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By Aggregated Content in on June 9, 2011
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Appealing to both sustainable design lovers and WWII buffs is Uhuru's War Craft Line, a limited edition collection of furniture made from teak salvaged from the deck of decommissioned battleship, the USS Carolina. Comments Images: Uhuru Design My recent post on Room & Boards limited edition collection of handsome stools/side tables handcrafted from timber reclaimed from Thomas Edisons phonograph factory in Wisconsin got me thinking about all the fantastic home furnishings made from unusual, even "historic" recycled/reclaimed materials I saw at the 2011 International Contemporary Furniture Fair back in May. Although I featured a couple of highlights immediately after
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June 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Bankruptcy on June 8, 2011
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Customers at a bankrupt furniture repair shop in Englewood, Colo., have hope of getting furniture, deposits back.
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June 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Store Openings on June 8, 2011
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Fancy's Furniture is set to open next week in Kellyton, Al., on U.S. Highway 280 next to another home furnishings retailer, The Mattress Man.
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June 7,
2011 by in UnCategorized
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IKEA Canada Contributes both Operationally and with Products Sold BURLINGTON, ON, June 8, 2011 /CNW/ - IKEA has announced that they will support the Joint Business Declaration, an EU business call for 30% emissions reduction by 2020 founded by The
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June 7,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on June 8, 2011
Art Van Furniture has announced the return of its Million Dollar Charity Challenge for 2011.
The program awards grants from $5,000 to $50,000 to support Michigan-based children, health and human services programs with a fun filled evening full of food and entertainment.
The event is set for Tuesday, June 14, 6-9 p.m., at Art Van's location at 8748 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, Mich.
Speakers at festivities will include Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Warren, Mich.-based Art Van Furniture; Kim Yost, CEO; and Gary Van Elslander, president, along with representatives from previous 100 Art Van Charity Challenge recipients.
In addition, Art Van will debut the Art Van Hope Awards paying tribute to four individuals for their devotion and unwavering commitment to the state of Michigan. Those include Laurie Baumer, Ele's Place; Krista Mason, Benjamin's Hope; L. Brooks Patterson, Rainbow Connection; and Maggie Varney, Wigs 4 Kids.
Art Van Furniture will begin accepting applications for 2011-2012 MDCC grants until August 1, 2011. Visit artvan.com for details on qualifications and directions on grant submission.
50 Non-profit organizations will be awarded grants in September.