When you invest in sustainable timber dining chairs, you come away with not just a piece of furniture, but also a lighter footprint and designed for lasting quality. Whether it’s reclaimed timber with beautiful imperfections or responsibly sourced timber that supports ethical forestry, sustainable chairs bring warmth and character to your dining space.
The most sustainable chairs to buy (in order of environmentally friendliness) are:
1. Pre-loved
2. Made locally from recycled or reclaimed timbers
3. Made locally from locally sourced timbers
4. Timber dining chairs made from sustainably managed forests
Today we’re talking about choosing chairs made from timber that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as being from sustainably managed forests. When you choose timber dining chairs made from FSC-certified materials, you are supporting forests that are managed with care and long-term sustainability in mind. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures that the wood comes from responsibly managed forests where biodiversity is protected, water resources are respected, and workers are treated fairly. It’s not just about the trees—it’s about preserving entire ecosystems and supporting ethical practices from the forest floor to your dining room.
By bringing FSC-certified timber chairs into your home, you’re helping reduce deforestation and the harmful environmental impact of illegal and irresponsible logging.
We’ve done the research and below is our top 9 picks for FSC-certified timber dining chairs.
The Chair 170 is a solid American oak timber dining chair designed by Takahashi Asako.
Options: American oak (as shown) or wenge (dark)
The Analy chair is a handcrafted design with 100% FSC certified solid oak timber and a seat made of hand-braided paper rope.
Available in many colours and either with arms or no arms.
Made of solid FSC certified beech, and available in many colours, the J46 chair combines a V-shaped spindled backrest with a wide, comfortable seat. A lightweight chair suitable for many dining spaces and surrounds. The one shown is Pantone colour Dusty Green (how divine is it?) but click through and see all the other timbers and colours available.
Yalia timber dining chairs are available with armrests in solid oak wood (natural and dark) and is FSC certified as being sourced from sustainable forests.
The Nina chair is stackable and made from solid FSC certified Acacia wood. The seat is made from UV ray resistant cord and is woven by hand. Able to be used indoors or in covered outdoor situations. Available with black cord or a divine milk chocolate colour.
The Romane chair is made from FSC certified solid beech with a natural finish, ash veneer and rattan.
The J80 chair features classic mid-century Danish design with rotated oak sticks and a braided seat – a natural quality and material choice that is as current today as when the chair was created in the 1950s.
FSC certified solid ash timber, clear or colour lacquer. Fixed upholstered vinyl seat pad. Stacks 4 high.
