The recalled cribs and furniture are made of wood and have a rubbed black finish. Only the “Newport Rubbed Black” cribs and matching furniture manufactured in Indonesia between April 2006 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture.

For a complete list of the recalled products and models, you can check it out here.

Cribs Recalled for Lead Paint Poisoning

Safety for babies starts with providing them with green cribs and furniture that not only contain comfortable materials and design but also protects them from the harmful chemical and toxins that have been applied by most furniture manufacturers today.

Debi Bodinus knows how critical it is to ensure that baby furniture should be the first species in your home to be educated and exposed to them. Start them out young so that they can enjoy life better with green initiatives, something that is sure to stick to their minds now and when they grow up.

To fulfill Bodinus’ 100 percent green design philosophy, the Eco babyLuv(TM) line has been meticulously researched and sourced to ensure healthy, eco-friendly solutions. Each furniture piece in her collection is composed of non-toxic, chemical-free, earth-friendly materials such as FSC-certified hardwood, formaldehyde-free plywood, VOC free paints, finishes and glues.

(Source) Market Watch

D’BODINUS Eco babyLuv(TM) Furniture

In fact, there are issues such as the R’s of sustainability (Reduce and Reuse), are the leading indicators integrated in the LEEDS CI Rating System. While they are meant to help furniture manufacturers move forward soliciting some issues regarding its current version may yet be amended based on certain problems such as the flexibility of modular walls in the office setting.

Construction Waste Management 2.1 & 2.2 gives point consideration to the diverting of waste, but no such credit consideration is given when waste isn’t created in the first place by having pre-manufactured elements installed. According to Cornell University an average of one pound of drywall ends up in a landfill site for each square foot of drywall built in initial construction. Even if this goes to a recycler, it creates added transportation pollution, requires conversion energy and it still only refers to virgin drywall – not demolished.

A space made with studs and drywall may have diverted waste during initial construction, but is in no way responsive to the needs of the living, breathing business working inside it. Building out interior spaces using drywall is not sustainable. The EPA estimates changes in these inflexible spaces result in 155 pounds of material waste for every square foot. Electrical components, paint, screws, vinyl and adhesives make all that drywall difficult, if not impossible to safely recycle.

(Source) Interior Design

Moving and Using Modular Walls Better

Most of the furniture that has been made in China are perceived to be of lower quality compared to the other graded furniture manufacturers today but apparently it is the art and design to which they have been finished that is perhaps something that really makes a difference as far as striking and attention-getting instances are concerned.

China has been known to be a rich country when it comes to artifacts and artisans. In fact, some people actually go there to make sure they are buying authentic China made furniture designs. While many are exported, it cannot be avoided to find fakes being sold as before these items even reach their destination, you will be surprised at how many imitations would come out.

So lower quality or not, it remains that China has a rich heritage that only they can boast to go with classical designs that most people in the world these days look for.

Since 1966 the Cultural Revolution has taken its toll on Chinese artisans and artifacts. Under the rule of Mao Zedong the Red Guards campaigned to destroy the Four Olds – prior Chinese objects, customs, habits and ideas. It has been said that priceless historical works of art were considered dangerous items of a dangerous past and that the new direction led to the persecution of many of China’s finest artists and craftsmen.

(Source) Times Online

Chinese Furniture Focuses on Art over Quality

Such is something that we fail to consider. Furniture manufacturers and shops have their share of hard times as well. And knowing business, one thing that they would hate is to see furniture stocks rotting in the stock room. The next thing you will know, there will be a furniture sale held by them.

At today’s pace, a lot of stores hold these furniture discount sale. Surely, this covers everything you will need in your home. Beds, cabinets and home design sets. Just be on the lookout and you will be surprised at great bargains you can get from them.

(Source) Antiques and the Arts Auction Listing

Take Advantage of Furniture Auction Sales Today

Ever since the 17th century, the United Kingdom has always been known to uphold quality in everything that they do. This has been passed on to the succeeding generations and we can see today that much of this has been the prime reason for being the top quality furniture products.

The furniture biz has been growing today and we see the birth of new furniture manufacturers originating from countries like China but if there is one thing that the British hold, it is the emphasis on quality rather than mass production.

This has been the trademark of British quality and for sure, upholding that tradition is a need. That is perhaps why an apprenticeship program to make sure quality does indeed continue to last.

“British furniture has a glorious legacy that dates back to the 17th century. Sadly, British manufacturing is petering out, which is why we are now running an apprentice training scheme to train woodworkers in traditional cabinet-making.” The problem is these skills come at a price that can’t compete with the likes of China — Benchmark’s Rose dressing table, above, by Kay & Stemmer, costs £3,950 — but British made these days is more about quality than quantity

(Source) Times Online

Retaining the British Quality Furniture