These Heirloom-Quality Pieces From CB2 Are Designed With Longevity in Mind

These pieces will make your home feel good, and your conscience too.

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Sustainable design has found itself in a moment of collective consciousness over the last decade.

Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their everyday actions, including where they shop and what they buy, and know the path to a better world often starts small—right in their home.

There’s, of course, the larger green initiatives you can take in the building and planning stages of your design journey, but outfitting your place with eco-friendly furniture is an accessible entry point for renters and buyers alike.

Now more than ever, design companies are making strides to support these decisions, taking a look in the mirror to create a more circular business model and a larger breadth of sustainable and long-lasting product options.

"For us and many more in the industry, ‘quality’ includes responsible design and smart craftsmanship–reducing our footprint on the environments we source from in the long run," says Andrea Erman, Product Design Lead of lifestyle brand CB2

Responsible design starts with the material, whether it’s using wood from responsibly managed forests or timeless materials like stone and marble that, with continued care at home, can age in place with you for many years to come.

"We believe the changes we make today transform the way we live tomorrow and it is something our brand continues to embrace openly whether it be about environmental improvement, climate neutrality, or diversity in design," says Erman. For CB2’s own sustainability journey, that means 60 percent Certified Preferred Fibers grown without chemicals or pesticides in their textiles and 50 percent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)®-Certified furniture by 2025. 

Below, we’ve highlighted some of our new favorite responsibly-sourced pieces from CB2 for the eco-conscious design lover in all of us.

Outfit your home with sustainable options from A to Z-shaped legs. The Perno High-Gloss Black Wood Desk with Drawers, designed by VUUE, is crafted with FSC®-certified red oak and engineered wood and finished with a high-gloss lacquer. Pair it with the Surf Sling Black Leather Dining Chair for a sleek home office silhouette. 

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Perno 2-Drawer High Gloss Black Oak Wood Desk

Ebonized oak desk from Melbourne-based design studio VUUE lends a modern point of view. The sleek silhouette reveals a nuanced juxtaposition of crisp Z-shaped legs and bullnose edges. Crafted of wood certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC), desk is finished with a high-gloss lacquer that highlights the unique grain and textural richness of the wood, making each piece naturally one of a kind. CB2 exclusive.

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Surf Sling Modern Black Leather Dining Chair

Genuine black leather drapes over the polished curves of this modern sling dining chair designed by VUUE. Stainless steel is cut to length, bent to desired shape and welded together to form the sleek silhouette. Leather is stretched across the frame and fixed with rivets. Leather will soften over time, but won't sag. CB2 exclusive.

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Muir Camel Velvet Swivel Chair

Swivel chair by Lawson-Fenning draws on the designers' admiration of California interior design in the 1950s and 1960s. Inviting seat fully swivels 360 degrees, appearing to float above a circular base of wood certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ®. Sumptuous camel-colored velvet finishes things off with a luxurious midcentury-inspired moment. CB2 exclusive.

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The Milbrae Curved Rattan by Brett Beldock is sophisticated, sinuous, and sustainable for those in-between spaces. The grasscloth that covers the FSC®-certified poplar wood frame is meant to gradually develop into a slightly warmer tone, and plays nicely with the green marble base and unlacquered brass of the Caro Black and White Table Lamp.

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Designed in London by James Patterson, the white-washed simplicity of the Geary Round White Wood Dining Table makes for a versatile piece in dining rooms or entryways alike. Its base and top are engineered with FSC®-certified oak veneer, solid mahogany, and engineered hardwood. Match it with the Taos Black Marble Bar Cart—made with Italian Arabescato marble veneer and FSC®-certified blackened ash wood—for a dramatic, monochromatic contrast. 

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Geary Round White Wood Dining Table

Designed in London by James Patterson, this large round wooden dining table is a testament to simplicity. Crafted with oak certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC), its base and top have a white washed finish and smoothness that complement a range of interior styles. CB2 exclusive.

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Caro Black and White Metal Table Lamp

London-based Studio Anansi reimagines 1960s Italian designs with this sleek table lamp. In a compelling mix of materials, matte black iron rises from its green marble base and is topped with a warm white shade. The enamel-like finish is juxtaposed with a solid green marble base and touches of solid unlacquered brass that will patina over time, adding a weathered, vintage sensibility. CB2 exclusive.

