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The wood used in Madara Designs is harvested from fallen trees or drift wood throughout Central America. They are never extracted for commercial purposes. The raw, natural beauty of this exotic hardwood is fused with the clean, modern lines of handmade metalwork to develop extraordinary, yet functional, pieces of art. Each unique masterpiece, produced by nature and enhanced by Madara Designs, will undoubtedly become incomparable treasures for years to come. [Madara Designs]

Once a monthly yard sale, White Trash has grown into a small store in the East Village. Dominated by Danish furniture, usually including dressers, armchairs, small tables and credenzas, as well as '60's era dishes and cookware, White Trash also offers kitsch and collectibles like vintage greeting cards, Noguchi lamps and more. [White Trash]

Henrybuilt was founded to bring true quality to a market where surface and fashion dominate. They believe that our living environments should be good to the core. Their product line offers a unique combination of classically modern design, superb craft and premium quality, sustainable materials. They are dedicated to a refined and natural aesthetic and a function-driven approach to design. [henrybuilt]

Combining elements like energy efficiency, recyclability and pollution-free with high technology, low maintenance and responsible manufacturing, Valcucine has almost everything you could ever need to design a modern, sustainable kitchen. From cabinets and countertops to backsplashes, shelving and furniture, the Italian-based designers have innovative products for the modern home in all shades of green. [Valcucine]

Aronson’s has been inspiring designers, architects and design devotees to re-imagine public and private spaces from the ground up. Specialising in the custom, the complex, the particular, it is their mission to take care of your every desire and detail in implementing your vision, be it a small project or an extensive commercial undertaking. Aronson’s virtually unlimited resources promise to inspire you. [Aronson's]

Growing from the concept of combining high-end, stylish design with the purest and most environmentally-friendly materials available, Q Collection provides furnishings that are better for you, your home and our planet. Their sleek collection of chairs, sofas and tables is completely polyurethane and formaldehyde-free, and their fabrics, textiles and accessories use zero impact dyes. Pure sustainable style! [Q Collection]

With collections of furniture, lighting and pottery, Jonathan Adler makes life witty, sophisticated and simply delicious. His pottery is internationally renowned for its sleek, modern sensibility, and he employs the help of Aid for Artisans in Peru, a non-profit that helps artisans in developing countries to make products for the American market. [Jonathan Adler]

One of the most complete resources for modern green interiors out there, Vivavi has resources to help everyone live modern and tread lightly. From their showroom in Brooklyn to their website to a modern green living home directory (coming soon), Vivavi's selection of seating, lighting, tables, storage and kids gear is as modern and green as it gets. [Vivavi]

Providing beautiful interiors that are environmentally friendly, safe, and natural, Vital Design can help provide solutions for water purification, air filtration, non-toxic paint, natural fiber carpeting and more. Presenting the future of design with innovative solutions that are exciting, unique and respectful of our planet, they believe that good design can improve your quality of life. [Vital Design]

Spotlighting up & coming design, especially local designers from Brooklyn and the rest of New York City, The Future Perfect has the ultimate in NYC indie furnishings. Wallpapers, wall hangings, funky furniture and fun lighting are all available in the store, with a full-service e-commerce site coming soon. [The Future Perfect]

Seeking to help people live a simple, stylish and sophisticated life while also being in balance with the world, IIKH is the place to go in New York, as well as online, for smart, stylish, sexy and green living products. They've got a good selection of things like linens and towels, as well as some things to make your house a home, like tableware and accessories. Lots of groovy furniture and beauty products round out the selection from the store that combines substance with style. [IIKH]

SCRAPILE is the collaborative work of designers Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado. Seeking to create a possitive environmental impact with their work, these two have developed a unique method of collecting and repurposing discarded scraps of wood from New York's woodworking industry. Since it's conception in Fall 2003, this project has continued to yield an ever-evolving line of furniture and product which by its very nature insists each piece be one of a kind. [scrapile]