FSC Certified Furniture: What Does It Mean & Where to Buy?

April 11, 2022December 31, 2022 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 12:11 pm

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Over the past several years, as consumers have become more conscious of the impact their purchases can have on the world, third party certifications like Fair Trade and B Corporations have sprung up to help audit the supply chain and business practices of companies around the world. In the global wood furniture and flooring industry, the most well-known third party certification for eco friendly furniture is managed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Many people stumble upon the FSC certification while looking for sustainable wood furniture. In this article, we explain what it means to be FSC Certified, why it’s not the gold standard it’s perceived to be, and what to look for instead.

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6 Tips for Buying Copeland Furniture Online

April 2, 2022April 4, 2022 Peggy Farabaugh

Last updated on April 4th, 2022 at 03:35 pm

Copeland Furniture | Astrid Bedroom Set | American Made in Vermont — Copeland’s Astrid Bed embodies natural modernism. Each bed is handcrafted and displays the subtle characteristics of real wood that bring out the luxurious feel of this authentic design. Where’s the best place to buy it? Read on.

You Love it. Now Learn How to Buy Copeland Furniture Online.

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Sustainable Furniture Buying Tips: 5 Questions You Should Be Asking

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Being a sustainable company may be trendy now, but how do you know if what you’re buying is truly sustainable?

Our company was founded with the mission to save the rainforest. We are a wood furniture company that uses only sustainably harvested wood from North America. It’s been 17 years and we still guarantee that. Now it seems big name brands and celebrities are making claims of sustainability when they put their names on home goods. With so many products and brands now claiming sustainable practices, it may be hard to tell if the products you’re using really are eco-friendly.

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Everyone Can Help Ukraine

March 9, 2022March 11, 2022 Peggy Farabaugh

Last updated on March 11th, 2022 at 10:15 am

What Can One Person (or One Small State or One Small Business) Do?

Like you, our team at VWS is watching in horror as events unfold during Russia’s war on Ukraine. We are compelled to try to do something to help. In the face of such an existential threat it’s hard to imagine what we can do that would make a difference. But if everyone does something, no matter how small, it will add up. Read More

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Forging a Future for Our Forests

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Riley Farabaugh

From the beginning, we wanted to make Vermont Woods Studios part of the solution to climate change and deforestation. Since 2005, we have been encouraging consumers to understand where their furniture comes from and offering a more sustainable option.

Throughout our company’s history, we’ve always supported environmental nonprofits, but we wanted to develop a partnership where we could more clearly see how our dollars were being spent and maximize the impact of our donations.

Over the last several years, we’ve developed a strong partnership with La Cruz Habitat Protection Program (LCHPP, aka “Forests for Monarchs”), a small organization started by Jose Luis Alvarez in Michoacán, Mexico. Since their start in 1997, they’ve planted over 10 million trees.

Many non-profits offer to plant 1 tree for every dollar donated, but through our direct partnership with Forests for Monarchs, we’re able to plant two trees for every dollar. That’s twice as many trees!

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability. If you’d like, join us and experience our forest and wildlife habitat restoration activities in person. Here’s how: Plant Trees with Us.

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Vermont Magazine Features VWS

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Peggy Farabaugh

Vermont Magazine Article about Vermont Woods Studios — Vermont Magazine’s article features our furniture store & Stonehurst showroom in Vernon, VT. Come see us. Bring your snowshoes.

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Sustainable Furniture: Facts for Wildlife Lovers

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Peggy Farabaugh

Wood Furniture’s Journey to Your Home Starts in a Forest

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4 High Quality Glass Top Dining Tables Made in USA

January 11, 2022March 7, 2022 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on March 7th, 2022 at 05:26 pm

Exeter Glass Top Dining Table with Walnut Wood Base and Chairs by Copeland Furniture — Pictured here as part of the complete Exeter Dining Set, Copeland’s Glass Top Rectangular Dining Table with a walnut base. Made in Vermont and guaranteed for life. Qualifying orders ship free!

“Every lesson I learned as a kid was at the dinner table. It is where we laughed, cried, and yelled – but most importantly, where we bonded and connected.” – Michael Symon (American chef)

A dining table is one of the most important pieces of furniture in any home. It’s where you gather and feast with family. Sit and sort though mail. Laugh. Cry. And the longer you have a table, the more memories it accumulates.

If you’re looking for a new dining table, you’ve come to the right place. All our dining tables are made in America and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Although most of our tables are built with solid wood, glass top dining tables have become an increasingly popular choice. They’re great at making a space feel bigger than it is, and the glass top is easy to care for and easy to clean.

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2021 Year in Review

January 1, 2022September 2, 2022 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on September 2nd, 2022 at 10:17 am

It’s that time of year again! Every year, we do a post detailing some of the important milestones, accomplishments, and projects we’ve completed here at Vermont Woods Studios. So without further ado…

The VWS Green Team — Nina took this picture of the VWS Green Team, including our new mates, Alex and Katrina. From left: Ken Farabaugh, Alexandra Chisholm, Michelle Rooks, Peggy Farabaugh, Sean Henry, Dennis Shanoff, Greg Augustine, Nina Markiw, Kelli Dobosz, Katrina Moore and Brian Doherty.

We Grew Our Team

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Plant Trees with Us

December 10, 2021December 13, 2021 Peggy Farabaugh

Last updated on December 13th, 2021 at 12:07 pm

Why Plant Trees?

In 2005 Ken and I founded VWS to be a force for change in the area of forest and wildlife conservation. I grew up spending a lot of time outside in nature, always on the look out for anything that moved. In the evenings I’d be reading National Geographic or watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom on TV. My dream was to do something to help protect wildlife. Later on, after learning that 80% of the world’s land animals live in the woods, forest conservation and planting trees became my passion. Read More

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