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Cusco Textured Black Terracotta Vase

Using the same techniques developed during pre-Incan times, artisans in Chulucanas, Peru, have crafted this textured terra cotta vase by hand from start to finish. Terra cotta is shaped into a low, curvy vessel on a potter's wheel. Once dry, the terra cotta is baked in a kiln until it takes on its signature blackened look. Finished with a matte black glaze and unique, fishnet-like texture, vase is perfect for dried and faux botanicals. CB2 exclusive.

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Carved from solid limestone, the brutalist Capricorn Limestone Dome Pendant by Farrah Sit holds its own above the FSC®-certified red oak legs of the Pula Warm White Boucle Dining Chair by Caleb Zipperer.

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FSC®-certified cerused ash wood is the star of Studio Anansi’s commanding Dunn Rectangular Black Ash Wood Dining Table.

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Capricorn Limestone Dome Pendant Light

Carved from solid limestone, dome pendant light from NYC-based designer Farrah Sit is a statement piece. Classic brutalist design is softened by gentle curves carefully carved into limestone—a feat in itself. Inspired by the natural properties of limestone, including its substantial weightiness, the solid and sculptural qualities of the design are expressed through its elemental materiality, punctuated with touches of blackened brass. CB2 exclusive.

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Fynn Black and White Dinnerware Set

Black and white reactive glazes get graphic in stoneware that calls to mind galaxies and starscapes. Handmade dinnerware is trimmed, scraped and sponged, then fired and finished by hand with a rich glaze—one that varies beautifully from piece to piece. CB2 exclusive.

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Sommet Brown Oak Console Table

Geometric console table by VUUE works every angle. Crafted with stained oak certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC), the rectilinear piece offers well-structured storage in its shelves and compartments. CB2 exclusive.

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"Outdoor furniture should last you a lifetime. It really should," says Los Angeles-based interior and product designer Ross Cassidy, who designed six new coordinating suites of outdoor furniture for CB2. The frames of his Pinet Teak Suite are made from FSC®-certified natural unfinished teak that is designed to patina into a silvery gray. The textured ivory cushions on the sofa, lounge chair, and ottoman are also designed with endurance in mind with removable cushion covers in a fade-resistant fabric.

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Pinet Teak Outdoor Sofa with Textured Ivory Cushions

Loosely inspired by the seaside glamour of a famed cliff-top hotel in Tuscany, outdoor sofa by Ross Cassidy brings effortless European sophistication to the out-of-doors. Refined, straightforward silhouette has solid turned teak legs and armrests intentionally sized to hold a drink. Oversized removable cushions, upholstered in a soft and striated textured ivory performance fabric, are foam-filled to accommodate hours of lounging. Cassidy calls teak, valued for its tendency to weather to a gorgeous silvery-grey patina over time, the "quintessential" outdoor material; ours is certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ®. CB2 exclusive.

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Rest easy at night knowing your bedroom is filled with OEKO-TEX linens, quilts, and organic cotton pillow shams. OEKO-TEX textiles are lightweight and breathable in more ways than one by being tested and certified to be safe from 350 harmful substances.

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Mauro Ivory Sofa

Sleek sofa by VUUE cuts a modern profile with wide arms, deep seat and slim, blackened stainless steel base. Low, loose back cushions feature a single channel tuft in the center, adding interest to this timeless silhouette. Especially inviting in an ivory textured chenille fabric that instantly updates any room. CB2 exclusive.

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Venus Black Arc Floor Lamp, Marble Base

Arc floor lamp is a revival of 1960s Italian forms with a postmodern twist. "Venus harkens back to Grace Jones in the '80s vibe," explains NYC-based designer Farrah Sit. Sculpted from solid Marquina black marble, sharp angular base is balanced by one continuous rod of blackened iron that softly arcs over the fixture. Using materials that are cool to the touch, Sit contrasts basic geometric shapes that reflect postmodern motifs. Honed marble is punctuated with crisp white veining that makes each fixture unique. CB2 exclusive.

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Desi Ribbed Black Vase Tall

Handcrafted in Portugal, stoneware vase offers an organic sensibility. Finished with a black reactive glaze, the vessel's variegated dark tones make each piece unique. A minimalist accent for displaying greenery or dried botanicals. CB2 exclusive.

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Learn more about creating an eco-friendly home and grab your favorite piece at cb2.com.

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