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One common complaint about “going green” and choosing healthier furniture is the price. This is because much of green furniture is made completely of solid wood and as result, carries a higher price. Now more companies are looking to make healthier and greener furniture at a more accessible price, such as the company UrbanGreen.
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UrbanGreen makes furniture in many styles including modern and traditional. Their products are usually made with a combination of solid wood and wood veneers to reduce prices and to ensure consistency. We got the opportunity to try their Hudson Stool Bench in the Maple Amber Finish.
The UrbanGreen Hudson Stool Bench is a simple yet attractive bench. It was obvious this was a quality product early on. It came assembled and ready-to-use, a great plus, and was very sturdy. No warping or cracks were visible, and no perceivable wobble when sat upon by people of various sizes. It worked great near the front door for guests to sit down and take off their shoes.
Another thing we noticed immediately was there was no “new furniture smell”, which usually occurs when furniture is outgassing formaldehyde and other VOCs found in glues, paints and finishes. This made it evident that UrbanGreen uses only formaldehyde-free glues and low-VOC finishes and paints (see Q & A: Green Paint).
While we chose the Maple Amber finish for our particular stool, all UrbanGreen furniture can be personalized in a variety of stains and colors, and in customizable sizes as well. The Hudson Stool Bench is available unfinished and in 15 different finishes including stains and solid paint. Unfinished it retails for $150, when finished, it costs an additional $50.
Overall, we feel that investing in quality furniture by UrbanGreen is a great way to improve the health of your home without having to spend too much. Their use of formaldehyde-free glues prevents indoor air pollution, and so benefits those with allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivity.
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