6. A sustainably made reading chair for the environmentally conscious reader — it’s like hugging a tree without the splinters. The velvet is recycled, the finishes don’t off-gas, and the wood is sourced sustainably.
Sabai
Sabai is a woman-owned small furniture business making affordable luxury pieces out of sustainable materials.
Promising review: “I’m so happy I found this company! I love that it is woman-owned and seeks to create usable and attractive furniture with a clear vision of sustainability. I appreciate that each piece is built as it’s ordered and that there is care in how it’s packaged and shipped (no plastic packing material). As I write this, I’m sitting in my new velvet chair, which is sturdy, super comfortable, and very pleasing to the eye. Assembly is straightforward (although a bit time consuming if one does it on one’s own, as I did) but is doable and detailed clearly in the instructions. Grateful for my new chair!” —Monique
Get it from Sabai for $633.25 (originally $745; available in two fabric styles, eight fabric colors, and two leg colors).
