Affordable Eco-Friendly Sofas

Even though it's still difficult to find an eco sofa anywhere under $5000, the market is gradually getting better. Big chain stores like Crate and Barrel now offer sofas made with a certified sustainable hardwood frame and soy or plant-based polyfoam seat cushions. While it might take more time for manufacturers and consumers to embrace using organic materials in their sofas, we still found the assortment below all running under $1500-a reassuring sign that it is indeed a growing trend.

The Nines Apartment Sofa, $899

Available from Crate & Barrel, this sleek and stylish seating option features eco-friendly construction including a certified sustainable kiln-dried hardwood frame and multilayer soy or plant-based polyfoam with fiber in the seat and back cushions. Photo credit/available at: Crateandbarrel.com

Flores Organic Forest Sofa, $1179

Even the kiln-dried, hardwood frame on this timeless design is free of stains, dyes, and chemicals. Finished in organic fabric boasting either natural colors or un-bleached neutrals, this affordable coach is an easy place to ease material worries. Photo credit/available at: Losangelesfurniture.com

Burche Bench, $1450

This stylish seat combines classic lines and cutting-edge responsibility. From the chemical-free pure latex of its seat cushions to its toxin-free glues and finishes, this bench is green and healthy inside and out. Photo credit/available at: Ziaandtia.com

Rowe Monaco Mini Mod Apartment Sofa, $1400

Part of the eco-friendly furniture line from Rowe Furniture, a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC), based in the USA, these cushions and frames are made from sustainable and partially plant based materials, and are produced using an emission-free manufacturing process. Photo credit/available at: StudentMarket.com

Montego Navy Pennyback Sofa, $1150

Featuring soy-based cushions with a no-sag spring system of recycled steel, this eco-friendly couch was made in the U.S. using sustainably harvested hardwoods and covered in Oeko-Tex 100 certified natural fabric. Photo credit/available at: Overstock.com

Metolious 547 Limit Cream Sofa, $700

This classic, but casual sofa fits into any living room at this price. Crafted in North Carolina, it features hardwood from SFI certified sustainable Appalachian Mountain wood, 20-percent soy based using BiOH seat cushions, no sag seat spring construction from recycled metals and 100-percent Oeko-Tex certified nylon fabric. Photo credit/available at: Overstock.com

CB2 Vincent Twin Sleeper, $999

This minimalist sleeper is roomy enough as a two-seat loveseat by day, and a full-length twin bed at night. Using eco-friendly constructions like certified sustainable, kiln-dried hardwood frame and multilayer soy- or plant-based polyfoam cushions, this tailored sofa is available in graphite or natural linen. Photo credit: Lipsticktracez.com