleled stability and resistance to future distortion or structural movement.”

Why does furniture made of reclaimed materials make environmental sense? Read the Company’s “why’s” ranging from the reduction of both the waste stream and deforestation to lower carbon impact since all furniture is made in the United States. I urge you to read the list, since it is quite interesting to learn how large of a footprint we make by simply buying new wood furniture.

Listed below are some of Urban Woods’ designs.  To see the Company’s complete lines, see here. :

Urban Woods Melrose Credenza

The Melrose credenza is pre-wired for cable and contains two shelves for your media needs and two cabinets for all electronic equipment. Measurements: 28Hx69Wx20D Retail suggested price: $1785.00.

Urban Woods Wildcox 9 drawer dresser

The Wildale 7 drawer dresser is “a perfect blend of rustic and refined reclaimed wood blended together to create a unique new collection.”

Measurements:   58”w x 35”h x 22 d and suggested retail is $1750.

the Mulholland Platform Bed

The Mulholland Platform Bed , which is made out of reclaimed Douglas fir, comes in the following sizes.  (See accompanying retail pricing for each)

-Queen $2070.00                  50Hx74Wx88L
-Eastern King $2300.00       50Hx90Wx88L
-California King $2300.00    50Hx86Wx92L

Urban Woods Sunset Collection

Although the previous pieces reflects a more rustic appearance, Urban Woods also creates  transition/traditional lines as well. My favorite is the Sunset Collection with its tufted organic cotton bed.  Looking for a more sleigh bed look, check out the Doheny Collection.

Products can be purchased through an interior designer or  retailers  listed as “friends” on the site. In addition, check out www.2modern.com which offers many of Urban Woods’ pieces.

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Comments

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    Steven Winters says

    February 1, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Another source of beautiful eco friendly reclaimed wood furniture is from my friends over at DelneroFurniture.com

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  2. 3

    Rob Jones says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    Reclaimed or recycled furniture is the best. It is individual, it is charming and it is full of character, often even more so that the original historic pieces. Fantastic opportunity.

    Reply
  3. 4

    Reclaimed Wood says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:24 am

    this is so cool, it gives such a royal look to the room.

    Reply
  4. 5

    Recycled Flooring says

    December 31, 2010 at 10:27 am

    It’s all about simplicity, I have to agree. Some of it looks almost asian style. It is amazing what they are doing with Recycled Wood Products these days. Beautiful furniture, great post. Thanks.

    Reply
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    Reclaimed Wooden Flooring says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    When it comes right down to it, no matter how environmentally friendly, historic, high quality or full of character a reclaimed lumber or timber product is, if you don’t like how it looks, you are not going to use it. Fortunately these reclaimed wood products have beauty and to spare!

    Reply
  6. 7

    Tom Oak says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I love the last picture! Great informal post, thanks for including all the info also 🙂

    Reply

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