When you invest in furniture and accessories, you look for items that are built to last, and that you won’t get sick of after six months. If you’re buying new items, do you research how the items are made? Are the pieces sustainable or made from eco-friendly materials? If not, it’s something to consider before your next purchase. Here are some of our favorites.

Cane-Line Nest Club Lounge Chair

This sculptural chair is made from sustainable natural rattan. Design Public, $710

Coral Bamboo Pendant Light

Designer David Trubridge, who holds a naval architecture degree, spent years studying nature before creating this pendant light from sustainably grown Moso (giant bamboo) plywood. Design Within Reach, $675

Recycled Cotton Lantern Blue Skies Rugs

These hand-tufted rugs are made from recycled cotton material repurposed from the garment industry. Bambeco, $375 to $750

Garrison Sofa by Gus

The frame of this sofa is constructed from FSC®-Certified hardwood and the back cushions use a synthetic-down fill from recycled PET plastic. 2Modern, from $1,999

Reclaimed Elm Modular Wall Shelving

The wood for these shelves was salvaged from old buildings in Northern China and finished with water-based products. Viva Terra, $349 to $495

Navarro Embroidered Pillow

This embroidered organic cotton pillow cover features coconut shell buttons on the back. Coyuchi, $58

Woven Bark & Burlap Baskets

The baskets are woven from natural banana tree bark and burlap, and then finished with handles. Terrain, $68 to $110