Here's how to discover sustainable furniture at Wayfair

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published 21 April 2021

Wayfair's always been one of our go-tos for everything from major home upgrades to smaller household refreshes. Plus, the massive retailer has one of the widest selections when it comes to serving a wide variety of tastes. But here's one that will suit everybody: the ability to shop sustainable furniture at Wayfair.

We noticed while shopping recently that you can now browse according to your favorite environmental standards with Wayfair's Shop Sustainably filter. And this feels like a major step in the right direction in a time when we seek transparency about the products we buy and make purchasing decisions with our values in mind. Now, it's never been easier to discover products that look good and are better for the planet at the same time.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the impacts of our products and supply chain, we’re offering a new way for everyone to find and shop for more sustainable home products," explains Maggie Finnegan, Wayfair's Corporate Sustainability Manager. "With this feature, every Wayfair shopper can now access up to 14 sustainability-specific features that meet one or more of over 60 globally recognized sustainability certification and standards obtained by our suppliers."

To find the filter, when you're shopping a category, say sofas, you'll select the more filter options and scroll down to the Shop Sustainably tab to shop your own ethics, whether you prefer shopping ethically sourced, recycled, globally conscious, made clean, and various other filters. From there, be sure to check the product description, which will typically go into further detail about how it was made.

Shop our top sustainable and eco-friendly conscious picks from across Wayfair (opens in new tab), then try the filter out for yourself. Note, the prices were accurate at the time of publishing, but are subject to change.

Looking for more sustainable furniture buys? Check out our favorite places to find sustainable furniture.

Directly shop eco-friendly and sustainable furniture at Wayfair

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1. Splurge on this marigold velvet sofa to live greener

sustainable furniture at Wayfair Marten 81.5" Wide Velvet Recessed Arm Sofa

2. Have sweet dreams under a canopy bed that's better for the environment

sustainable furniture at Wayfair Ahlijah Queen Canopy Bed

Latitude Run Ahlijah Canopy Bed (opens in new tab), $359.99 for Queen-size at Wayfair

Canopy beds are having a comeback in popularity. We love the modern approach to this boxy-metal frame, available in white, black, or silver. From an environmental standpoint, its GreenGuard Certified, as well as Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG and ) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) compliant meaning that a product has been made with recovered materials, and that the procurement of goods and services have a reduced impact on human health and the environment compared to competing products, respectively.

3. Dine around a stylish dinner table that hits all the right eco-notes

sustainable furniture at Wayfair meme dining table

Mercer41 Meme Pedestal Dining Table (opens in new tab), $1,179.99 at Wayfair

Recycled and rustic are definitely not mutually exclusive once we set our eyes on this glam glass table made with recycled materials. Though, if you love the reclaimed look, we found plenty of those options too. Meeting various environmental certifications this table with a sturdy stainless steel base and tempered glass top is noted as carbon neutral, recycled, Fair Trade, Reduced Harmful Chemicals Certified, and EPP compliant. Gather round for potlucks with space for up to six people to comfortably dine.

4. Snag a sofa made of clean materials... and it has storage pockets

sustainable furniture at Wayfair mellow 73" Square Arm Sofa

Mellow 73" Square Arm Sofa (opens in new tab), was $678.30, now $419.99 at Wayfair

Mellow's commitment to good materials for the environment is seen in this unassuming, yet very comfortable sofa upholstered with lint-resistant linen for a modern and breezy look. Plus, The addition of side storage pockets conveniently makes it so you'll never have to wonder where the remote went. Wayfair's Made Clean category uses fewer chemicals during production with less impact on people and their environments as well as materials including CertiPUR-US Certified Foam and a Eucalyptus Wood frame and legs.

5. Deck out your patio with this sustainable seating area

sustainable furniture at Wayfair Abasi 4 Piece Rattan Sofa Seating Group

Rosecliff Heights Abasi 4 Piece Rattan Sofa Seating Group (opens in new tab), $499.99 at Wayfair

As the weather gets nicer, and we head outdoors, make sure your patio is looking green. Not in that layer of pollen sort of way, more in your eco-conscious seating selection. Featuring a strong galvanized steel frame weather-resistant hand woven PE rattan and for longevity, the loveseat, coffee table, and accent chairs, will look great on decks bigs or small. Plus, you'll get to note during your next cookout that it's made with recycled content when your guests comment about how comfortable this contemporary set is.

6. Scoop up this stunning area rug made with recycled fibers

sustainable furniture at Wayfair Barkhampstead Floral Navy Area Rug

7. Dress your bed in organic linens

sustainable furniture at Wayfair Lost Coast Organic Striped Cotton Duvet Cover

8. Take this trendy chair designed to last through the years for a spin

sustainable furniture at Wayfair Rossdorf Park Metivier 33.5" Wide Tufted Velvet Swivel Barrel Chair, Was

Rossdorf Park Metivier 33.5" Wide Tufted Velvet Swivel Barrel Chair (opens in new tab), Was $1,769.99, now $599.99 at Wayfair

Move aside mid-century modern, our hearts are after a new design era, namely the curvaceous appeal of the 80s, as seen in this rich tufted velvet barrel chair, that surprise, swivels. We'll spin your world right round sharing that this pretty masterpiece hits the trifecta when it comes to shopping sustainably with its lower carbon footprint, organic and recycled materials that are made clean, sustainably sourced and empower local communities...and that's barely scratching the surface.

9. Choose a console table that makes a sustainable design statement

sustainable furniture at Wayfair console table

Jamie Young Company Logan 46.75'' Console Table (opens in new tab), was $565, now $416 at Wayfair

It's no secret we're always looking for chic and modern statement pieces loaded with storage to offset smallish entryways. In addition to looking like a piece of functional art, this wooden console table is also loaded with eco-friendly specifications including a coveted spot under Wayfair's Made Clean and Green Living sections, as well as being labeled as sustainably sourced and GreenGuard Certified.