In our October 2011 issue we're spotlighting all of our favorite American-made design. To lend a hand, we've asked Michael and Ruth Storc of the great site Design Patriot to share their top Made in the USA finds with us. This week, they spotlight Cisco Home, a sustanable furniture company based in South Central Los Angeles.
When he was in his early twenties, Cisco Pinedo began making custom furniture for his neighbors out of his home garage in South Central Los Angeles. As his business grew, he started buying abandoned buildings on an industrial strip of Western Avenue in the downtrodden neighborhood where he started. Cisco Home still makes all their upholstered goods, case goods, and their welded and hand-blown glass lighting in Los Angeles (under the name Cisco Brothers), employing over 100 workers in their factories alone. Every item in the huge range of stylish pieces is made with an eye on sustainability and green practices.
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For our newly minted Pop 5 list, we've found the five best places in San Francisco for eco-minded shopping. Thanks to everyone who chimed in with suggestions; we even got some great spots to visit in the East Bay now. In honor of Earth Day this Friday, here are the five best places to shop for eco-friendly goods in SF.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 02:02AM
Cisco Home has a similar philosophy as we do - sustainability being their standard.
They continue to be a leader, making beautiful creations that are also responsibly made.
While crusing by one of their stores recently, we caught a glimpse at their store window.
It bared our name. And made us blush...maybe even swoon for a second.
Featured Furniture: Idel (2) piece sectional, Cosmo mini chairs with swivels, Med wood coffee table (54"W), Bol credenza, Wood top side table
Cisco Home, where do I start? I could have stayed in their store all day admiring their unique furniture and furnishings such as the iron strap chandelier and glass jug lamps. Their furniture is known for their quality of materials and construction, which was evident when I tried to shift some of the furniture and needed a little help.
From Janet
When I visited the new Cisco Home Studio in San Francisco last week, I was immediately drawn to the hand-blown glass pendant lights in jewel-like colors. The lamps are available in clear, aqua, emerald, amber, and rose glass at Cisco Home Stores in San Francisco, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and at ABC Carpet & Home in New York and Delray, Florida. Orders can be placed by phone.
Above: Glass Jug Pendant Lamps inspired by vintage wine jugs are available with a rounded or flat bottom. The small size (11 inches high) is $395 and the large size (13 inches high) is $495.
Above: The Oval Cylinder Pendant Light measures 17 inches tall; $495.
April 9, 2010
