Acronym creates furniture that reflects passion for design and sustainability. Looking to many fields for inspiration; from architecture to transportation design, special attention is paid to material and texture. Conscious effort is taken in making the furniture honest in its conception. Where solid wood is expected, you will find it. Where veneers are most effective and sustainable, they will be there. Structures speak for themselves, without extraneous detail. We manufacture in the United States, if not locally in Kansas City, resulting in products with high quality and lower energy input. Efficiency united with function is the focused definition of Acronym Designs. All wood used in Acronym products is derived from reclaimed, recovered, or sustainably grown sources of wood. This approach reduces the use of virgin trees, eliminates the unsustainable use of forests, and reduces waste sent to landfills. ReClaimed wood is old growth wood that had previously served as structural or functional components of barns, building timbers, rail road ties, or other products. Old growth wood tends to be more dense, with fine grain and superb coloring. ReCovered wood has been salvaged from the manufacture of consumer or industrial products. Sixty three million metric tons of wood scrap per year provides ample opportunity and inspiration for new uses of this wasted material. Sustainable wood is produced from managed forests, such as FSC certified, that are responsibly grown and harvested. These initiatives include the assurance that areas of natural wealth and endangered wildlife habitat are not being negatively affected during planting and harvest and that the rights of workers and indigenous communities are respected. All of these policies insure that the forests natural heritage remains for future generations to enjoy. We also go to great efforts to use eco-responsible materials and processes in all of the components of our designs. From managed forest products mentioned above and recycled metals, to low VOC glues and finishes, we apply the greenest route available. The products are designed, engineered, and built to last, reducing cyclical consumption and discarding that is necessary with lesser quality big box furniture. Our customers will enjoy our furniture pieces for many generations.
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