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7 Sustainable Bar Stools and Counter Stools To Complete Your Space (2026)

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July 28, 2026

Alice Rush

If you’re looking to finish your kitchen, bar area, or other seating arrangement with a set of sustainable bar stools (or counter stools) then you’ve come to the right place.

How To Source Sustainable Bar Stools and Counter Stools

I was looking for sustainable counter stools last year because my husband and I’s apartment had a large countertop and no room for a kitchen table.

We liked how the layout utilized the small space efficiently, making it feel like we had more space than we really did! However it’s not as easy to find beautiful counter stools as it is to find other sorts of dining chairs!

After borrowing my parent’s barstools for a few months, we came across the perfect set of mid-century modern-esque secondhand counter stools from the peer-to-peer resale app OfferUp.

There are many ways to source sustainable bar stools or counter stools. And which way is right for you depends on your budget and circumstances.

Secondhand Apps

This option is usually the cheapest, but may require a lot of time searching and picking up the items.

We used OfferUp, because we were on a budget, had the ability to wait (since we could borrow stools in the meantime), and weren’t ready to invest in our “forever home” — we don’t know if our future living spaces will require counter stools.

Curated Secondhand Sites

These tend to be the second most affordable option for counter stools, bar stools, or any other piece of furniture. You pay a bit of a premium over something like OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace, because the pieces are more curated, the photography is typically way better, and some places may even handle the shipping and logistics for you!

Here are a couple to check out:

AptDeco: Advertised as the easiest way to shop secondhand furniture, AptDeco provides a professional delivery service, including pickup, delivery, and assembly within the contiguous U.S.

Chairish: mecca for vintage furniture (typically more expensive)

New Eco-Friendly Bar Stools and Counter Stools

You may want to shop for new sustainable counter stools and bar stools if you don’t have as much time to hunt for treasures on the secondhand market, want to invest in a long-term piece of furniture, or have a very specific set of aesthetic preferences.

You might also look for new eco-friendly counter stool options if you want to make sure your stools are non-toxic, and made without harmful chemicals. You’ll see some certifications mentioned throughout. Here’s a quick cheatsheet on what they do (and don’t do).

FSC Certified: the wood sourcing was responsibly managed (not a finish, foam, or textile guarantee)

CertiPUR-US®: third-party verification that foam (like cushioned seat padding) is made without ozone depleters, PBDE flame retardants, mercury, lead, or formaldehyde, and meets low VOC emission standards; it’s a foam-specific certification, not a wood or fabric one

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: tests the finished textile (like wool or cotton upholstery) for harmful substances against human-ecological safety limits; this is a product-level fabric certification, and does not cover the wood or metal parts of the furniture

Below are some vetted resources for finding sustainable bar and counter stools! Transparency note: this guide contains affiliate links. As always we only feature brands that meet strict criteria for sustainability that we love — and that we think you’ll love too.

My Favorite Places to Find Sustainable Bar Stools & Counter Stools

1. Urban Natural

Best for: wide variety of premium sustainable stools

Materials: Responsibly Sourced Wood, Leather, Metal, Fabric Upholstery

Conscious Qualities: Artisan-Made and USA Made Options; FSC-Certified Options

Price Range: $499 – $2930

Urban Natural is mecca for sustainable furniture, including bar stools and counter stools. The brands they carry prioritize craftsmanship, design, quality, and sustainability. Many of the stools are made with FSC-Certified solid wood and eco-friendly production practices. Ethnicraft, for example, is a brand that uses zero waste production methods, repurposing any would-be wood waste.

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2. What We Make

Best for: rustic reclaimed wood stools

Materials: Reclaimed Wood or Solid Hardwood, Steel

Conscious Qualities: VOC-Free Finish, Repurposed Wood, Made to Order in USA

Price Range: $425 – $755

Crafted in Chicgoland from wood harvested from torn down Midwestern barns, What We Make has rustic reclaimed wood or solid hardwood stools with character. Each bar or counter stool is finished with a VOC-free finish.

When selecting your wood on the product you’ll notice reclaimed options as well as solid hardwood options. Due to the nature of reclaimed wood, that option will result in slight variations, but I find that part of the joy of upcycled pieces!

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3. Medley

Best for: stools made with natural non-toxic materials

Materials: Domestically Sourced FSC-Certified Solid Wood, CertiPUR-US®-certified foam, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-Certified Wool, Cotton

Conscious Qualities: Made-to-Order, Crafted in California, Solid Wood, In-Home Trial

Price: $1090

Handcrafted in California to your specifications with quality sustainable materials — like domestic solid alder, walnut, and maple wood — Medley’s sleek modern furniture is as sustainable as it is beautiful. The company has one eco-friendly counter stool available, called the Jasmi Counter Stool as well as other dining chairs.

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4. Emeco

Best for: heirloom quality or commercial grade stools

Materials: Recycled Aluminum, Reclaimed Wood, Sustainably-Sourced Wood

Conscious Qualities: Durable, Repurposed Materials, Suitable For Outdoors

Price Range: $425 – $2120

Emeco has eco-friendly stools designed to last for a lifetime (or several). Their sustainable bar stools and counter stools are made in Pennsylvania from repurposed materials and are designed to commercial-grade standards.

Some options are also suitable for use as outdoor furniture.

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5. Greenington

Best for: bamboo stools

Materials: Solid Moso Bamboo, Some Leather Upholstery

Conscious Qualities: Tree-Free, Uses Fast-Growing Bamboo

Price: $559 – $938

Greenington is among the most popular sustainable furniture brands for a reason. As a founding member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Greenington uses 100% solid Moso bamboo for their furniture — a material they claim is 20% harder than red oak. They offer eco-friendly counter stools and bar stools in a variety of finishes, though there are no stool designs with backs.

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6. Pottery Barn Sustainably Sourced Collection

Best for: more affordable sustainable stool options

Materials: Reclaimed Wood, Recycled Aluminum, Recycled Plastic

Conscious Qualities: Natural and Repurposed Materials

Price: $249 – $399

Furniture brand Pottery Barn has recently been expanding their sustainably sourced collection, so you may just find your new eco-friendly bar and counter stools there. Their collection features stools made from reclaimed and recycled materials in a range of aesthetics, from farmhouse chic to mid-century modern.

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7. West Elm Sustainably Sourced Collection

Best for: mid-century modern stools

Materials: Sustainably-Sourced Wood

Conscious Qualities: Quality Products, Use of Some Responsible Materials

Price: $499 – $599

Another larger furniture retailer with a sustainably sourced collection is West Elm. Their selection of sustainably sourced stools is small, but you can find an eco-friendly bar stool / counter stool made from FSC-Certified wood from responsibly managed forests.

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