Jenny Argie
and Andrew Thornton are a husband and wife team with a strong background
in fine art, wood working and architecture. Each piece is carefully
handcrafted, using only select solid hard wood. Organic materials
with traditional wood-working methods to create furniture that will
serve generations to come.
Furniture is tested by an independent laboratory to guarantee that
all federal safety guidelines and ASTM standards have been met and
are exceeded.
Mindful that we can no longer act in a way that puts our planet at risk, the philosophy at Argington is to make furniture and bedding conscientiously and to minimize its environmental impact.
Our Woods
Argington's entire line of furniture is made from renewable and sustainably harvested solid birch wood and low VOC birch plywood that is FSC certified.
E-Zero
Argington continues its belief in bringing the very best to your family with E-Zero, a global qualification that guarantees there is 0% formaldehyde emissions in wood products. This translates into safety, health, and a better environment for all.
Our Materials
In addition to environmentally friendly wood, all materials, glues, stains and finishes are HAP free, 100% non-toxic and are low VOC. Dyes used are formaldehyde-free.
Our Fabrics
Argington's line of organic bedding is all-natural and uses 100% certified organic cotton, which means that no herbicides or pesticides have been used in production. The prints are done with low impact dyes that employ an environmentally safe printing process.
Our Certification
All the products offered in Argington's line exceeds all regulations set forth by ASTM and Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Health Canada.
Our Facilities
The production facilities where Argington's furniture is manufactured employs lean manufacturing systems and techniques that reduce waste and energy, making it an energy efficient environment.
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