The Green movement used to be relegated to fringe makers and thinkers. But today it is a universally understood and lauded concept. All over the world innovative scientists, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and artists are exploring ways for all of us to live more responsibly and sustainably. The Green Furniture installation at the Milwaukee Art Museum featured the work of fifteen furniture makers who have been inspired by the call to be Green in different ways. Some focus on using green materials while others have pioneered efficient modes of production, shipping, and even planned for the eventual recycling of their products. The exhibit was divided into three sections: sustainabiltity (sustainable materials such as cork and soil), upcycling (creating a better object out of one that has been discarded), and efficiency (efficient use of materials, shipping, design). Most of the artists in the exhibition, created companion videos for their pieces, which are the videos featured in this series.

Green Furniture took place at the Milwaukee Art Museum from November 12, 2009 through March 14, 2010. It was sponsored and curated by The Chipstone Foundation