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Homeowners with (organic) champagne tastes will adore the eco-chic offerings from Q Collection. Founders Anthony Cochran and Jesse Johnson combined their passions for tasteful contemporary design and environmental responsibility to deliver a high-end line of nontoxic furnishings, fabrics, and accessories.

Q Collection's array of timeless pieces includes everything from coffee tables and bookcases to lamps and serving trays, plus a full line of baby and kids' furniture. But here's the kicker: Unlike most mainstream furniture suppliers, Q Collection refuses to use formaldehyde-based wood glues or polyurethane finishes and stains. All solid wood has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Each of their ultramodern lamps once served as a vase (how cool is that?), and notorious pollutants such as PCBs and dioxins are absolute no-nos.

Then there's the fabric. Bamboo, alpaca, and leather are just a few of the materials sold for residential applications, each boasting biodegradability and low-impact dyes. The spectrum of lush patterns and colors extends to textiles for commercial use, with a selection of recyclable and MBDC Cradle to Cradle-certified "eco-polyester" fabrics.

Cochran and Johnson have thought through the environmental, health, and aesthetic aspects of their products down to the very last detail, demonstrating that a concern for the environment can go comfortably hand-in-hand with a concern for good taste. Explore the website for descriptions of Q Collection's materials, or stop by one of their showrooms to test things out for yourself.

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