Artistic Frame uses as our primary raw material in the manufacture of chair frames, PEFC-certified* Beech from sustainable-yield natural forests. Only a few trees per acre are taken for harvest under the toughest of European forestry laws. This extremely selective harvesting process follows guidelines that insist upon limiting the number of trees taken based on age, the rate of new growth, and ecological circumstances (animal nesting, fire-hazards, soil and plant conditions).
The Beech hard wood harvested in Germany and used by Artistic has been called the greenest material available in the manufacturing of furniture.
Availability: Europe has the highest percentage of temperate hardwoods available per cubic feet.
Sustainability: German forests have had the greatest percentage (over 4%) of increased regeneration in stock over the past 20 years.
Durability: The "close-grain" of German Beech, makes it one of the strongest, toughest, and longest lasting hardwoods available today.
Machining: Although a very strong wood, Beech wood has a high-grade in it's ability to be shaped, routed, joined, and can hold a fine edge.
Finishing: Consistent coloration and beautiful grain make Beech a practical surface to be finished in almost any style at hand.
* PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes)
-Sofaworks cushions are Feather/Down with Latex Core
In an effort to minimize our carbon footprint, Artistic’s Sofaworks division upgraded our feather and down specification and made the change from Memory Foam core to Latex.
The same concerns expressed by clients over the mattresses they slept on came to play in the sofas they are lounging in. We heard from clients who said they spent more time on the sofa than in bed. Some worried about the memory foam's documented carcinogenic and mutagenic compounds. They expressed concerns that common petroleum based chemicals have been clearly shown to have the ability to weaken or damage the immune and nervous system.
So, we listened and made some changes. Our 100% all natural latex cores surrounded by feather and down are as pure a product you can find anywhere. They are environmentally friendly. Latex has a very long life cycle (some people say it lasts forever), is extremely comfortable, non-toxic, comes in various densities, and provides extraordinary support. 100% latex rubber is completely renewable; the rubber is drawn from the tree, and you don't have to kill the tree. And when it comes to upholstery, Feather and Down over a Latex core is as green as it gets.
-Furniture Life Cycle
Most furniture has a life span of seven years and then ends up on a curb, discarded and left to be forgotten. Artistic Frame chairs and sofas can last a lifetime and do! Many items have been handed down from generation to generation. With care and maintenance our chairs will last for as long as you plan to sit and enjoy them. Case studies of our furniture show that thousands of pieces placed in hotels a generation ago are typically resold at renovation.
So, we listened and made some changes. Our 100% all natural latex cores surrounded by feather and down are as pure a product you can find anywhere. They are environmentally friendly. Latex has a very long life cycle (some people say it lasts forever), is extremely comfortable, non-toxic, comes in various densities, and provides extraordinary support. 100% latex rubber is completely renewable; the rubber is drawn from the tree, and you don't have to kill the tree. And when it comes to upholstery, Feather and Down over a Latex core is as 