See below to learn more about what the company stands for. You will also find information about our commitment to the community, as well as awards and recognition for our innovative products.

Defining Original

Think of the word "original". What comes to mind? New, novel, creative? Perhaps ingenious, or maybe innovative? For nearly 20 years, Salamander Designs® has been "Defining Original" in audio/video furniture. To us, "Defining Original" is more than just a slogan. It is a way of life. It permeates everything we do, and it's a part of every piece of furniture we make. Our design philosophy encompasses a systems approach that fuses visual design, functional engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes to yield high quality results. Finished cabinets are built to order in the USA, and with our quick ship program most will ship within three days. Throughout our history we have designed highly flexible and customizable furniture solutions intended to offer a huge number of choices in materials, finishes, colors, fabrics, and performance options. By integrating such a high level of customization throughout our product line, anyone can become an active participant in creating their own unique furniture designs. It's a pretty different way of looking at furniture design. Instead of "one-size-fits-all" everyone gets exactly what fits them.

Of Course the Environment is Important Too

That's why our Green Operations initiative emphasizes environmentally responsible manufacturing. We build for life, not a landfill. All our furniture products are made from sustainable materials that will stand the test of time. Our woods are harvested from managed forestry programs, our composite materials comply with rigorous certification and air quality standards, our furniture frames are made from energy-efficient recycled aluminum.

Associations

Giving Back to the Community

2007 - 5th Annual Connecticut Children's Mental Health Center Certificate of Appreciation
2006 - INC. Magazine - Inner City 100 Winner
2006 - 4th Annual Connecticut Children's Mental Health Center Certificate of Appreciation
2005 - 3rd Annual Connecticut Children's Mental Health Center Certificate of Appreciation
2004 - Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Initiative for a Competitive Inner City - Inner City 10 Award
2004 - INC. Magazine - Inner City 100 Winner
2003 - Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Initiative for a Competitive Inner City - Inner City 10 Award
2002 - Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Initiative for a Competitive Inner City - Inner City 10 Award
2001 - Goodwill Industries - Partners in Production Award for Training and Employment of People with Disabilities
1999 - Connecticut Institution for the Blind Award for contracting packaging services

Product Innovation Awards

2011 - Electronic House Product of the Year Gold Winner - LED Accent Lighting System
2011 - Electronic House Product of the Year Gold Winner - Rack Mount System for Chameleon Collection and Synergy System
2011 - Electronic House Product of the Year Gold Winner - Wall Mount System for Chameleon Collection
2011 - Electronic House Product of the Year Finalist - Sub-woofer Cabinet Enclosure for Chameleon Collection
2010 - Custom Retailer Magazine - Best Products Excite Award for LED Lighting Bar System
2009 - Consumer Electronics Show International - Design and Engineering Showcase Award for Jumpseat Ottoman
2009 - CEPro Magazine Best Products Award for Jumpseat Ottoman
2006 - Electronic House Magazine - Product of the Year Award for "Olivia" Product
2005 - Custom Retailer Magazine - Best Products Excite Award for Synergy System 736 Product Solution
2005 - Electronic House Magazine - Product of the Year for PM 300 Panel Mount
2005 - Consumer Electronics Show International - Design and Engineering Showcase Award for Custom Configurator (Web-based consumer selection tool)
2003 - Electronic House Magazine - Product of the Year for Plasma Mount
2001 - Design Journal - Award for Design Excellence
2001 - Consumer Electronics Show International - Design and Engineering Showcase Award for Fusion Media Storage
1998 - Consumer Electronics Show International - Design and Engineering Showcase Award for Synergy System
1998 - DVD Etc. Magazine Top Choice Award (Various Products)

Business Leadership Awards

2008 - Bloomfield Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Leadership Circle Award
2003 - Hartford Business Journal - 40 Under Forty Award Winner
2001- Fleet Small Business Leadership Award

Media and Publicity

2008 - Feature article in Hartford Courant
2007 - INC. Magazine - Fastest Growing Inner City Business in U.S.
2007 - INC. Magazine - 17th place Inner City 100
2004 - Featured article in Hartford Business Journal
2004 - Featured article in Wall Street Journal Online
2004 - Featured article on Home Theater Seating in Playboy Magazine
2001- Featured in Fleet Boston Financial Summary Annual Report
1998 - Featured in Stereophile Magazine
1997 - Featured in Stereo Review Magazine
1997 - Featured in Audio, Video Shopper Magazine
1997 - Featured in Stereophile Magazine
1997 - Featured in Cigar Aficionado Magazine
1996 - Featured on Cover of Audio Adviser Summer Catalog
1996 - Playback review in February issue of Audio magazine "A" Rating for Archetype System
1996 - Featured in Stereo Review Magazine
1995 - Featured in Sound & Vision Magazine
1994 - Featured in Stereo Review Magazine
1994 - Featured in Audio Magazine