At Arthur G, we believe sustainable furniture begins with timeless design, local Australian craftsmanship, and premium-quality materials.
In 1979, Arthur Georgopoulos started his namesake company in Melbourne, Australia, with a sincere and simple purpose; create furniture that everyone could enjoy. Characterised by a desire to impart quality, craftsmanship with a practical sensibility, his designs are invariably imbued with a sense of timeless character and family heritage.
As part of our commitment to environmental responsibility, Arthur G proudly holds a GECA Furniture & Fittings (Level B) – FFv3.0-2017 ecolabel, a certification we’ve maintained since 2016. GECA which stands for Good Environmental Choice Australia – is Australia’s only independent, not-for-profit, multi sector sustainability and environmental certification. In order to secure this eco-label, we undergo yearly, independent auditing of our entire manufacturing process to ensure that we continue to meet environmental, human health and social impact criteria.
Wes from our wood work team.
GECA is Australia's only independent, not-for-profit, multi sector sustainability and environmental certification.
To achieve this ecolabel, independent assessors ensure Arthur G meets the below criteria:
Environmental:
- Emissions to air and water heavily restricted.
- Avoid legal harvest of wood and fibre for raw materials.
- Replacement components must made be available.
- Product must be easily recyclable.
Human health:
- Restrictions and/or bans on known carcinogens, mutagens and harmful substances
- Limits on all heavy metals
Ethical / Social Considerations
- Workers and suppliers throughout the supply chain can expect fair pay, equal opportunity and a safe working environment
- Requirements for lawful conduct and environmental compliance
- No unsubstantial claims (greenwashing).
While our GECA certification is comprehensive, it doesn’t cover the finished upholstery. Here the decision lies with you. Importantly, a significant number of textile and leather suppliers have made innovations to offer upholsteries which meet a range of environmental criteria. For instance this can include (but is not limited to) Oeko-Tex certified textiles, REACH compliant companies, upholsteries made from recycled plastics or waste from the textile or fashion industry. In addition to this, local textile supplier Instyle also have a range of wool rich textiles created from Australian wool.
All Arthur G clients have the opportunity to select from any number of textiles or leathers which carry a variety of different sustainable or environmental considerations.