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Eco-Friendly Copper Furniture is Functional Beauty at its Best

August 24, 2017

Why is it so important to have eco-friendly furniture? Well, it isn't any kind of a secret anymore that the move towards increased sustainability and care for the environment at large is becoming a more widespread concern.

Eco-friendly products are becoming more and more popular, and an increasing number of items and furniture around the house are being bought and sold in eco-friendly versions that will help to preserve and protect the environment. As homeowners continue to become concerned with these issues, eco-friendly furniture grows as an industry, with more of it becoming widely available.

The Handmade Copper Furniture Collection from Mexico is eco-friendly as its constructed from reclaimed wood and repurposed copper. Sourced from abandoned local haciendas and structures, the reclaimed wood takes on a second life and helps reduce pressure on forest resources. Discarded, damaged and unused copper is collected, re-forged and hand-hammered into spectacular copper tops, panels and accents in the mountains of south-central Mexico, in the village of Villa Escalante, Old World craftsmanship is used to hammer and form recycled copper using methods developed centuries before the Spanish conquerors arrived. The fire is stoked as copper wire and tubing is recycled by being melted into ingots, allowed to cool, then repeatedly heated red-hot and hammered in rapid harmony by skilled coppersmiths using hammer and anvil. The copper is gradually flattened into the proper size and shape. This incredibly labor intensive process is proudly practiced only by the artisans in Villa Escalante.

Our customers are certainly happy with their copper furniture purchase as shared by Kyle K of Lake Jackson, TX, "I received the furniture today and it looks great. The on-line shopping experience, courteous delivery driver, shipping protection packaging were all top-notch. This is my first experience with your company, but it will not be the last. I am already looking forward to my next purchase with La Fuente Imports. Please pass my thanks for a great experience to the folks in your organization and the shipping company as well. Thanks for your help."

The heavy version of the Roman dining table incorporates thicker forged iron work into this stylish Southwest design. The vivid colors of the hammered copper table top are sure to complement any rustic or southwestern décor. This dining table is available below in multiple size options, including a square version, to fit perfectly in your dining room. Don't forget to select a few Copper Collection dining chairs to complete the look!

The rich colors of red, brown, orange, yellow and black are fired directly into the copper. As the colors are random and not controllable, each piece is truly unique. The nature of the hammering is critical as to how the copper wears. The copper in this collection is hand-hammered using the optimal depth and spacing for preserving the appearance of the copper over time with use, scratching, and abrasion, while also allowing one to easily write on a sheet of paper on the same surface. The copper is also sealed with clear paste wax for protection. All the reclaimed wood has been thoroughly fumigated to eliminate insects. A dark brown wood stain is applied that is durable and water resistant. All iron work is also hand-forged and stunningly detailed. Be sure you are purchasing the original and finest copper furniture from Mexico!

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