Uhuru is a small design + build furniture company dedicated to sustainability and creating timeless designs. Uhuru builds each piece by hand, in their Red Hook Brooklyn studio. We strongly agree with the shaker assertion that “beauty rests on utility” We strive to make furniture and products that are beautiful in their simplicity with an acute awareness of materials, and craft. Most of the things we make use materials that have been reclaimed, recycled, repurposed, reused or otherwise rejected from their original function.

Uhuru (Pronounced: oo-hoo-roo) was founded in 2004, by Bill Hilgendorf and Jason Horvath.

For us sustainability is about choosing materials with the least amount of environmental impact, whether it is what they are made of, how they are produced or where they come from, and using them in a way where little to no waste is created. We try to focus on using local materials as much as we can. One of the materials we are using most right now is reclaimed Heart Pine. This first growth wood, which is virtually extinct due to over harvesting a century ago, is extracted out of buildings being taken down in NYC. Not only does it have a beautiful grain and a rich color but it really is one of the most local materials available to furniture builders in New York City.
Our wood shop, metal shop, and design offices are located in an old foundry in Red Hook where we fabricate everything we make. Occasionally on big projects we will team up with other Brooklyn companies, but we keep it local. We strive to reduce our environmental impact in both our business and personal lives.

We are constantly researching and learning about new materials and construction methods in order to make the best products while creating the smallest impact possible.


TERMS & CONDITIONS

Lead Times: Normal production lead-time for standard orders is 8-10 weeks from date of deposit. Normal production lead-time for custom orders is 10-12 weeks. Orders may not be canceled nor deposits refunded due to delivery outside normal production schedules.

Furniture Size: The customer is responsible for knowing that all elevators, stairwells, corridors and doorways of his/her house or apartment will permit normal delivery. We are not responsible for furniture that does not fit and will give no refunds if this occurs.

Variations: Color and grain variations are natural characteristics of steel and wood and will differ from piece to piece. The natural qualities of your furniture may vary from samples.

Payment: Sales of less than $1000 must be paid in full at time of purchase. Sales greater than $1000 can be paid with a 50% deposit at time of order, with the remainder to be paid prior to delivery. Delivery cannot be scheduled without full payment. Invoices that have not been paid within 30 days of receipt are subject to a 5% service charge per month will be added to the final invoice.

Delivery and Installation: Local delivery fees are determined and charged before the final invoice is sent out. Long distance delivery fees must be determined by quote. Deliveries include 2 flights of walk-up. Charges apply to additional walk-ups. Installation is not included and will be billed at $50 per hour per person and added to the final invoice.

Cancellation: Our furniture is made to order and not subject to changes or cancellation after 72 hours from time of purchase. Deposits are not refundable after this three-day period.

Custom Pieces: Fabrication on custom pieces does not begin until a final drawing has been signed.

F.O.B. Brooklyn, NY.