24 Eco-friendly Home Furnishings and Accessories
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Photos courtesy of Caesarstone1/24Caesarstone
From recycling 97 percent of the water it uses in manufacturing to collecting the dust created by its shipping and production processes, Caesarstone maintains a strong commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s Quartz Reflections and Chocolate Truffle designs (shown) are GreenGuard- and LEED-certified and are made using recycled quartz; $65–$85 per square foot installed.caesarstoneus.com
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Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore2/24Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore’s Natura paint has the lowest total VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions of any national paint brand, thanks to its unique waterborne colorant system. Virtually odorless, it comes in the company’s full line of colors and is available in flat, eggshell, and semigloss finishes; $57 per gallon, $24 per quart.benjaminmoore.com
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Photo courtesy of MoMA Design Store3/24MoMA
The Bulb flashlight from MoMA Design Store is a bright, low-heat rechargeable LED bulb that doubles as a handheld flashlight via an extendable telescopic handle. It produces light equivalent to a 40-watt incandescent bulb using just six watts of power; $45.momastore.org
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Photos courtesy of Weitzner4/24Lori Weitzner
Weitzner’s inventive Newsworthy (left) and Hot Off The Presswall coverings are handmade from recycled newspapers; available to the trade.weitznerlimited.com
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Photos courtesy of Knoll5/24诺尔
Aranya, from the Knoll Luxe drapery collection, is constructed using 50 percent recycled materials and 75 percent natural fibers. The soft, calming color options include (clockwise from left) cloud, tussah, bluebell, and lavender, as well as white tea (not shown); $125 per yard.knoll.com
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Photo courtesy of Coyuchi6/24Coyuchi
Coyuchi’s Relaxed Linen duvet cover is made from sustainably grown flax in France and Belgium. It comes in four colors, including (from top) pewter, natural, white, and a vibrant sunwashed tangerine; $398–$466.coyuchi.com
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Photo courtesy of West Elm7/24West Elm
Certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), West Elm’s Frayed-Edge sheet set is made from 100 percent organic cotton. It contains no toxic dyes and is available in eight colors; $79–$119 for a set including a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases (one with twin size).westelm.com
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Photo courtesy of VivaTerra8/24VivaTerra
VivaTerra’s all-natural Pure Linen towels absorb more moisture than standard towels, require less frequent washing, and grow softer with use. Available in an elegant green or blue stripe (shown) as well as in striped black, solid ivory, and solid flax; $45–$89.vivaterra.com
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Photos courtesy of Shupaca9/24Shupaca
Naturally hypoallergenic, Shupaca’s lanolin-free alpaca-wool blankets are handmade with limited mechanical and chemical processing. They are available in an assortment of colors and patterns (shown here in keylime and modern azul) and in two sizes, 45" x 66" and 68" x 90"; $115–$205.shupaca.com
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Photos courtesy of Sustainable Threads10/24Sustainable Threads
Sustainable Threads works with low-income artisan communities in India to produce fair-trade items such as these diamond-print cotton pillows, which are screen printed by hand using low-impact dyes. Machine washable, the pillows come in green, red, and black and in sizes of 12" x 12" and 16" x 16"; $30–$37.sustainablethreads.com
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Photos courtesy of Gaiam11/24Gaiam
Gaiam’s Moroccan Blue and Geometric reversible outdoor rugs (available in 4' x 6' and 6' x 9' sizes) are crafted entirely from spent soda bottles rescued from landfills, making them resilient and eco-friendly; $68–$138.gaiam.com
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Photo courtesy of The Future Perfect12/24The Future Perfect
Piet Hein Eek’s 40x40 Waste armchair gets its name from the 40mm-by-40mm pieces of recycled wood used to cover its surface. The chair measures 23.6" w. x 26.75" d. x 30" h. and is part of a limited-edition collection from the Future Perfect; $8,344.thefutureperfect.com
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Photo courtesy of CB213/24CB2
