When it comes to buying new furniture (not pre-loved or antiques), and you aim to be sustainable about it – keep your eye on how and where a piece is created. With all the mileage and energy required, shipping a piece from overseas is not very green. Neither is chopping down old growth trees. However when we keep the production local it’s not only better for the environment, but also helps sustain our U.S. economy and create jobs.

New to the home furnishings scene is an earth-friendly collection designed and fabricated by green-certified designer, Kristin Drohan. The style of the line is inspired by a classic, timeless frame and designed for comfort and durability. All pieces are bench-made in Hickory, North Carolina. Included in the upscale grouping are: a recliner, sofa, convertible sectional, ottomans, two upholstered beds and a canopy bed.

As Drohan tells us, “Our new reclamation frame option uses reclaimed wood, salvaged from many of the vacant factories and buildings in North Carolina. The spring coiled cushions contain a bio-hybrid soy-based cushion, and the fabrics are eco-friendly and high performing. You know the history of the frame of the product. You know where it came from, whether it is a manufacturing center, a train station or an old building. It becomes a one-of-a-kind piece of home furniture that is very personal.”

The kiln-dried hardwood frames come from certified American forests that adhere to strict conservation guidelines. The spring coil cushions are bio hybrids utilizing soy, corn, and recycled cotton. Here’s where to find more info about Kristin Drohan and the eco-friendly furniture collection.

What will it set you back? From top, MSRP starting prices: Sectional $10,305; Reagan Ottoman $1640; Houston Recliner $3295; Erin Sofa $3979.