Gathering with loved ones for a meal or conversation is made easier with sustainable tables. Brands featured here use responsible materials like FSC certified wood and have eco-friendly production.
Sustainable tables can fit any room: side tables, nightstands, coffee tables, dining tables, desks, and more. But what makes a table eco-friendly?
Key Features of a Sustainable Table
“Sustainable” is used broadly, but here are core elements of eco-friendly tables:
Responsible Materials
Wood is commonly used for sustainable tables as it’s renewable and durable. Seek brands that share wood sources or use reclaimed wood.
Note: Some engineered wood contains formaldehyde, classified by EPA as potentially carcinogenic. Ask brands about adhesives used.
Look for:
- Reclaimed Wood – Reduces waste and forest impact
- FSC-certified – Widely used certification for responsible forestry
- Transparent Sourcing – Brands share wood origin details
- Local Wood – Reduces emissions from transportation
Non-Toxic Finishes
Finishes may contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that pollute indoor and outdoor air.
According to EPA, VOCs can cause:
- Eye, nose and throat irritation
- Headaches and nausea
- Damage to the liver, kidneys and nervous system
- Some are confirmed or suspected carcinogens
Seeking non-toxic tables is better for human health and the environment.
Other Eco-Friendly Practices
Also look for:
- Renewable Energy – Solar or wind-powered facilities
- Take-Back Programs – Extend product lifespans
- Quality Materials and Craftsmanship – Create durable, long-lasting pieces
- Tree Planting Projects – Counterbalance wood use impacts
Top Sustainable Table Brands
Secondhand and vintage shops are great places to find affordable pre-owned tables. Online options include Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Chairish and Apartment Therapy Bazaar.
For new sustainably made tables, see the brands below. They use eco-conscious materials and ethical production methods to create beautiful, lasting pieces.
1. Maiden Home
Maiden Home produces made-to-order furniture in North Carolina from responsibly sourced hardwood. Their heritage-quality tables are built to last generations.
Highlights: Made to Order, Locally Made, Woman-Founded, Solid Wood
Price Range: $$$$
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2. Medley
Medley uses FSC-certified wood and all-natural finishes to handcraft tables in their Los Angeles workshop.
Highlights: FSC-Certified Wood, Local Production, Non-Toxic Finishes, Reforestation
Price Range: $$$
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3. Avocado
The non-toxic furniture brand Avocado uses reclaimed or FSC-certified wood to handcraft tables in their Los Angeles shop. They also offset over 100% of emissions.
Highlights: Responsible Materials, Non-Toxic Finishes, Carbon Neutral
Price Range: $$ – $$$
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4. Sylvan Craft
Sylvan Craft uses wood from their sustainable Pennsylvania forest to handcraft heirloom-quality tables within a 5 mile radius.
Highlights: Sustainable Forestry, Local Craftsmanship, Traceable Materials, Non-Toxic Options
Price Range: $$
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5. Emeco
Emeco handcrafts sustainable tables locally in Pennsylvania using recycled aluminum and responsibly sourced wood. Many tables are Cradle to Cradle certified.
Highlights: Recycled & Responsible Materials, Local Craftsmanship, Durable Construction
Price Range: $$$$
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6. Sabai
B-Corp certified Sabai makes tables like their City Table using recycled steel and urban fallen wood. They also have furniture take-back and resale programs.
Highlights: Recycled Materials, Non-Toxic Finish, Circular Programs
Price Range: $$
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7. Masaya & Co
Masaya & Co partners with Nicaraguan artisans to handcraft tables using locally sourced lumber. They plant 100 trees for each product sold.
Highlights: Traceable Materials, Reforestation, Small Batch
Price Range: $$$
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8. The Citizenry
The Citizenry works with artisans worldwide to handcraft fair trade tables from natural materials like rattan, mango and acacia wood.
Highlights: Artisan-Made, Fair Trade, Natural Materials
Price Range: $$$
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9. VivaTerra
VivaTerra sells unique sustainable tables like the Vintage Fir Collins table made from reclaimed California wood.
Highlights: Reclaimed Materials, Local Production
Price Range: $$$
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10. Savvy Rest
Savvy Rest uses zero-VOC finishes on their sustainably sourced maple tables, handcrafted in Virginia.
Highlights: Non-Toxic Finishes, Responsible Wood, Local Production
Price Range: $$
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11. Etsy Reclaimed
Etsy offers a wide selection of reclaimed and vintage sustainable tables from independent sellers.
Highlights: Reclaimed Materials, Vintage Finds, Small Batch
Price Range: $-$$$
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