Dounia Home designs lighting, furniture and home objects in the United States, then has them handcrafted by in-house artisans in Morocco. Its work pairs modern, sculptural forms with materials such as marble, leather and metal, while small-batch production and wages set 30% above fair-trade standards reflect a focus on sustaining local craft.
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John Strauss Furniture DesignIn an Ohio workshop, sculptor-trained John Strauss and interior designer Carisa Marie create limited-edition furniture, lighting and sculptural objects for designers, architects and meaningful spaces. Strauss brings more than 30 years of furniture-making experience, while Marie adds two decades in interior design; together, they combine modern technology with traditional joinery and hand finishing. Their work is made in the United States through an atelier of regional craftspeople, including wood specialists in the nearby Amish community, and is individually branded and dated.CANTON, OH
Matter MadeBrooklyn-based Matter Made is an American manufacturer of contemporary lighting, furniture, and objects, with an in-house design team carrying projects from concept through production. Its minimal designs emphasize careful craftsmanship and refined finishes, while collaborations with influential contemporary designers sit alongside historically important works in the collection. The company’s Greenpoint production operation supports hands-on assembly and quality control for pieces intended to last.BROOKLYN, NY
Minda LivingPhiladelphia-based Minda Living creates ethically made home goods and apparel, with a distinctive focus on handcrafted pieces made from natural fibers, vintage textiles, and responsibly sourced leather. Its woven collection is produced in partnership with Moroccan master craftsman Abdelati, who has spent more than 50 years honing his craft on foot-pedal looms built from reclaimed wood. The company also operates a Philadelphia store and describes its work as an effort to make retail easier on the planet.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Brightbound, IncBrightbound is a U.S.-made lighting studio that designs and builds sculptural fixtures from studio-blown glass, machined metal, wood and knotted rope. Its work is shaped through collaboration with artisans and designers, with proprietary components made in the USA and fixtures produced to order. The Napa- and Brooklyn-based company is especially distinctive for treating lighting as a meeting point of material craft and architectural form.BROOKLYN, NY