meg’s green finds: la-z-boy’s ecocomfort furniture
I read about La-Z-Boy’s new EcoComfort line on Sprig.com the other day, and even though I don’t consider myself a La-Z-Girl, per se, I was pretty stoked. I still get such a thrill reading about big companies like La-Z-Boy that are starting to take green measures–in this case, the La-Z-Boy cushions are soy-based and biodegradable (traditional foam cushions aren’t) and upholstered with eco-friendly fabrics. (I wonder about the wood frame, though–What kind of wood? Is it sustainably harvested?) Green measures aside though, I can’t really decide whether I’d want a La-Z-Boy of my very own. I do like the crisp, art deco-y vibe of the fabric…but something about the curve of the chair arms reads a little doctor’s waiting room to me. What do you think? Would you bring this EcoComfort La-Z-Boy home? (They’ll be available at the end of May, around $899). — Meg D.
Read more of Meg’s tips for stylish, green living at her blog, Style Saves the World.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:04 am
My parents ordered one of the Todd Oldman chairs from La-Z-Boy last year and while the chair looks nice and is comfortable, the build quality and customer service were awful. The chair arrived with fabric seams all out of alignment and really poor stuffing. They had to fight with La-Z-Boy customer service for months to get them to fix it. Definitely can’t recommend the company.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:13 am
I think its great that more companies are starting to go green.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Thanks for the tip, Sean. I love the look of doctor’s waiting room (honestly!) but that’s good to know.
May 28th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I bought a Todd Oldham sofa about 2 years ago, and I love it to bits. It’s comfy and the print is wonderful. And it’s held up fine - no spots or sagging.
Of course, this is in comparison to my Ikea Klippan couch, which was a wreck after 2 years…