7 Best Sustainable Bed Frames Of 2023, For A More Eco-Friendly Sleep

This natural bed frame is durable and made of wood from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) locations. The all-natural wood finishes are water-based, with no VOC or formaldehyde. You’ll find a combination of Appalachian hardwood, Southern Yellow Pine, and Appalachian maple wood. While it’s not a storage bed, the frame has plenty of space for under bed storage. 

On the downside, the frame arrives in one long box that’s quite heavy. We do not recommend attempting to move it around without at least one extra set of hands. Once you get the bed into your desired room, however, assembling this minimalist bed that uses the Japanese joinery technique is easy. You won’t even need tools.

Avocado is dedicated to sustainability and has landed a spot on many of our mattress round ups. Fortunately, the brand uses the same level of care with its bed frames. The metal comes from melting down reclaimed railroad steel. Even the furnace used for manufacturing is powered by naturally occurring methane gas. 

You’ll enjoy a restful night’s sleep on this bed frame that’s sturdy and built to last. Just add the proper foundation and nontoxic mattress, and you’re good to go! Plus, even if you’re an active sleeper, this frame won't squeak. 

The bed frame ships with well-designed recyclable packaging that provides you with just enough of what you need. Since Avocado is a carbon-negative company, it offsets more than 100% of emissions from resource extraction to shipping. 

People rave about this Avocado bed frame, with an average 4.8-star rating out of 5, based on 217 reviews. Customers say it is easy to assemble and of excellent quality, but there does seem to be a bit of confusion around who is responsible for assembly.

Designed for toddlers and children of all ages, this floor bed is strong enough to hold 250 lb, yet accessible enough for the youngest child. As your child grows, you can flip the bed frame over to make it a platform bed. It’s made from durable baltic birch and features a smooth finish with no VOC and a UV-cured finish which is safe for children and the environment. 

Reviewers say this bed is high quality, easy to assemble, and lasts for a long time. One parent writes, “I introduced this to my daughter when she was 14 mo and it has been a hit ever since. I love ALL Sprout Kids furniture and this bed is no exception! This is beautifully made, easy to put together, and looks beautiful. In hindsight I wish I vetoed a crib altogether and went with a floor bed from the start!”

This adjustable bed frame is one of the most affordable sustainable bed frames. It's made from natural renewable materials, sustainably-sourced wood birch veneer, and powder steel supports. You'll also find birch plywood with an engineered lightweight core and honeycomb core for the panels. 

What truly makes this bed frame unique is the fact that it's adjustable. If you need a bigger bed, simply order an expansion piece and a mattress to fit the new size. 

The frame arrives in recyclable cardboard and paper-based packaging. You'll find that it's easy to put together, and is assembled using nylon ratchet straps—so there's no need for tools or screws. 

With over 1,000 ratings, this bed frame has a perfect 5-star rating overall. Reviewers rave about its sturdiness and quality, with one writing, “The perfect bed. This bed is excellent and sturdier than any other bed I've owned. The build quality is good, and assembly is easy." Some people do complain that the colors do not match what appears in the images.

If you’re on the hunt for a traditional upholstered bed, but don’t want to sacrifice sustainability, this non-toxic, 100% natural bed frame is for you. It’s well-band and durable, and is bacteria, mildew, and mold-resistant. Materials include kiln-dried domestic FSC Certified solid Alder hardwood, fiber guard yarn, Thom wood, and CertiPUR-US certified poly foam.  

For delivery, choose from self assembly or white glove delivery for an additional $175. With white glove delivery, the brand will send a team to hand deliver and assemble your bed in the room of your choice.

With only five customer reviews, there is not a ton of feedback on this bed. That said, each one of these customers gave the frame a perfect five-star rating. Reviewers comment on the great quality and love the fact that it is non-toxic. One person mentions that there are no installation or assembly instructions included.

This brand makes a high-quality sustainable bed frame using repurposed wood, which gives each frame a unique look. The PillowBoard (pillow and headboard hybrid) design features CertiPUR-US certified foam and a 100% polyester pebbled linen-weave cover. Finally, the slats are lined with eco-fi felt, made from recycled plastics. 

If you’re hesitant about putting together a bed on your own, put those concerns aside. This bed frame can be easily assembled without any tools at all, using the Japanese joinery technique (clearly outlined in the accompanying instructions). 

The bed frame will arrive in 3 narrow boxes with no excess packaging. The small boxes are easy to maneuver, and buyers rave about the packaging, calling it “nothing short of perfect.” The bed frame itself has over 12,000 reviews and still maintains a 4.9 out of 5-star rating overall. Customers refer to the frame as "beautiful and amazing," and many say they wish they purchased it sooner. One says it is "art piece quality and a miracle of ease in assembly."

This storage bed combines eco-friendly sustainability with efficiency. It’s handmade using sustainably-harvested North American natural woods— and, because it’s produced in the USA, the brand enlists local woodworkers, sawmill operators, and loggers for manufacturing. The bed features four 8-inch deep, sub-mounted drawers for all your storage needs. Plus, you can choose from many color options, including smoked cherry and bright white maple. 

You’ll be glad to hear this brand offers free set-up and installation by a white glove delivery crew. All you have to do is tell the company where to set up, and they’ll handle the rest from there.

This eco-friendly bed frame only has a couple reviews so far, but both come with perfect five-star ratings. “It’s better than my expectations and very easy to assemble,” one person writes.