The New York Times: Cheap ‘Fast Furniture’ Could Soon Clog Landfills

In its October 2022 article “Cheap ‘Fast Furniture’ Could Soon Clog Landfills,” The New York Times explored the environmental impact of mass-produced furniture. In that piece, Georgia Zikas was interviewed about a real-life design challenge: during the pandemic, she faced extended delays on custom furniture orders and had to turn to ready-made collections to meet tight client deadlines.

Georgia explained:

“They had a deadline … what can we have in eight weeks?”

This moment highlights a tension many designers face—balancing sustainability, craftsmanship, client needs, and the realities of disrupted supply chains. Her decision to select pieces from Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and Ethan Allen (brands with higher-quality, more sustainable options) demonstrates how design professionals adapt responsibly under constraint.

This mention in The New York Times solidifies Georgia Zikas Design’s reputation not only for aesthetic excellence but also for thoughtful, pragmatic design decisions in challenging contexts.