These 14 sustainable tables are a great eco-friendly choice for furnishing your home. By using sustainably-sourced, recycled, or reclaimed wood, natural finishes, and eco-friendly manufacturing techniques, these sustainable furniture brands create high-quality tables that look great, are good for the environment, and will last for decades.
In this collection of 14 tables we’ve chosen the best products our favorite sustainable table brands have to offer.
Quick Picks
Short for time? Below are our five favorite tables:
- Best traditional dining table: The beautifully rustic Xiloa Dining Table by Masaya & Co
- Best contemporary dining table We love the Accent Dining Table by Mater
- Best traditional coffee table: Check out the Gavilana Coffee Table by Masaya & Co
- Best contemporary coffee table: The Serif Coffee Table by Burrow
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- Dining Tables – perfect for your dining room or kitchen
- Coffee Tables – furnish your living room in style with these sustainable coffee tables
- Side & End Tables – for your remotes, magazines, and cups
- Stacking Tables – save space when not in use
- Bedside Tables – for your lamp, book, and phone
Sustainable Dining Tables
These 5 options are the best dining tables we’ve found for eco-conscious buyers:
Accent Dining Table by Mater
This stylish dining table is made from FSC-certified oak and is available with a matt white lacquered finish or a Sirka grey stain. With a diameter of 43” (110cm), this table seats four people comfortably.
The Accent Dining Table pairs perfectly with Mater’s Shell Dining Chair, which is made from Forest Stewardship Council certified oak and leather. In addition to this wood dining table, Mater’s Accent range also includes a cafe table, side table, and oval lounge table in the same style, all made from sustainably sourced solid wood.
Mater is a Copenhagen-based ethical furniture company who use ethical materials and methods and great craftsmanship to create pieces that last. In addition to tables, their range includes seating, outdoor furniture, and bar furniture.
Mater is available on 2modern.com, a leading retailer of modern furniture and home accessories. Click below to see prices:
Entwine Round Dining Table by Copeland Furniture
This stunning eco-friendly table will make the perfect focal point for your dining room. Manufactured in the US, it has an american black walnut hardwood base and a tempered glass top, making it the perfect focal point for your room.
This dining room table is available in three sizes (48”, 54”, and 60”), even the smallest should comfortably seat five or six people, with the largest seating up to eight. The combination of US-made (cuts down shipping) and sustainable wood may make this the best dining table option available.
Based in Vermont, Copeland Furniture uses sustainably-harvested American hardwoods to create their furniture. They have been awarded Silver Exemplary Membership Status by the Sustainable Furnishing Council (SFC) and the Safe Award for Environmental Excellence. In addition to solid wood tables, their range includes bar furniture, benches, bookcases, dressers, beds, and seating.
Copeland Furniture is available on 2modern.com, a leading retailer of modern furniture and home accessories. Click below to see prices:
Xiloa Dining Table by Masaya & Co
The Xiloa is handcrafted by local artisans in Nicaragua from sustainably harvested Royal Mahogany, Rosita Walnut, or Teak. This beautiful handmade rustic dining table seats eight and has a water-based, low VOC poly finish. Pairs great with the matching Xiloa Dining Chairs or the Xiloa Dining Bench.
Masaya & Co. grew out of a reforestation project which sustainably manages more than 1000 acres of trees. Masaya & Co. plants 100 trees every time a customer buys one of their dining room tables (or another piece of furniture), and as part of this scheme expects to plant 250,000 trees this year.
Masaya & Co. is available at MadeTrade.com – a curated online store for sustainable and ethical goods. Click below to check prices:
Simbly Dining Table by Simbly
We love the clean lines of the minimalist Simbly Dining Table. Made in North Carolina from FSC-certified Appleply, a premium hardwood plywood, this sustainable dining table is easy to assemble (or disassemble for storage) and made with non-toxic adhesives and finishes that are free from formaldehyde. Pair with the Simbly bench or dining chairs of your choice.
