About Douglas Green  
  Douglas Green

Necessity is the mother of invention—and the genesis of Green Design Furniture. The inspiration for our sliding dovetail assembly and the thoughtful use of materials came from designer Douglas Green’s experience living in a less-than-spacious New York City apartment, as well as his fascination with the exquisite form and functionality of traditional Japanese wood joinery. The first prototypes of a chair led to tables and cabinets, and the Classic Collection was born.

In 1994, Douglas Green opened Green Design Furniture on the Portland, Maine, waterfront. He received a patent for his unique joinery system in 1995. In the years since, his talents have been applied not only to furniture design, but also to the great challenge of creating a healthy company that can maintain its values and the quality of its work as it grows.

“I’ve seen and worked for a variety of dysfunctional family and corporate businesses, and have always wondered what a truly healthy workplace would look and feel like. I’m very proud that after eight years, we have made great strides in creating a workplace that combines the values of collaborative team effort and the respect for an individual’s growth and creativity. I have always believed that work and personal contentment should be intertwined and that creating a workplace where that is possible, is the key to growing a company that will endure.”

Douglas Green grew up in Scarsdale, New York. He earned a BA at Bowdoin College and a master’s degree in industrial design at Pratt Institute. He continues to be influenced by many genres, from industrial design to fine arts. This enthusiasm and curiosity about new influences is reflected in the evolution of his designs.

 

 
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