I am a big fan of Target. So many of its products — especially the Go International designer clothing lines — look more expensive than they are and are well-designed to boot. So I was intrigued to read on Dwell's blog that the retailer now has a line of eco-friendly furniture.
The collection of tables, desks, stands, and shelves are made from FSC/Rainforest Alliance Certified SmartWood with formaldehyde-free and non-toxic stains and finishes. And unlike most of my Target clothes, this furniture is made in the U.S. in order to conserve fuel that would be used in shipping. Cool!
As for the look, well — I have mixed feelings about this stuff. Some of it is very stylish; I really love this Intown Coffee Table in Steel ($329.99, above left). But the furniture with the Slate finish, including Linear Round Cocktail Table ($219.99, right), looks like it belongs in a college dude's living room. What do you guys think?
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i am THRILLED that a company such as target is supporting eco-friendly furniture. however, almost all of this stuff is pretty ugly. hopefully they grown the line and continue to be earth friendly.
1i hope more companies use FSC certified wood! its so great! the only good thing about New Zealand is that all their wood is FSC certified. i sometimes wish i could go to Target.
2Cooel.
3A little expensive for Tarjay!!
4The Intown table and collection is actually made by InModern, a great furniture company that has received awesome reviews for their quality, design, and eco-friendliness.
I'm not a fan of the one on the right.
5cool but WAY too expensive.
6I agree it's dorm room appeal!
7Awesome for its' eco-friendliness but Ugh for the design. And at that price I wouldn't dare stick it in a dorm room.
8I'm happy they are supporting the environment too!
9I think they're both really cheap looking. If you really want to go eco-friendly, get a used table instead of buying a totally new one!
10I think they're both really cheap looking. If you really want to go eco-friendly, get a used table instead of buying a totally new one!
11Good thinking about the eco-friendly stuff, but seriously overpriced (and really not that phemonenal).
12ugg and overpriced!
13love the look
14love the idea
but target's gotta drop the price
This is totally cool. especially considering that there's a target near my house.
15I Target!
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16ARGH
17I was trying to right, I heart target argh what a pain the html thing is.
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Both of these seem college dorm to me. I like something with more substance and elegance. I am however so happy that target is doing an environmentally friendly furniture line.
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