5 Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture Brands (2024)
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As much as we love to travel, something about summer makes us want to stay home and create our own little outdoor oasis. Is there really anything better than taking long afternoon naps in a hammock or losing yourself to a book while lounging in the sun? (Yes to more Vitamin D, pls.) ☀️
Whether you have a small city balcony or an expansive backyard, you too can freshen up your outdoor area this summer and spend more time connecting with Mother Nature herself.
These sustainable outdoor furniture brands use reclaimed, recycled, or responsibly sourced materials for their outdoor furniture and patio collections. Host the outdoor dinner party of your dreams or simply add a new lounge chair to your garden. Whatever you choose, we hope you get the rest and sun you need this summer!
Spending more time refreshing your home this summer? Check out these eco-friendly and sustainable furniture companies.
Best Overall | Most Affordable | Best Wooden Outdoor Furniture
1. Neighbor
Best For | Modular outdoor furniture
Materials | FSC Certified Teak
Price | $75 (outdoor rug)–$11,820 (sectional)
For weather-ready outdoor furniture, we love Neighbor—a sustainable outdoor furniture brand boasting modern designs and modular pieces. The company was founded by three colleagues working together at Tuft & Needle (a mattress brand we love) with one simple mission: to help customers create space for connecting with family, friends and neighbors. With a 45-day trial, you can even test out your furniture and ensure everything fits your outdoor space perfectly (though we bet it will).
2. MasayaCo
Best For | Teak tables and chairs
Materials | Teak grown in reforestation projects
Price | $225 (side table)–$6,975 (sectional)
MasayaCo is a team of multicultural designers, artisans, farmers, craftsmen and tree huggers. The outdoor furniture goes above and beyond when it comes to sustainable production—every piece of furniture is handmade in Nicaragua from sustainably sourced solid wood, offering a responsible alternative to mass-production goods. Reforestation and sustainable land management practices are at the core of this company’s mission. So rest assured: with your purchase, you’re investing in more than just an outdoor dining table or sectional.
3. West Elm
Best For | Sectionals & loungers
Materials | Sustainably sourced wood
Price | $99 (stacking chair)–$8,294 (6-piece U-shaped sectional)
Not all “big” companies are irresponsible: Take a look at West Elm and the team’s major sustainability initiatives. The team invests in fair trade practices and organic materials, but they also use responsibly sourced wood for more than half of the furniture in this outdoor collection. Transport yourself to a Mediterranean beach town by laying in a luxury chaise lounger, or indulge in a staycation with a new patio sectional.
4. Etsy
Best For | Unique, vintage, and upcycled handmade finds
Materials | Varies by seller
Price | Varies by seller
A favorite for finding small, unique businesses creating custom and personalized goods, Etsy delivers when it comes to just about every need, including outdoor furniture! It’s easy to find reclaimed wood or upcycled pieces that are handmade, eco-friendly, and one-of-a-kind. The online marketplace became the first e-commerce company to offset carbon emissions from shipping in 2019, and they are committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2030. Their data centers that host Etsy.com, the Etsy app, and their global offices are all powered by 100% renewable energy, and they generated more than $4 billion for small businesses in 2021 alone. Love that!
5. Joybird
Best For | Comfortable seating
Materials | Sustainable wood
Price | $284 (stool)–$5,699 (5-piece corner sectional)
Cue the “heart eye” emojis! Joybird’s line of sustainable outdoor furniture will make anyone swoon. Crafted with responsibly sourced wood and waterproof teak, you can find the seating, benches, and tables you’ve dreamed up for a mid-century-inspired look. And made to withstand the test of time, pieces come with a lifetime warranty. With each product sold, Joybird also plants more trees than it took to make the piece in order to help preserve the world’s forests.
Featured image from Neighbor
