
When investing in furniture and accessories, look for items that are built to last and that you won’t get tired of after six months. When you buy new items, do you research how the items are made? Are the pieces sustainable or made from environmentally friendly materials? If not, this is something you should consider before your next purchase. Here are some of our favorites.
Cane-Line Nest Club Lounge Chair
This sculptural chair is made from sustainable natural rattan. Design Public, $ 710
Coral Bamboo pendant lamp
The designer David Trubridge, who has a degree in naval architecture, studied nature for years before he made this pendant light from sustainably grown Moso plywood (giant bamboo). Design within reach, $ 675
Recycled cotton lantern Blue Skies carpets
These hand-tufted rugs are made from recycled cotton material that is used in the clothing industry. Bambeco$ 375 to $ 750
Garrison sofa by Gus
The frame of this sofa is made of Use FSC®-certified hardwood and the back cushions a synthetic down filling made from recycled PET plastic. 2Modernfrom $ 1,999
Reclaimed Elm Modular wall shelf
The wood for these shelves was salvaged from old buildings in northern China and finished with water-based products. Viva Terra$ 349 to $ 495
Navarro embroidered pillow
Made from organic cotton, this embroidered pillowcase features coconut shell buttons on the back. Coyuchi$ 58
Woven bark & burlap baskets
The baskets are woven from natural banana tree bark and sackcloth and then provided with handles. terrain$ 68 to $ 110