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Pyxis Dining Chair

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The Pyxis Dining Chair, designed by Jill Salisbury, features arms that link into a fully upholstered back, creating an interesting interplay of positive and negative space. The upholstered seating structure is made from natural latex foam and organic wool batting (COM/COL). The legs and frame are fabricated with either FSC certified wood or domestic wood from sustainably managed forests using a natural, non-toxic finish derived from tree sap.

STANDARD WOOD OPTIONS: WALNUT, FSC RIFT-CUT OAK & FSC CHERRY. FINISH OPTIONS: NATURAL, EBONY WASH ON WALNUT ONLY, EBONY ON EITHER WALNUT OR OAK. COM/COL= 2.5 YDS. / 45 SF.

Manufacturer

Environmental Language

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Dimensions

22.5D x 22W x 33H

Green Attributes

No added Formaldehyde
Natural Stains
No Voc adhesives/binders
FSC Certified
Wood from Sustainably Managed Forests
Natural batting foam or filler (100% natural latex-soy foam-cotton-wool-down)
Backing webbings made from all natural plant or animal fibers

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Green Spec Listed

Manuf. List Price

Price Upon Request

Appropriate Application

Both Residential & Commercial

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SUSTAINABILTY
Jill Salisbury, founder and chief designer of el:Environmental Language, constantly applies nature's wisdom into the design of her furniture. Her innovative approach balances high style with eco-friendly solutions that meet with the most stringent environmental and performance standards available. The integrity of el is assured through its promise of heirloom quality craftsmanship. The result is an eco-chic interpretation that celebrates the materials as well as the design.

WOOD
All external wood parts used in the manufacturing of el furniture are of the highest grade, sustainably harvested wood and veneers unless otherwise specified. These, like all natural materials, are subject to variation in grain and coloration.
Typical wood products:
* Locally reclaimed
* Sustainably harvested woods
* FSC Certified

Standard wood types:
* Walnut
* Rift cut Oak
* Cherry

Specialty Wood:
* Bamboo
o A readily renewable resource - grows back within 5 years.

Structural woods:
* Maple
* Poplar

FSC Certified MDF with no added formaldehyde:
* Tagua Nut
o Mimics ivory
o Originates in Ecuador
o Nut is too hard to eat

FINISHES
el’s natural, non-toxic finishes have been developed to be comparable with finishes in today’s market. Finish specifications must be shown on each order.
NOTES:
1. Finished pieces may vary in tone and character. No guarantee can be made of an exact match.
2. The degree of sheen on finishes will vary with product category.

Standard Finish
* Natural Lacquer
o Derived from tree sap
o Natural and non-toxic
o Extremely durable

Standard Finish options:
* Dark Ebony
* Ebony wash
* Clear coat

Stone:
* By-product from local kitchen countertop fabricator
* el uses their remnants that would otherwise be considered waste

Metal Options:
* Stainless Steel with 75% recycled content
o Recyclable

UPHOLSTERY ORDERS
el constructs its upholstered furniture with natural latex, wrapped in organic wool batting, which is treated with chrysanthemum and therefore naturally fights off dust mites.
Typical upholstery materials:
* Natural Latex Foam
o A readily renewable resource
* Organic Wool Batting
o A readily renewable resource
o Treated with crysanthemum to prevent dust mites by 99.7%
o Naturally flame resistant
* Wool barrier cloth - Naturally flame resistant
o A readily renewable resource
* Jute webbing
* Steel springs where applicable
* PVA glue - non-toxic

Wool is also naturally flame resistant. El relies in the inherent qualities of these natural materials rather than treating our product with chemicals that mimic the same results.

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