If you’re planning a bathroom renovation and are trying to make more eco-minded decisions, there are several considerations to make. This guide aims to help you save time on researching one of those elements: sourcing a sustainable bathroom vanity.
The furniture companies featured here offer single sink and double sink vanities, and several also let you customize the size of your vanity too.
What is an Eco-Friendly Bathroom Vanity?
Repurposed
Many of the same concepts from sustainable fashion apply to sustainable furniture! The most sustainable furniture is the one already in your home and what’s already been produced. So, can you repurpose something you already have or found at an estate sale with some non-toxic paint?
You could repurpose a sideboard / credenza or lower height dresser into a bathroom vanity, for example, by cutting a sink hole and piping holes and finishing the top with a counter or waterproof finish. There are also contractors who can do that customization for you if you find that perfect dresser you want to transform into a vanity.
Another option is to search for demolition sales near you. Search “demolition sales near me” or check out EstateSales.net and check “demolition sales” in the filters. You can find everything from appliances and cabinets to showers and bathtubs at these demolition sales. And yup, you guessed it: you can also find secondhand bathroom vanities!
By the way, if you are doing a renovation that requires demolition, see if you can partner with a demolition sales company to help you sell those hard-to-sell items like cabinets before you start your renovation to reduce waste!
Eco-Conscious Materials
If you’re buying a new bathroom vanity, one of the key considerations is the materials that vanity is made from. Look for sustainably-sourced (and ideally locally sourced!) hardwood that is finished with zero or low VOC finishes.
The shelves are typically going to be engineered wood, even if the outside is hardwood, otherwise the vanity would be extremely heavy.
Even better if you can find a bathroom vanity made from reclaimed wood, since that means no trees had to be cut down for producing the furniture!
There are also several eco countertop materials out there, including Richlite, made from post-consumer recycled paper, Grenite has recycled quartz, glass, and acrylic countertops. Most of the brands featured below focus their sustainability sourcing on the main vanity, but you could purchase one of those vanities without a countertop and get a separate eco countertop potentially.
You can also find countertops at demolition sales! (See above for more on those.)
Responsible Production
Given the weight and size of furniture, it’s especially great to see local production for furniture. The carbon footprint of shipping such heavy and large pieces around the world is nothing to overlook!
Another great practice is made-to-order, which reduces waste — and also often enables you to customize your vanity to your specifications.
Finally, transparency, fair wages, and safe working conditions are key to responsible production. This is another reason to choose non-toxic materials. You’re not only protecting yourself, but also supporting companies that protect their workers and the environment, too.
Where to Find Sustainable Bathroom Vanities
Check out the curation of brands below that carry eco-friendly bathroom vanities. Details on each brand are included, as well as key points like price and shipping details. Each brand has different sustainability highlights.
Note that this guide includes affiliate links, which means we earn a commission if you buy through these links at no additional cost to you. This helps us continue to create more free guides for you!
1. What WE Make
Based near Chicago, What WE Make handmakes reclaimed wood furniture — including bathroom vanities — sourced from Midwestern barns right in Illinois. Their recycled bathroom vanities are available in a range of styles from mid-century modern to rustic farmhouse, with legs or as floating vanities, and are available in several zero VOC finishes. Each vanity is made-to-order so you can also request custom sizes.
Materials: Reclaimed Wood, Concrete
Price: $1,535+
Shipping: Ships free within U.S.
2. Rejuvenation: Sustainably Sourced
Rejuvenation has a selection of some stunning bathroom vanities made from materials like FSC-certified teak and solid oak. They also sell vanities from Native Trails, a woman-owned Certified B Corporation that prioritizes social and environmental responsibility. Native Trails’ eco-friendly bathroom vanities are made with FSC-certified solid wood or reclaimed wood and NativeStone®, which is their own blend of cement and jute fiber handcrafted by artisans in Vietnam. (By the way: Rejuvenation also has a selection of vintage furniture!)
Materials: Reclaimed or FSC-Certified Wood, NativeStone®
Price: $1,450+
Shipping: Ships to U.S. States & Territories. Fees & more info here.
3. West Elm: Sustainably Sourced
West Elm has been making strides in their sustainability efforts and has several sustainable bathroom vanities available. You can sort through their options with filters like Greenguard Certified (tested for toxic chemicals), Sustainably-Sourced (typically FSC-certified wood), and Fair Trade. They also have a Contract Grade tag signifying products that are durable and built to last. You can find eco-friendly mid-century modern, contemporary, and japandi style bathroom vanities on their site.
Materials: Hardwood & Engineered Wood (check for Greenguard certified products)
Price: $800+
Shipping: Within U.S.; White Glove Delivery available in select locations
4. Limitless Woodworking
Specializing in custom wood furniture, you can find a USA-made bathroom vanity that you can design to your specifications, from size to stain color to hardware at Limitless Woodworking. The Indiana-based furniture company’s natural bathroom vanities are made-to-order just for you, and many reviewers compliment the products’ craftsmanship and quality.
Materials: Northeastern White Pine
Price: $1500+
Shipping: Ships free within U.S.
5. Pottery Barn: Reclaimed
Pottery Barn has several sustainable bathroom vanity options, including a few made from reclaimed wood. Their reclaimed wood vanities would be perfect for a farmhouse-style bathroom! It’s not clear what makes their other vanities “sustainably sourced”, so the reclaimed is likely your best bet for finding an eco-friendly bathroom vanity.
Price: $1,000+
Shipping: Within U.S.; White Glove Delivery Available
You May Also Like:
10 Best Sustainable Tables to Gather Around
25 Best Sustainable Furniture Companies
Organic Towels to Transform Your Bathroom Into a Sustainable Sanctuary
