L.A.-based Croft House handcrafts its ruggedly handsome furniture from historically correct and sustainably sourced woods.

The handmade furniture maker’s Mossam Media Cabinet is created from a striking selection of mixed reclaimed hardwoods — nicely augmented by industrial steel legs and a finished birch interior.

Finish:
  Handbrushed raw wood with symmetrically oxidized finishing.

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Anyone who wears Eileen Fisher appreciates classic style … Now you can save some green, and tap into some sustainable Fisher style by shopping at Green Eileen in Yonkers, Woodbury Center and Irvington, NY.

Or – give and you shall receive … donate your gently worn Eileen Fisher threads to one of five designated locations whenever you’re ready to pass them along. Receive a tax receipt and $5 EF gift card for donating any pre-loved Eileen Fisher items.

It’s a nicely sustainable closed loop system with an extra good karma kick … Green Eileen helps fund programs for women and girls in our local, national and global communities. To date, the foundation has sold over $500,000 recycled pieces and contributed over $425,000 to programs which support women and girls.

What happens to items that don’t make the cut? find out more @ greeneileen.org

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