1. Medley

Inspired by their eco-minded parents, Medley was founded by two brothers based in California. Their all-natural, bio-based beeswax finish is even named after their dad. Medley creates sustainable bookcases and other storage furniture from locally sourced, 100% solid wood from FSC-certified forests.

Price: $1,995-$2,895

Materials: Solid Hard White Maple, American Walnut Wood

Conscious Highlights: Custom Made, Locally Made, FSC-Certified, Family Run

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2. Greenington

Based out of Washington, Greenington is a furniture company with pieces crafted from sustainably hand-harvested Moso bamboo. Greenington sources mature bamboo for maximum strength and durability. The brand makes sustainable bookshelves and bookcases, as well as a full collection of bamboo furniture.

Price: $132-$5,289

Materials: Moso Bamboo

Conscious Highlights: Zero-waste Production, ISO certified factories, Handcrafted, BIPOC owned

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3. Emeco

Emeco handcrafts their durable, sustainable furniture locally, in Pennsylvania. They use recycled aluminum and responsibly-harvested wood for their sustainable shelves and bookcases and their furniture is free of VOCs and toxic chemicals.

Price: $3,871-$4,883

Materials: Recycled Aluminum, Sustainably Harvested Walnut, Ash, or Acoya

Conscious Highlights: FSC Certified, Cradle to Gold Certified, Vegan

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4. Masaya & Co

Masaya & Co has a stunning collection of sustainable shelves and bookcases handcrafted by artisans in Nicaragua. Their shelves are made to order from responsibly-harvested wood and feature a low-VOC finish. Masaya & Co originated as a reforestation project in Nicaragua, and continues to embody that ethos by planting 100 trees for each item they sell.

Price: $1,600-$2,800

Materials: Royal Mahogany, Teak, Rosita Walnut

Conscious Highlights: Handcrafted, Plants Trese, Vegan

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5. West Elm Sustainably Sourced Collection

West Elm’s sustainably sourced collection is a great place to find an eco-friendly bookshelf or bookcase. Among this collection, you’ll find furniture that is made from FSC-Certified wood, pieces made in Fair Trade Certified factories, and items with the Greenguard Gold seal.

Price: $90- $2,399

Materials: Solid Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Conscious Highlights: Fair Trade, FSC Certified, Greenguard Gold Certified

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6. Crate & Barrel FSC-Certified

Crate & Barrel’s FSC-Certified collection features bookshelves made with materials like solid oak, mahogany wood, teak, and rattan. And you can find a range of styles and finishes in their collection, from natural oak to espresso and driftwood.

It’s worth noting that the company’s bookshelves do contain veneer and engineered wood as well, like most furniture with shelving or drawers. Some products do indicate low-emissions engineered wood.

Price: $799 – $3,200

Materials: FSC-Certified Wood (with some parts made with engineered wood)

Conscious Highlights: Natural Materials, Responsibly Sourced

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7. Burrow

Burrow’s modular storage systems — which can be used as bookshelves — are designed to grow with you. Add units to expand your bookshelf or media center storage or separate units to create several pieces of furniture

Price: $299 – $2,189

Materials: Engineered Wood and Steel

Conscious Highlights: Modular and Adaptable, Durable

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8. Vermont Woods Studios

Vermont Woods Studios has gorgeous solid wood bookcases sourced from sustainably-managed forests in Vermont. They offer a lifetime guarantee and even allow you to order samples of their wood to ensure you’ll love the final product. They also partner with 1% for the planet to support reforestation of the Amazon Rainforest.

Price: $1206-$9648

Materials: Cherry, Walnut, Maple, and Oak Hardwood

Conscious Highlights: Custom Made, Local Sourcing, Gives Back, Woman-Owned

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9. Green Cradle

Green Candle is a family-run company that specializes in solid wood furniture, including wood bookcases and shelves. They craft each eco-friendly bookshelf from trees harvested sustainably and locally and use an all natural flaxseed oil finish free of toxins.

Price: $1,295-$1,395

Materials: 100% Solid Wood

Conscious Highlights: Locally Sourced, Locally Made

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