Earth Day Guide: 10 Furniture Makers Putting the Planet First
It’s always a good time to support sustainability efforts by investing in brands who actually practice them every day. That’s why this Earth Day, we’re taking a moment to highlight some of the bestselling workshop partners in our Urban Natural community who regularly lead the charge for environmentally friendly furniture manufacturing. Choosing expertly crafted, heirloom quality furniture that’s intentionally built to last for generations is also a great way to reduce the amount of fast furniture waste in landfills. Since all of these workshop partners happen to combine premium quality and sustainable commitments with pride, here are just a few of the ways they can help make your furniture investments smarter, and more eco-conscious:
American Leather
USA-made in Dallas, Texas, American Leather is a founding member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, which promotes sustainable practices in the furniture industry. All of their products are fully recyclable, and use water-based pigments, sustainably harvested wood, and innovative manufacturing techniques to reduce, reuse, and recycle scrap materials.
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Cisco Home
Handcrafted and heirloom-quality furniture made in the USA with FSC-Certified wood, Cisco Home has been committed to sustainability efforts for over 35 years. They also offer an all organic option for most styles to give customers the choice to have their products made from entirely organic materials like organic latex and cotton, as well as natural fibers like jute, hemp, and wool.
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Copeland
A recipient of the prestigious Sage Award for environmental excellence and leadership in sustainable manufacturing, Copeland also maintains Silver Exemplary Membership Status by the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC). By sourcing all of their lumber from within a 500 mile radius of their factory, integrating a 500kw solar array on their grounds, and using their own wood waste to heat their buildings, Copeland’s environmental footprint is one of the lowest in the industry.
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Ethnicraft
Ethnicraft’s commitment to sustainability includes zero-waste production methods that repurpose all leftover wood and sawdust to be used as fuel or pallet bases. With Oeko-Tex 100 certified cushion interiors, FSC certified wood sourced from responsibly managed forests, and consciously chosen fibers like wood, cotton, and Belgian linen, Ethnicraft consistently seeks out new ways to reduce the environmental effects of their work.
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GRAYN
Handcrafted in Vermont by the same family-owned business that produces Copeland furniture, GRAYN pieces are made with ethically sourced North American wood that’s been locally sourced from within 500 miles of their facility. They use GREENGUARD-certified finishes to keep their furniture beautiful and easy to care for, and prioritize PFAS-free natural fibers. GRAYN is also a proud recipient of the Sage Award for environmental excellence, and a Silver Exemplary Member with the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC).
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Loll Designs
Recognized for their unmatched innovation with upcycled materials, Loll Designs repurposes high-density polyethylene primarily sourced from single-use milk jug containers to create materials for their bestselling outdoor furniture. They also incorporate extensive programs to recycle over 88% of their own manufacturing waste, and spearhead local events to clean trash out of creek beds, plant trees, and help preserve local ecosystems. Since all Loll pieces are able to be fully recycled again, customers are encouraged to return them at the end of their life cycle to ensure they don’t end up in landfills.
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Oeuf
Thoughtfully crafted for durability and lasting beauty, Oeuf furniture utilizes long-standing regional craft traditions rooted in over 23 years of Latvian woodworking techniques. All raw wood is sourced close to home, limiting the environmental impact of transportation, and their heirloom-quality pieces are designed to be cherished and passed down for generations in an effort to reduce fast-furniture waste in landfills.
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Rowe
A respected Virginia name for eco-friendly manufacturing, Rowe launched their Eco Rowe Initiative in an effort to focus attention even further on reducing their overall environmental impact. These efforts include using PBDE and flame retardant-free eco-cushion cores made from mostly plant-based and renewable materials, recycled iron ore for springs, recycled paperboard for arm cardboard, and wood sourced from sustainably managed, domestic forests.
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Verellen
Striving to craft exceptional furniture that’s also healthier for homes and families, Verellen uses natural fibers like Belgian linen, cotton, virgin wool, and recycled yarns for their fabrics. They also prioritize naturally-derived glues and finishes to reduce the amount of harmful toxins and chemicals present in their products. With responsibly sourced domestic hardwoods, ethically sourced down feathers, and plant-based or recycled poly foam for cushioning, Verellen pairs beauty and sustainability in stride.
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Younger + Co
Bench-built from start to finish by a single skilled artisan, each piece of Younger + Co furniture celebrates the beauty and durability of traditional American handcraftsmanship. This workshop partner also takes their carbon footprint seriously by ensuring that all materials, including FSC certified wood and CertiPUR-certified foam, are locally sourced from within an 85-mile radius of their Thomasville, North Carolina factory.
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Our Values
At Urban Natural, our core values have always centered upon providing the highest quality furniture and home decor that’s healthier for your home, and gentler for our planet. May Earth Day be a reminder for us all to appreciate the natural beauty around us, and to protect our environment with kinder choices, and smarter investments every day.
To learn more about why sustainable values make better furniture, or get more personalized guidance about a specific workshop partner or product, feel free to book a complimentary design consultation with our team of experts.













































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































