Designing your home can be a daunting task, especially when looking for ethically made and sustainable furniture. Thankfully, there are various affordable and eco-friendly options available—from couches and consoles to kitchen seating and sectionals.

We love the below furniture brands for their sustainable materials (including recycled fabrics and wood) and their focus on fair trade and responsible production practices. A beautiful home isn’t far off with a few statement items from these collections. Just don’t miss our guide for thrifting secondhand furniture for the most affordable and sustainable option!

If you’re outfitting a conscious home, you might also like our guide for nontoxic and sustainable rugsorganic mattresses, and home decor!


Best Sustainable Luxury | Most Affordable | Best Outdoor Range


1. Maiden Home

Best For | Customized luxury pieces
Furniture Type
 | Bedroom, seating, tables, ottomans & benches
Price | $$$

Maiden Home touts itself as “design-driven luxury for the modern home.” We agree! This luxury brand offers made-to-order sofas, sectionals, chairs, dining tables, stools, and more—tailored just for you. Customized to your needs, each order is handcrafted by North Carolina makers with generations of expertise using eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Thanks to the team’s emphasis on safe, comfortable furniture, pieces use responsibly sourced and non-toxic materials that are CertiPUR-US® certified and come with a lifetime guarantee. Payment plans are available for up to 18 months via Affirm.

 


2. Avocado

Best For | Reclaimed wooden bed frames
Furniture Type | Mattresses, bed frames, end tables, dressers
Price | $$

If you’ve ever purchased an eco-friendly mattress, chances are you’ve come across Avocado. But did you know this certified B Corp offers reclaimed furniture as well? Handmade in sunny California using 100 percent reclaimed wood (without retardants or chemicals) and certified renewable energy, Avocado furniture is sustainable through and through. The brand also gives back to environmental causes and is certified climate-neutral. Avocado offers easy financing through Affirm, so you can enjoy your new furniture as soon as possible.

*SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% WITH CODE GOODTRADE AT CHECKOUT

 


3. Inside Weather

Best For | Made-to-order modular seating
Furniture Type | Living room, dining room, bedroom, office
Price | Custom; payment plans available

Inside Weather believes that furniture should be personal and accessible. Using a zero-inventory model, the Northern California company only makes what customers order, and they do it all in-house before delivering it directly to your door. This means no middlemen, markups, or wasted materials (and yes, payment plans are an option!). From couches crafted from upcycled plastic bottles to credenzas made with FSC certified birchwood, Inside Weather maintains a modern aesthetic. Plus, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, a tree is planted for every order made.

 


4. Etsy Reclaimed Furniture

Best For | Upcycled, unique pieces
Furniture Type
 | Benches, tables, headboards, shelves, storage, bedroom, outdoor
Price | Varies by seller; payment plans available

While Etsy is best known for handmade and original pieces, the company also works with sellers who reclaim and upcycle furniture—from wooden wall art and headboards to pallet coffee tables and armoires. With so many artists, you’re sure to find your one-of-a-kind piece from all over the world (and many offer Klarna payment installations with carbon-neutral shipping!). New designs are added daily, too, so keep an eye out. You never know when you may score a one-of-a-kind treasure.

 


5. Kaiyo

Best For | Pre-loved, timeless pieces from top brands
Furniture Type | Sofas, storage, beds, tables, chairs
Price | $—$$

For the ultimate sustainable furniture option, you can’t beat buying pre-owned. Kaiyo buys and sells high end pieces at affordable prices, keeping over five million pounds of furniture out of the landfills to date. They take the guess work out of online shopping by posting high res, detailed images of timeless designs in excellent condition, so what you see is actually what you get.

 


6. Sabai

Best For | Recycled couches
Furniture Type | Seating
Price | $$

Hate too many options? Check out Sabai’s simple furniture offerings: sofa, sectional, loveseat, chair, and ottoman. But you can customize them however you like; choose your cushions, fabric, and legs! Made in North Carolina, Sabai uses FSC certified wood and upcycled materials like recycled water bottles. The pieces are scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and modular and you’ll recieve them in eco-friendly packaging . Check out Sabai’s secondhand collection for discounts or the brand’s payment plans via Klarna. Read our full firsthand Sabai review for more tips!

 


7. West Elm

Best For | Eco-friendly storage
Furniture Type
 | Bedroom, office, seating & tables, storage, outdoor
Price | $—$$$$

West Elm is renowned all over the world for home decor and furniture—and now the brand has fair trade and eco-friendly collections, too! With FSC certified pieces (from dressers to shelves), the brand is strong in its commitment to sustainability and forest conservation. With a love of responsible retail and beautiful, modern design, West Elm offers hundreds of options for those of us who love the environment. Interest-free payment plans are an option with Affirm.

 


8. The Citizenry

Best For | Artisan-made pieces
Furniture Type | Bedroom, bathroom, seating, tables, decor
Price | $$

The Citizenry partners with artisans from all around the world—from Mexico to Mali, Ireland to India—to offer quality handcrafted creations in limited quantities. Whether it’s a bathroom sauna set built from locally sourced hinoki wood or a butterfly chair made from rattan vine, the pieces are created start-to-finish in a fair and safe environment. The Citizenry also invests 10 percent of its proceeds back into artisan communities through entrepreneur development grants. Use ShopPay when checking out for payment installation options.

 


9. Parachute

Best For | Plush, eco-conscious seating
Furniture Type | Seating, coffee tables, bedroom furniture, nursery, lighting
Price | $$$

The Venice, California-based brand Parachute is interested in making soft places for us to land: bedding, robes & loungewear, towels, and also cozy, sustainable furniture for our living rooms and bedrooms. Modern and elegant designs that are made for daily use, shop for beds and nightstands or sofas and coffee tables that are made to order in the USA and are as useful as they are gorgeous! With some Fair Trade Certified options and toxin free materials, including CertiPUR-US certified foam, you’ll elevate your home while staying eco-conscious.

 


10. Neighbor

Best For | Outdoor pieces
Furniture Type | Outdoor seating, dining, rugs, decor, and protective coverings
Price | $—$$$

Neighbor is your one-stop shop for outdoor furniture that is sustainable, accessible, and gorgeous. With a design-forward focus, many of their collections are fully modular, making them a versatile addition to any home. The employee-owned business aims to make durable pieces that will last a lifetime, using sustainable materials like FSC certified teak and recycled materials like their HDPE recycled plastic lumber and outdoor rugs handwoven from 100% recycled polyester.

 


Featured image from Parachute