Zola Recognized as Leader in Eco-Friendly Furnishings Category

(PRLEAP.COM) (Bend, OR) - A panel of renowned interior designers: Tucker Robbins, Clodaugh, and Blake Tovin, have named Zola, a manufacturer and distributor of eco-friendly home furnishings, among the top three finalists in the eco-friendly home furnishings category at The Las Vegas World Market Center Summer Market. The World Market Center is a global gathering of furniture manufacturers, designers, importers and retailers. The semi-annual Las Vegas Market is the world’s fastest-growing trade show for home furnishings. This year the Summer Market premiered the ‘Greenhouse Gallery’ highlighting the rapidly growing consumer interest in home furnishings made with environmentally friendly materials.

Hand-crafted in Bend, Oregon, the Zola furniture line is constructed from eco-friendly materials including sustainable hardwoods, natural latex, organic cotton, wool, and non-toxic glues, stains and finishes. Josh Dorfman, author and radio host of “The Lazy Environmentalist“, said “Zola’s furniture collection conveys what sustainable furniture design is all about-style, comfort, quality and respect for the planet.” John Byfield, President and Head of Design for Zola commented “With the growing consumer interest in eco-friendly furnishings, we have seen a dramatic increase in demand for our product. We believe Zola’s ‘sustainable style’ satisfies the consumers’ desire for green products that fit their lifestyle.”

Sponsored by the World Market Center (http://www.lasvegasmarket.com ), the Sustainable Furniture Council, (http://www.sustainablefurniturecouncil.org ), and Channel Logic Inc., (http://www.sustainablefurnituregurus.com ), the Greenhouse Gallery was designed to showcase the juried selection of cutting edge designs from a broad range of products submitted by eco-friendly designers and manufacturers from around the world.

The SFC is a non-profit industry organization committed to promoting sustainable practices within the home furnishings industry, and raising awareness among consumers and retailers. Channel Logic, Inc. is a leading sustainable products representation firm based in Carlsbad, CA.

Zola manufactures and distributes eco-friendly furnishings through their website, select retailers and Interior Designers. For more information on Zola, visit their website at http://www.zolafurnishings.com .

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