The Dondra bed by CB2 boasts a headboard of reclaimed-teak planks and a sustainable mango-wood base; $799–$999.cb2.com
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Photo courtesy of Design Within Reach14/24Design Within Reach
The Eames Molded Fiberglass 4-Leg armchair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, is made of 99 percent recyclable materials and covered by Herman Miller’s take-back program for environmentally sound recycling (should you ever wish to part with it). It is available in eight colors from Design Within Reach, with the option of chrome, black, or white legs (shown here in ultramarine blue with chrome legs); $499–$519.dwr.com
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Photo courtesy of Small Green Door15/24Cisco Home
Cisco Home’s Acacia sofa is made using the company’s patented Inside Green technology, which employs 100 percent natural, nontoxic materials—such as FSC-certified hardwoods, sustainably harvested wool and cotton, and all-natural rubber latex foam extracted from rain forest trees—to improve the air in your home and prolong the life of your furniture. The sofa measures 84" w. x 32" h. x 42" d. and starts at $5,085.ciscohome.net
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Photo courtesy of Vermont Woods Studios16/24Vermont Woods Studios
The Classic Folding Adirondack chair by Vermont Woods Studios looks like traditional wood but is actually made of eco-friendly Polywood recycled-plastic lumber. It comes in 13 fade-resistant frame colors (shown here in lime) with UV protection, and cushions in a variety of Sunbrella fabrics can be added at an additional cost; $320–$394.vermontwoodsstudios.com
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Photos courtesy of Aleman/Moore17/24Tucker Robbins
Aleman/Moore’s eclectic braided-wheat-straw stools are fully customizable. Customers can choose four body colors from a selection of 25; the straw is then hand-dyed and sewn. They’re available in an assortment of shapes and sizes from Tucker Robbins, with the option of a black, brown, white, or natural-stained birch plywood top; $1,800–$2,700.tuckerrobbins.com
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Photos courtesy of Bambeco18/24Bambeco
Bambeco’s Sonoma dinnerware collection is made with natural clay and hand-painted with food-safe, lead-free colors. Shown here in ivory and navy (also available in red, yellow, celadon, tan, and chocolate), the collection is dishwasher- and microwave-safe; pieces are sold individually starting at $6 or in a set starting at $37.bambeco.com
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Photo courtesy of the Green Glass Company19/24The Green Glass Company
The Green Glass Company’s recycled-glass Cyan tumblers are made from the lower portions of Bordeaux bottles. They come in a variety of colors and in clear (shown), frosted, and decorated finishes; $36 for set of 4.greenglass.com
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Photos courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.20/24Bedol
The Bedol Water Clock Squirt runs on tap water—no batteries or electricity required. Impressively, a full tank of water powers the clock for up to six months before a refill is needed. It measures 3.5" h. x 4.5" d. and is available in blue, green, orange, purple, and charcoal from Bed Bath & Beyond; $20.bedbathandbeyond.com
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Photo courtesy of Bambu, LLC21/24Bambu回家
Bambu’s All Occasion Veneerware plates are an elegant alternative to paper. Made using 100 percent certified organic bamboo, they are compost-approved, chemical-free, and available in both square and round shapes; $64 for a set of 100.bambuhome.com
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Photos courtesy of Bamboula Ltd.22/24Bamboula
从公平贸易零售商B的剑麻T-Stripe手提包amboula Ltd. is handmade by a women’s cooperative outside of Nairobi, Kenya, using the fibers of the agave plant (commonly known as sisal). It’s available in five colors, including poppy, navy, gold, green, and denim (not shown), and measures 12" h. x 17" w.; $42.bamboulaltd.com
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Photos courtesy of Danny Seo23/24Danny Seo
Green-living guru Danny Seo’s Bamboo flatware, available at Home Goods, is made using 100 percent recycled steel and is dishwasher-safe; $10 for a four-piece set of spoons, knives, or forks.homegoods.com
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Photo courtesy of Vermont Woods Studios24/24Vermont Wood Studios
With three shapes and two finishes to choose from, Vermont Woods Studios’ sustainably sourced Ash Wood bowls are a great option for eco-friendly tableware. Bowls measure 12" d. x 4" h.; $140.vermontwoodsstudios.com
