From Workroom to Living Room, Txtur Introduces Upcycling for Flexible Furniture Ownership

September 9, 2020  by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

“We create stylish, comfortable, truly high-quality furnishings and make ownership easy, flexible and changeable while substantially lowering environmental impact,” says Txtur president Greg Terrill.

Upcycling is a new business model that brings fun and freedom to choosing and living with home decor. Txtur customers have the freedom to update their look, or even to move without moving their furniture simply by returning the pieces to the company for a credit towards new pieces. At Txtur’s Roanoke, Virginia workrooms, returned furnishings are disassembled and remade into like-new furniture in popular finish combinations and available as upcycled stock for discounted sale. The process reduces environmental impact through reusing materials at their highest value and keeping them out of the landfill.

“It’s no secret that we live in a throwaway society. Over 12 million tons of furniture end up in U.S. landfills every year, and very soon the furniture industry is going to have to evolve into a circular economy. We’re excited to be on the front lines of that, setting an example, starting now,” Terrill says.

The furniture is designed to have a timeless feel, to go with its enduring craftsmanship and quality finishes. Txtur has launched its offering with a broad array of wood and upholstered seating as well as many unique tables. Collections fall into three aesthetic categories:

Urban Loft is streamlined for lovers of mid-century modern in a palette of rich neutrals.

Ocean Sands brings a coastal vibe with white and whitewashed wood finishes and sunny, bright accents.

Modern Lodge offers a sophisticated and slightly deeper and warmer palette such as antique brass, warm tones and dark leathers.

In keeping with the company’s devotion to quality and durability, they have partnered exclusively with two of the top names in upholstery materials: textile-upholstered items feature all Crypton Home performance fabrics while leather pieces feature Moore and Giles aniline died leathers. Designers enrolled in Txtur’s trade program will also be offered the option of COM (customer’s own material).

Upcycling is the natural outcome of Terrill’s desire for real sustainability, a commitment to make high-quality, durable furnishings and most of all to make the entire process enjoyable to people. He points out that the speed and ubiquity of trends via digital media mean people’s tastes are changing quickly. In addition, now that many Americans are working from home, more people are opting to move. Some major direct-to-consumer brands in the furniture market have come forward with solutions, but Terrill saw issues. “There’s no integrity in fast-fashion furniture. It’s purposefully made not to last, so forget sustainability and design and comfort suffer too.” As for the other popular d-to-c option, subscription furniture, “It feels borrowed or like a rental, something anyone can have, it is missing the component of being made to order and of ownership,” says Terrill.

Terrill’s company, Chervan Furniture, has been designing and making high quality commercial and hospitality furnishings on a private label basis for over 80 years. With the launch of Txtur, the company is leveraging their entirely domestic production capability and that deep expertise in design, fabrication, customer service and logistics to offer consumers a new and thoughtful high-end furniture experience at a palatable price point.

In the coming months, Txtur will add several more categories of furnishings including case goods and even dog beds. Learn more and explore Upcycling at www.txtur.com.