FINE FURNITURE HAND-CRAFTED FOR QUALITY AND LASTING COMFORT
Generational durability is at the core of a sustainable approach and the promise we make to every client. Your EcoBalanza pieces are individually handcrafted by skilled artisans who apply careful and laborious but time-honored techniques that machines simply cannot replicate. The result is a sofa or chair you can expect to pass to your grandchildren. And a sofa that stays in the family stays out of a landfill. That is why we offer a life-time guarantee on the structure of everything we build.
The visible parts of a sofa—the covering fabrics and the trimmings—reflect only a small and literally superficial aspect of the upholsterer's work. The major elements are unseen and, though they govern form and comfort, often escape consideration altogether. We honor and use a variety of techniques that have been developed over the centuries and have been passed down from masters to apprentices to create beautiful pieces and provide comfort. Mastery of techniques allows us to respond to each person’s individual needs for comfort and specific material preferences. It also allows us to substitute unconventional materials when latex, metal coils, or wool aren’t an option for you.
PAINSTAKING ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS THE HALLMARK OF THE ULTIMATE GREEN SOFA
Every EcoBalanza piece starts with a technical sketch of your individual sofa, sectional, chair, ottoman or bed frame. Then Phytosanitary and FSC certified solid beechwood planks are measured, cut to order, and joined with non-toxic water-based wood glue and steel screws for a profoundly sturdy frame that will last a lifetime.
Other manufacturers simply staple springs to the frame. We use the traditional method of counter-tensioning each of the steel springs under the seat with jute fiber cords in an intricate network of hand-tied knots. Each spring is braced to draw support and share the load across the entire network. This makes our furniture durable, sag-resistant, and deeply comfortable.
The frame is shaped with GOLS Dunlop latex and organic cotton, then wrapped in organic wool for softness, comfort and style. Cushions are made from GOLS Dunlop latex wrapped and handstitched in a double layer of GOTS Merino wool. For clients with latex sensitivity, Marshall spring coils individually sewn into GOTS cotton will pockets are clipped into arrays and layered with long staple US grown organic cotton batting and hand-stitched GOTS Merino wool wrapping.
Back cushions can be made with GOLS latex and GOTS wool for a more structured look or with our locally sourced Cheviot and Dorset wool filled with hand-fluffed kapok and hand stitched closed. Seat backs can also be made directly onto the frame for tight-cushion looks.
To create a truly lasting piece for your home, we use organic cotton twill as under-upholstery lining. It helps form the final shape, keep the dust out of stuffing materials and prolong the life of the upholstery top fabric. In addition, all loose seat cushion and back pillow slipcovers are zippered and removable.
Finally, we apply the finishing material of your choice, hand stain the legs, photograph your piece, then carefully package it to be shipped to your home with white glove delivery.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF
We invite you to visit the EcoBalanza Studio in Seattle, where we handcraft every piece per order from scratch. You can see, smell and touch our all natural materials, look inside pieces at various stages of production, learn about our practices, watch our artisans in action, and sit on freshly finished pieces before they’re shipped out. Contact us to schedule your visit.