Simbly use sustainably harvested wood, eco-friendly packaging, and ship their products as flat packs to reduce emissions. They are a member of 1% for the Planet and have pledged to donate at least 1% equivalent of revenue to eco causes. They also plant one tree for every product sold.
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Sustainable Coffee Tables
Add the finishing touch to your living room with these eco-friendly coffee tables:
Bowl Table by Mater
These stunning Bowl Tables from Mater combine Indian craftsmanship with Scandinavian style and design. These coffee tables are made from sustainably harvested mango wood with steel legs and finished with a lead-free, water-based PU lacquer.
Available in four finishes (black, grey, natural & nori green) and four sizes ranging from 15.7” diameter (small) to 29.5” diameter (extra large), these tables will look great either as a set or as a standalone piece.
Mater is a Copenhagen-based ethical furniture company who use ethical materials and methods and great craftsmanship to create pieces that last. In addition to tables, their range includes seating, outdoor furniture, and bar furniture.
Mater is available on 2modern.com, a leading retailer of modern furniture and home accessories.
Catalina Side Table by Copeland Furniture
Made from solid American black walnut hardwood and with a natural, Greenguard-certified finish, the Catalina’s clean lines are reminiscent of Mid-Century Modern designs and will look good in almost any living room.
This round table is just one part of the Catalina range, which also includes a nightstand, dressers, desk, and more. Their range of ethically made sustainable furniture is made from eco friendly materials and is a great purchase for any home.
Based in Vermont, Copeland furniture uses sustainably-harvested American hardwoods to create their furniture. They have been awarded Silver Exemplary Membership Status by the Sustainable Furnishing Council (SFC) and the Safe Award for Environmental Excellence.
In addition to tables, their range includes bar furniture, benches, bookcases, dressers, beds, and seating.
Copeland Furniture is available on 2modern.com, a leading retailer of modern furniture and home accessories.
Serif Coffee Table by Burrow
Best known for their range of modular seating, Burrow are now branching out into other areas. One of their new products is the Serif, a beautiful coffee table design in the Danish Modernism style.
Made from sustainably-sourced ash from local forests, these Burrow coffee tables offer both style and substance and are easy to make with tool-free assembly and a flat pack.
Founded in the USA, Burrow ships direct-to-consumer to cut down on shipping. They use sustainably-sourced hardwood, non-toxic fabrics, and recyclable packaging materials. The Burrow range also includes armchairs, sectionals, sofas, shelves, ottomans, and sleepers.
Gavilana Coffee Table by Masaya & Co
The Gavilana Coffee Table by Masaya & Co. is handmade from sustainably-sourced Rosita Walnut by skilled craftsmen in Nicaragua.
Each piece is unique, vividly displaying the character of the wood it is made from. Measuring 48” wide, 30” deep, and with a height of 16.5”, this is a great choice for a statement coffee table.
Masaya & Co. grew out of a reforestation project which sustainably manages more than 1000 acres of trees. Masaya & Co. plants 100 trees every time a customer makes a purchase, and as part of this scheme expects to plant 250,000 trees this year.
Masaya & Co. is available at MadeTrade.com – a curated online store for sustainable and ethical goods.
Wood Stump Coffee Table by ABC Carpet & Home
This Wood Stump Coffee Table brings a chunk of Mexican sustainably-sourced wood straight into your home. Aged using heat to enhance its natural color and grain, this table has minimalist legs that ensure the focus remains on the stunning solid wood table top. Measures 28” diameter, 16” high.
ABC Carpet & Home is a family business that delivers high-quality eco-friendly products. A ‘Top Scorer’ on the 2019 Furniture Scorecard (an initiative run by the Sustainable Furnishing Council and National Wildlife Federation to promote sustainability), ABC Carpet & Home have also founded the ABC Home & Planet Foundation to support communities and charities around the world.
