Comments on: Top 5 Affordable Eco-Friendly Sofas & Chairs http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/ Your guide to stylish, sustainable decorating! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:14:15 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marie http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-38105 Marie Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:06:34 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-38105 I just received this on buying green healthy furniture: http://www.healthybitchdaily.com/2010/04/13/furniture/ I just received this on buying green healthy furniture:
http://www.healthybitchdaily.com/2010/04/13/furniture/

]]> By: Marie http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-38100 Marie Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:11:34 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-38100 Oops. I meant to say: I found a totally organic MATTRESS from a company named Natura.... Sorry. Marie. Oops. I meant to say: I found a totally organic MATTRESS from a company named Natura…. Sorry. Marie.

]]> By: Marie http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-38098 Marie Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:09:33 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-38098 Jennae, Thank you. I realize also that fire-retardants can save lives. And everyone can't afford to get wool for a natural fire-retardant layer. However, when I sit on a sofa or lie on a mattress that contains the modern chemical fire retardants, I literally break out in hives. When I go to furniture stores, I get sick (throwing up and worse) violently. It took me years to isolate the culprit -- and it is furniture. I found a totally organic sofa from a company named Natura (they have many types of mattresses, but one line is called "Organic" and it has changed my life. Now I am searching for a similar sofa from a reliable company. I have written to Ekla Home, thanks to your recommendation, and when they reply, I will let you know what they say. Jennae,

Thank you. I realize also that fire-retardants can save lives. And everyone can’t afford to get wool for a natural fire-retardant layer. However, when I sit on a sofa or lie on a mattress that contains the modern chemical fire retardants, I literally break out in hives. When I go to furniture stores, I get sick (throwing up and worse) violently. It took me years to isolate the culprit — and it is furniture. I found a totally organic sofa from a company named Natura (they have many types of mattresses, but one line is called “Organic” and it has changed my life. Now I am searching for a similar sofa from a reliable company. I have written to Ekla Home, thanks to your recommendation, and when they reply, I will let you know what they say.

]]> By: jennae http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-37912 jennae Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:38:18 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-37912 Marie, thank you so much for the additional information. There are so many components that go into products like this that it can be a real challenge to find products that go all the way. These ones from Overstock are certainly middle of the road in terms of being green, and their affordability comes with a price -- that there are components that aren't so green. Viesso: http://viesso.com is a great company that offers wool upholstery, along with several of the other companies I referenced in a previous comment. I'd love to hear what you end up buying! Marie, thank you so much for the additional information. There are so many components that go into products like this that it can be a real challenge to find products that go all the way. These ones from Overstock are certainly middle of the road in terms of being green, and their affordability comes with a price — that there are components that aren’t so green.

Viesso: http://viesso.com is a great company that offers wool upholstery, along with several of the other companies I referenced in a previous comment. I’d love to hear what you end up buying!

]]> By: Marie http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-37910 Marie Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:23:31 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-37910 Thank you! I really appreciate this information. Sustainability is important, but for personal health the toxin-free materials, all natural, are the most crucial. Thank you! I really appreciate this information. Sustainability is important, but for personal health the toxin-free materials, all natural, are the most crucial.

]]> By: Marie http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-37908 Marie Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:19:59 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-37908 According to my understanding of fire retardant legal issues, all sofas for sale in the United States have to meet a strict standard, and will have to have layers of chemical fire-retardant materials, unless the company uses wool for the fire retardant layer. A sofa can be ecologically harvested, and have "soy-based foam," but that foam may be soaked with chemical retardants that are toxic and unhealthy for many people. Pottery Barn would not tell me the chemical composition of their fire-retardants. Their salesperson said it is a "trade secret." Crate and Barrel did disclose theirs -- a representative kindly researched it and called me back a few weeks after my inquiry -- and gave me the names of the numerous chemicals that are inside their soy-based foam. I appreciated the accurate information, but I do not want to breathe in any of those chemicals. I have given away all my toxic sofas, and now am looking for an organic wool upholstered one, which is the only kind that is both natural and legal to offer for sale, under the existing fire-retardant code in the U.S. A. I think we need new standards for labeling products in this country, a full disclosure of all ingredients, chemicals, and treatments clearly labeled in all consumer products, so we can make a choice. According to my understanding of fire retardant legal issues, all sofas for sale in the United States have to meet a strict standard, and will have to have layers of chemical fire-retardant materials, unless the company uses wool for the fire retardant layer. A sofa can be ecologically harvested, and have “soy-based foam,” but that foam may be soaked with chemical retardants that are toxic and unhealthy for many people. Pottery Barn would not tell me the chemical composition of their fire-retardants. Their salesperson said it is a “trade secret.” Crate and Barrel did disclose theirs — a representative kindly researched it and called me back a few weeks after my inquiry — and gave me the names of the numerous chemicals that are inside their soy-based foam. I appreciated the accurate information, but I do not want to breathe in any of those chemicals. I have given away all my toxic sofas, and now am looking for an organic wool upholstered one, which is the only kind that is both natural and legal to offer for sale, under the existing fire-retardant code in the U.S. A. I think we need new standards for labeling products in this country, a full disclosure of all ingredients, chemicals, and treatments clearly labeled in all consumer products, so we can make a choice.

