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Sustainable and Swanky
The new buzzword distinguishes itself in a little bit of reclaimed wood, and a lot of style

As the need for forest resources has increased, local architects and furniture and décor designers have turned to non-forest supplies of wood, like reclaimed wood, more and more. This wood can be reclaimed from buildings scheduled for demolition, and abandoned railroads. It also comes from trees that have been recently cut down from suburban or urban areas. No matter the source, reclaimed wood has turned the corner from being a sustainable option to being cutting-edge in furniture design.

Millwork Outlet has been reclaiming wood for doors, mantle, and other woodwork since “before it was cool,” says owner Dan Drllevich. From an artist’s standpoint, he says, “time has a way of putting on a patina that you and I can’t do.” More and more local artists agree—the lure of a unique piece of wood that has being through years of snow and sun isn’t something anyone can quickly replicate.

Reclaimed wood is just one more way that green has become fashionable. By placing value on environmental issues—and buying furniture and home accessories made from green-certified, recycled or sustainable materials—consumers can combine their aesthetic preferences with their desire to do good.

Environmentally friendly options can be found in abundance in the Seattle marketplace. Here, we’ve culled some of our favorites.

Meyer Wells Pi Console Table
Table the Issue Meyer Wells Pi Console Table, available to the trade through Studio G11.
reclaimed wood coffee table

Top-Notch Timber Reclaimed wood coffee table by local artist Eric Holder, $1,200 at Collective, 5323 Ballard Ave. N.W.; (20) 782-1900.



Stackable Seaglass Recycled Glass Dinnerware, $22-$42 One Earth One Design , 14300 Greenwood Ave. N., Suite A; (206) 418-8120.
Out of the Woods dining room table
Out of the Woods Dining Room Table, $5,600, and Chairs, $346 each, at One Earth One Design.
Stepping Up horizontal deck tiles
Stepping Up Horizontal Deck Tiles, $5 each at Bamboo Hardwoods, 4616 Ohio Ave. S.; (206) 264-2414.
Bamboo Underfoot bamboo rug


Bamboo Underfoot Bamboo Rug, $49-$239 at Crate and Barrel, 2680 N.E. 49th St.; (206) 937-9939.
origami table from Environmental Language
Origami on the Table Environmental Language Walnut Origami Table with Stone Top, available to the trade through Studio G11, Seattle Design Center, 5701 Sixth Ave. S., Suite P-366; (206) 973-4473.





Bambu Bowls from Greener Lifestyles




Color Me Green Bambu Bowls, $15 at Greener Lifestyles, 5317 Ballard Ave. N.W.; (888) 220-6020.
reclaimed wood door from Milword Outlet

Reclaiming Style Reclaimed door, $400-800, Millwork Outlet. 28730 Maple Valley Hwy, Maple Valley. (206) 425) 432-5189.
Meyer Wells screen








Green Screen Meyer Wells Screen, available to the trade through Studio G11.

Green Scoop

More quick tidbits from the world of green:

The Seattle-based online lighting store Destination Lighting was recently awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Lighting Retailing for its commitment to “promoting environmental protection through energy-efficient lighting” from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy.

Bamboo Hardwoods, a Seattle company specializing in stylish bamboo-based products for the home, teamed up with Lexus Hybrids, the North Face and the St. Regis Resort & Residences to promote a green lifestyle to A-list celebrities and worldwide media at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in January. The environmentally friendly company educated attendees on the benefits—both style-conscious and health-conscious—of using bamboo. - Allison Lind