Sustainable Furniture and Furnishing Stores
Thailand is home to a growing number of sustainable furniture and home furnishing stores that combine eco-conscious materials, traditional craftsmanship, and modern design. From water hyacinth chairs to hand-hooked rugs and vintage industrial furniture, here’s your guide to the best eco-friendly furniture stores in Thailand.
Yothaka
Yothaka International pioneered the use of water hyacinth in Thailand’s furniture industry, transforming this invasive plant into a sustainable fiber. Artisans now transform water hyacinth, once a weed choking Southeast Asian waterways, into handmade, eco-friendly furniture with simple, elegant designs.
In addition to water hyacinth, Yothaka uses Yan Lipao, a forest fern traditionally woven into Thai baskets. Yothaka crafts these renewable fibers into beautiful chairs, tables, and home décor items.1
reConcept Decor
reConcept Décor champions sustainable living by breathing new life into second‑hand furniture and home décor. The brand restores, upcycles, and repurposes quality pieces, often sourced from 5‑star hotels. These old items are transformed to beautiful, durable, and eco‑conscious additions to modern homes, reducing waste and conserving resources.2
Bua Bhat
Since 1987, Bua Bhat has been producing eco-friendly, hand-hooked rugs, wall hangings, and pillows. Inspired by traditional Thai village lifestyles, their all-women workforce crafts home furnishings from recycled fibers salvaged from garments.
Based in Chiang Mai, Bua Bhat operates as a cottage industry, combining quality control with an environmentally and socially responsible workplace. Their unique, handcrafted designs make them a top choice for sustainable home decor in Thailand.3
Korakot
Korakot Aromdee creates distinctive home furnishings using bamboo, hemp rope, and traditional kite-making techniques learned from his grandfather. He draws inspiration from nature and crafts lamps, wall hangings, and trays for homes, hotels, and offices
The brand’s commitment to natural materials and traditional techniques makes it a standout in the eco-conscious furnishings market in Thailand.4
Qualy Design
Qualy Design in Thailand creates eco-friendly home and lifestyle products from sustainable materials like recycled plastics, blending playful design with practical function to reduce waste and promote greener living.5
Garden of Siam
Garden of Siam is a Thai-Dutch home products brand creating sustainable, responsibly made items that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design. The company works with natural materials and age-old Thai weaving and dyeing techniques to produce durable goods that minimise waste and help conserve resources for future generations.6
Vintage Furniture
Machine Age Workshop
For lovers of vintage and antique furniture, Machine Age Workshop, also known as Workmanship General Store, in Ratchaburi offers a curated collection of industrial Americana furniture and artifacts from the late 1800s to mid-1900s.
From vintage wall mirrors to iron outdoor chairs, their eclectic selection is ideal for collectors or anyone looking to add a retro, sustainable touch to their home decor.7
Tips for Shopping Sustainable Furniture in Thailand
- Look for recycled or renewable materials such as water hyacinth, bamboo, hemp, and reclaimed wood.
- Support local artisans and cottage industries to boost the Thai economy and preserve traditional craftsmanship.
- Mix vintage and eco-friendly pieces for a stylish, sustainable home.
You might also like our articles on Best Flea & Vintage Markets in Bangkok: A Local Guide and Second Hand Stores in Bangkok.
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