]]> By: jennae http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-33853 jennae Fri, 14 May 2010 16:35:57 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-33853 No need to apologize! That's what customer reviews are for, right :) These sofas are definitely affordable, but sometimes that means sacrificing some quality. But if you are looking for completely green sofas, I can definitely recommend a few. Among of my favorites: Ekla Home: http://eklahome.com/ Viesso: http://viesso.com Pure Inspired Home: http://pureinspiredhome.myshopify.com/ I hope that helps! No need to apologize! That’s what customer reviews are for, right :) These sofas are definitely affordable, but sometimes that means sacrificing some quality.

But if you are looking for completely green sofas, I can definitely recommend a few. Among of my favorites:
Ekla Home: http://eklahome.com/
Viesso: http://viesso.com
Pure Inspired Home: http://pureinspiredhome.myshopify.com/

I hope that helps!

]]> By: Serene C http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-33852 Serene C Fri, 14 May 2010 16:26:57 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-33852 PS - The links to the above items are from Overstock. LOL! My bad. Make sure you check out the reviews deeper. I've been looking at items that have lots of good reviews and then when you dig, you read very poor ones. I have to believe that if you spend $1000 or less on a sofa, you get what you pay for, no? Good Luck! PS – The links to the above items are from Overstock. LOL! My bad.
Make sure you check out the reviews deeper. I’ve been looking at items that have lots of good reviews and then when you dig, you read very poor ones. I have to believe that if you spend $1000 or less on a sofa, you get what you pay for, no? Good Luck!

]]> By: Serene C http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-33851 Serene C Fri, 14 May 2010 16:23:24 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-33851 I'm looking too and will update my finds..so far: Christine: I found a great website - but very pricey. http://www.ecosofa.com/shop/dallaterra.html Esther: I was looking around Overstock, everything seems very cheap and doubtful about the eco part. Good Luck! Serene I’m looking too and will update my finds..so far:

Christine: I found a great website – but very pricey. http://www.ecosofa.com/shop/dallaterra.html

Esther: I was looking around Overstock, everything seems very cheap and doubtful about the eco part.

Good Luck!

Serene

]]> By: christine http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-20455 christine Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:25:42 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-20455 Hello: I am looking for living room furniture with Hemp, Flax, Linen material and the cushions made of all natural latex. I found a website for a retailer in Portland, Or who carries furniture by Oz. I cannot find their website now. We live in Sacramento, CA . Please advise. Hello:

I am looking for living room furniture with Hemp, Flax, Linen material and the cushions made of all natural latex. I found a website for a retailer in Portland, Or who carries furniture by Oz. I cannot find their website now. We live in Sacramento, CA . Please advise.

]]> By: Esther Witte http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-16795 Esther Witte Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:53:04 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-16795 I shop at Overstock and didn't even think to check whether they carry eco-friendly products. Does anyone happen to know whether these contain fire retardant chemicals? I shop at Overstock and didn’t even think to check whether they carry eco-friendly products. Does anyone happen to know whether these contain fire retardant chemicals?

]]> By: Victoria http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-15200 Victoria Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:42:57 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-15200 The lines of that reproduction "Charles of London" sofa are perfect for the house we're renovating...I'd love to get rid of my pre-marriage/pre-kids leather sectional and get something with more classic lines that fits the scale of our new family room. Who makes this sofa? I'm in Georgia...having a really hard time finding eco-friendly furniture!! Thanks! The lines of that reproduction “Charles of London” sofa are perfect for the house we’re renovating…I’d love to get rid of my pre-marriage/pre-kids leather sectional and get something with more classic lines that fits the scale of our new family room. Who makes this sofa? I’m in Georgia…having a really hard time finding eco-friendly furniture!! Thanks!

]]> By: Nani http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-8760 Nani Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:09:54 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-8760 I meant grow... that happens when you do ten things at the time. Great great blog! <abbr><em>Nanis last blog post..<a href="http://ad-h.blogspot.com/2009/02/seriously.html" rel="nofollow">Seriously?</a></abbr></em> I meant grow… that happens when you do ten things at the time.

Great great blog!

Nanis last blog post..Seriously?

]]> By: Nani http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1475/top-5-affordable-eco-friendly-sofas-chairs/#comment-8758 Nani Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:39:48 +0000 http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?p=1475#comment-8758 I super heart the first set!!! I love your blog... I want to be you when I grew up... I am actually working on it already ;) I super heart the first set!!! I love your blog… I want to be you when I grew up… I am actually working on it already ;)

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