Family Trees

Forbes FYI - Summer 2003

    RALEO IS AN INNOVATIVE, FAMILY owned and operated furniture design company that harvests raw material from Tropical American Tree Farms' 11,000 acres of sustainably farmed, recovered rain forest land in Costa Rica.

    Presided over by former Ohioans Steve and Sherry Brunner, the company employs and trains local craftspeople, often recruiting from among the laborers who help farm the trees. The furniture designs are creations of Steve’s son, Jake - consoles, writing desks, coffee tables, benches and occasional tables.

    The gleaming lacquered side table shown here is from Raleo’s inaugural Pi collection. Prices range from $3,700 for the smallest piece up to $12,800 for the largest. Raleo welcomes custom orders. (800) 697-1880, www.raleo.com.