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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!
1. Etsy Reclaimed Furniture
Best For | Upcycled, unique pieces
Furniture Type | Benches, tables, headboards, shelves, storage, bedroom, outdoor
Features | Varies by seller, certified B Corp, carbon-neutral shipping
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. Etsy itself is a certified B Corp, which means it puts people and the planet at the forefront. 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!). New designs are added daily, too, so keep an eye out. You never know when you may score a one-of-a-kind treasure.
2. Maiden Home
Best For | Customized luxury pieces
Furniture Type | Bedroom, seating, tables, ottomans & benches
Features | Handcrafted in the USA, made-to-order, locally & responsibly sourced materials, CertiPUR-US® & GREENGUARD Gold certified pieces, eco-friendly manufacturing practices
Price | $$$
Maiden Home touts itself as “design-driven luxury for the modern home.” We agree! This luxury brand offers sofas, sectionals, chairs, dining tables, stools, and more—tailored just for you. Customized to your needs, each order is handcrafted by North Carolina makers with generations of expertise. Thanks to the team’s emphasis on safe, comfortable furniture, pieces use responsibly sourced and non-toxic materials and come with a lifetime guarantee. Payment plans are available for up to 18 months via Affirm.
3. West Elm
Best For | Eco-friendly storage
Furniture Type | Bedroom, office, seating & tables, storage, outdoor
Features | FSC certified materials, made in the USA, fair trade, eco-friendly materials, gives back
Price | $—$$$$
West Elm is renowned all over the world for home decor and furniture—and now the brand has fair trade and eco-friendly collections, too! With FSC certified pieces (from dressers to shelves), the brand is strong in its commitment to sustainability and forest conservation. With a love of responsible retail and beautiful, modern design, West Elm offers hundreds of options for those of us who love the environment. Interest-free payment plans are an option with Affirm.
4. Sabai
Best For | Recycled couches
Furniture Type | Seating
Features | Made-to-order in the USA, FSC certified sustainable & recycled materials, eco-friendly packaging & carbon-neutral shipping option, secondhand shop
Price | $$
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. 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!
5. Inside Weather
Best For | Made-to-order modular seating
Furniture Type | Living room, dining room, bedroom, office
Features | Made-to-order, made in the USA, carbon-negative, biodegradable packaging, FSC certified options
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.
6. Avocado
Best For | Reclaimed wooden bed frames
Furniture Type | Mattresses, bed frames, end tables, dressers
Features | Certified B Corp, FSC & GREENGUARD Gold certified, eco-friendly production, reclaimed & natural materials, made in the USA, gives back, Climate Neutral Certified
Price | $$
If you’ve ever purchased an eco-friendly mattress, chances are you’ve come across Avocado. But did you know this certified B Corp offers reclaimed furniture as well? Handmade in sunny California using 100 percent reclaimed wood (without retardants or chemicals) and certified renewable energy, Avocado furniture is sustainable through and through. The brand also gives back to environmental causes and is certified climate-neutral. Avocado offers easy financing through Affirm, so you can enjoy your new furniture as soon as possible.
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7. Parachute
Best For | Plush, eco-conscious seating
Furniture Type | Seating, coffee tables, bedroom furniture, nursery, lighting
Features | Responsible manufacturing, made to order in the USA, CertiPUR-US certified foam, free from PFAs, some Fair Trade Certified options, gives back
Price | $$$
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 as useful as they are gorgeous!
8. The Citizenry
Best For | Artisan-made pieces
Furniture Type | Bedroom, bathroom, seating, tables, decor
Features | Handcrafted, fair trade practices & wages, small batch production, gives back
Price | $$
The Citizenry partners with artisans from all around the world—from Mexico to Mali, Ireland to India—to offer quality handcrafted creations in limited quantities. Whether it’s a bathroom sauna set built from locally sourced hinoki wood or a butterfly chair made from rattan vine, the pieces are created start-to-finish in a fair and safe environment. The Citizenry also invests 10 percent of its proceeds back into artisan communities through entrepreneur development grants. Use ShopPay when checking out for payment installation options.
9. Burrow
Best For | Pet-friendly, sustainable couches
Furniture Type | Seating & tables, storage, office, accessories
Features | Sustainably sourced & upcycled materials, recyclable packaging, responsible production
Price | $$—$$$
Burrow makes the internet’s favorite couches, and it’s easy to see why: Not only are these sofas and sectionals comfy, stain-resistant, and pet-friendly, but they’re also responsibly sourced and made. Shipped in 100 percent recycled cardboard boxes, furniture arrives in modules that can be easily assembled and disassembled, re-arranged, or even added to. (Check out our editor’s review fo rmore insight into the assembling process!) Plus, Burrow’s furniture is free of lead, flame retardants, and formaldehyde, so it’s made to last with your safety in mind. Pay off your new couch over 12 months, with Affirm financing.
