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Two Giraffes™, Toronto-based, and Ukrainian - owned startup designs Earth and people-friendly furniture for kids, that inspires imagination

Produced in a family-owned factory in the beautiful Ukrainian countryside, fulfilled from a warehouse in Florida, US, these...

Elina IshchenkoPublished April 6, 2022 · 2 min read
Two Giraffes™, Toronto-based, and Ukrainian - owned startup designs Earth and people-friendly furniture for kids, that inspires imagination

In this article3 sections
  1. By Elina Ishchenko
  2. Why do families love Two Giraffes™ furniture?
  3. About Two Giraffes

Produced in a family-owned factory in the beautiful Ukrainian countryside, fulfilled from a warehouse in Florida, US,  these whimsical house beds and bunny chairs sets are widely adored by the little tots and their grown-ups. All Two Giraffes™ furniture is made with sustainably harvested solid wood and finished with child-safe, water-based paints so the parents can rest assured their product is safe and contributes to a healthier home. 

By Elina Ishchenko

Based in Toronto, Two Giraffes™ is a kids’ furniture label focusing on playful designs and ethical production. It’s a Ukrainian-owned small family business, owned and run by a woman and a mom of three. 

“Our philosophy when it comes to kids’ furniture is that we design products that excite little one’s imagination and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable home. We also believe such furniture should come with an affordable price tag if we really want many families could join us in our journey to preserve a beautiful planet for our future generations.” – Elina Ishchenko, mom of three, and Two Giraffes founder. 

“Our factory in western Ukraine supplies one of the biggest furniture retailers in the world. But since we’re a small company we don’t have such a heavy cost structure and we can actually afford to price our products fairly and not overcharge families foreco-friendly, sustainable materials.” 

Why do families love Two Giraffes™ furniture?

  • Kids Truly Adore Two Giraffes Designs. The Two Giraffes™ products are made to turn kids’ rooms into their favourite place to hang out. Multifunctional and playful designs encourage open play, fun, and creativity.  Just a perfect blend of functionality and fun.  
  • Earth & People Friendly Materials – Each piece was crafted with wood sourced from responsibly managed forests, protecting land and the animals who live there.  The wood was kiln-dried and finger-splinted to ensure durability and minimize waste. The child-safe, water-based paints finish is hand-applied. The packaging is FSC-certified and complies with the strict requirements.
  • Skillfully Made in Ukraine – Crafted with care in a family-owned factory with over 50 years of experience producing wooden furniture. All the parts are hand-polished. All corners and edges are softly rounded, making sure the customers get the highest quality and safe product. 

About Two Giraffes

Based in Toronto, Two Giraffes™ is a kids’ furniture label focusing on playful designs and sustainable production. It’s a small family business, owned and run by a woman and a mom. From the factory in Europe to customers’ front doors, the company makes furniture that contributes to preserving a beautiful planet and healthier homes at reasonable prices.

Elina Ishchenko

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