Sustainable Side & End Tables
Check out these eco-friendly side and end tables from some of our favorite brands:
Bento Side Table by Burrow
This stylish and smart Bento Side Table features multipurpose trays that enable you to cover or uncover the hidden storage department as you please.
The simple, uncluttered design is improved by its hidden cord slot, which allows you to run a charger into the table without cluttering the top with wires. Available in Oak and Walnut finishes, this table measures 20” L x 20” W x 17” H.
Founded in the USA, Burrow ships direct-to-consumer to cut down on shipping. They use sustainably-sourced hardwood, non-toxic fabrics, and recyclable packaging materials. The Burrow range also includes armchairs, sectionals, sofas, shelves, ottomans, and sleepers.
Georg Side Table by Skagerak
Simple, clean lines and a natural finish make Skagerak’s Georg side table a great choice. Made from 100% FSC-certified Oak, this versatile table can be used as a side table, stool, or bedside table. Also available with a painted black finish.
Skagerak is a Danish sustainable furniture firm. It is a member of the UN Global Compact Act and B Corp, and is FSC-certified. Currently, 71% of their wood is FSC-certified, and they are working towards 100%.
Skagerak is available at Finnish Design Shop – the world’s largest store for Nordic-designed furniture and furnishing (ships globally).
April Table (Set of 3) by Nikari
This set of 3 April tables (also available individually) gives an unusual twist on the normal table design, emphasizing the legs over the tabletop. Each table is made from a different wood – the low from Ash, the medium from Oak, and the highest table from Birch – all responsibly-sourced.
Nikari use sustainable local wood and traditional Finnish craft skills in their workshop in Finland. They power their workshop with hydropower, use recyclable packing, treat their wood only with certified natural products, and also donate part of their sales to the Finnish WWF to help protect global forests and rainforests.
Nikari is available at Finnish Design Shop – the world’s largest store for Nordic-designed furniture and furnishing (ships globally).
Hand-Carved Twisty Stool Collection by VivaTerra
This set of two beautiful twisty stools (also available separately) is hand-carved from sustainable Monkey Pod wood and finished with natural lemon oil. Because they are hand-made, your pieces will be unique. Works equally well as a table or a stool. Available in 18” and 23”.
Vivaterra sources items from artisans around the world, paying them a fair wage for their unique pieces. The majority of pieces use responsibly-sourced wood (reclaimed, recycled, or FSC-certified) and are created using traditional methods.
Sustainable Stacking Tables
We’ve currently got just one stacking table to recommend, but it’s a good one!
Iron and Reclaimed Wood Nesting Tables (Set of 3) by VivaTerra
Save space with this set of 3 reclaimed wood nesting tables by VivaTerra. Each of these versatiles pieces has a unique, naturally distressed reclaimed wood top with a powder-coated iron base. VivaTerra also sell round nesting tables with a similar design, available as a set of two.
Vivaterra sources items from artisans around the world, paying them a fair wage for their unique pieces. The majority of pieces use responsibly-sourced wood (reclaimed, recycled, or FSC-certified) and are created using traditional methods.
Sustainable Bedside Tables
Buy something nice for your phone to sleep on!
Willow One-Drawer Nightstand by Greenington
This nightstand by Greenington is made from eco-friendly Moso bamboo. Its clean lines, simply style, and generous storage make it a great choice for almost any bedroom.
Greenington creates its products exclusively from renewable Moso Bamboo, a material that is strong and fast to grow. The bamboo is grown in China, where the products are manufactured, and Greenington is committed to paying all its workers and artisans in China a fair living wage.
Greenington is available at MadeTrade.com – a curated online store for sustainable and ethical goods. Click below to check prices:
Conclusion
These tables are a great way to support sustainable businesses while purchasing great furniture. But you shouldn’t stop there – check out our sustainable furniture guide for some ideas for good brands you can use to fill your house with eco friendly furniture.
James is a copywriter based in the UK. He writes on sustainability, finance, tech, and anything else that interests him. He likes tea.