10. Made Trade
Best For | Traditionally-made global pieces
Furniture Type | Bedroom, sofas & chairs, accent tables, ottomans & benches, storage, bookshelves
Features | Climate Neutral certified, gives back, ethics vary (fair trade, made in the USA, recycled materials)
Price | $—$$$
For furniture with artisan flair, Made Trade is a woman-owned one-stop shop! This marketplace works with ethical and sustainable brands around the globe, including Masaya & Co, Emeco, and KAZI, for thoughtful pieces made with traditional techniques—think Nicaraguan ottomans and side tables from Rwandan raffia. Every product page shares its key values and facts about the maker. Once you purchase, each order comes with carbon-neutral shipping and gives back. And did we mention you can divvy up payments into four installments?
11. Medley
Best For | Furniture from eco-friendly materials
Furniture Type | Bedroom, sofas & chairs, accent tables, ottomans & benches, storage
Features | Made in the USA, upcycled, FSC certified, & organic materials, customizable, supports environmental initiatives
Price | $$—$$$
Medley’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly furniture is an integral part of its business model. The brand responsibly manufactures in California to reduce carbon emissions, and doesn’t use fire retardants or harsh chemicals. Plus, Medley offers the option to customize its modern and sleek products to your liking, and free returns if you don’t. (Best of all, Medley products can be paid off over 36 months for qualifying customers, thanks to Affirm!) It’s a win-win with any piece.
12. Knoll
Best For | Sustainable office furniture
Furniture Type | Living room, dining room, office, outdoor
Features | FSC & GREENGUARD certified
Price | $$—$$$$
Founded in 1938, Knoll has been creating home and workplace furnishings for over 80 years. (It’s also home to several collections made in collaboration with classic and contemporary designers.) From benches and bar stools to coffee tables and credenzas, customers can either personalize a piece (by picking its color, materials, and more) or opt for a ready-to-ship favorite. We personally love Knoll’s work-from-home essentials; they perfectly blend Scandinavian design with performance and comfort. Pay via Affirm with up to 12 monthly payments.
13. Joybird
Best For | Ethical mid-century and modern furniture
Furniture Type | Living room, dining room, bedroom, office, storage, outdoor
Features | Eco-friendly, made-to-order, fair wages & labor, environmental initiatives, secondhand shop
Price | $$—$$$$
Joybird’s stunning mid-century modern pieces are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. This furniture is custom-made in a workshop in Mexico where makers receive competitive wages, medical benefits, and a safe work environment. For each item sold, Joybird plants more trees than were used in the manufacturing of that item, to help preserve the rainforests. Best of all, you can find deeply discounted secondhand pieces through its FloorFound initiative. Enjoy up to zero percent APR and up to 18 months of payments.
14. Goodee
Best For | Furniture for a cause
Furniture Type | Indoor, outdoor, kids
Features | Certified B Corp, Climate Neutral Certified, gives back via 1% for the Planet
Price | $$—$$$$
A carefully curated marketplace, GOODEE is home to decor, lifestyle products, and more—all made by artisans and small brands from around the world that prioritize sustainability and environmental impact. Its gorgeous furniture selection is no different. Whether you’re seeking shelving, seating, or storage, buyers can filter the results by price, color, category, and cause—like carbon reduction, gender advocacy, marginalized communities, or recycled materials. Shop now and pay in full later with Zip’s interest-free payment plans.
15. Koskela
Best For | Heirloom pieces
Furniture Type | Living room, dining room, office, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor
Features | Certified B Corp, carbon-neutral, gives back to First Nations artists
Price | $$—$$$$
Koskela knows that designing fast furniture is irresponsible; that’s why it crafts pieces that are intended to become future heirlooms and that can be easily repaired. The Australia-based company designs low impact, customizable, and contemporary wares for homes, workplaces, and primary and secondary schools—like upholstery made from recycled wool, cotton canvas beanbag chairs, and tables built from sustainably forested hardwood. Koskela plans on eliminating its carbon emissions by 2030 and is launching a refurbished marketplace; it also collaborates with First Nations artists, resulting in over $1M in income thus far. Depending on where you live, Koskela works with Afterpay, Klarna, and Humm for monthly payments.
Featured image from Maiden Home
