Eco-Friendly Sofas: Stylish Choices for a Sustainable Home

Discover the perfect blend of style and sustainability with eco-friendly sofas. In todays world, making environmentally conscious choices is essential for our homes. Look for non-toxic sofas free from harmful chemicals, and opt for those made with responsibly sourced materials, like FSC certified wood. Gubi sofas stand out in Singapore, offering chic designs while prioritising durability and minimal environmental impact. Choose a Gubi sofa to enhance your living space and contribute to a greener future for our planet.

Rhiannon Hills | February 2, 2025

The Best Eco-Friendly Sofas: Sustainable and Stylish Choices for Your Home

Embrace Eco-Friendly Luxury: The Best Sustainable Sofas for Your Home

In today’s world, many of us are becoming increasingly mindful of the choices we make, especially when it comes to furnishing our homes. We desire pieces that not only enhance our living spaces but also reflect our values. This growing awareness of sustainability and the need to reduce our carbon footprint has led to a rise in eco-friendly furniture options. Among these, the eco-friendly sofa stands out as a perfect blend of style, comfort, and environmental responsibility.

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"With Gubi's eco-friendly sofas, I feel like I'm investing in both my home's style and the planet's future—where elegance and sustainability go hand in hand."

3 seater sofa designed by Gubi for GamFratesi

1. Flaneur Sofa

The Flaneur Sofa by Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi is given a modern expression from its archetypical inspiration of the traidtional roll arm chair. It is indisputably comfortably, while maintaining the precise silhouettes of a Scandinavian design. The sofa is emphasized by immaculate 3mm piping around the seats that gives it its minimal yet holistic look.

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GamFratesi studio was founded by Danish architect Stine Gam and Italian architect Enrico Fratesi. This award-winning Danish-Italian design duo is a rising star in the design world with their poetically organic, yet defined, style that bridges northern and southern design culture.

GamFratesi’s designs take their creative drive from a combination of tradition and the contemporary in an experimental approach with materials and techniques. With their dual traditional background, Stine and Enrico draw on classic Danish furniture and craft traditions, as well as the classic Italian intellectual and conceptual approach. From this cross-cultural substrate they create furniture that respectfully reflects tradition while also featuring subtlety embedded stories, symbols and associations.

GamFratesi are the award winners of the 2015 Finn Juhl Architectural Prize, 2015 Milano Design Award, Guest of Honour at the 2014 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair, 2013 Elle Decoration International Design Award and the Three-Year Working Grant from the Danish Arts Foundation.

2 seater sofa designed by Gubi for Space Copenhagen

2. Stay Sofa

The bare essentials – thats what the Stay Sofa embodies. It boasts an organic and sculptural shape, giving it a contemporary look. At the same time, it embraces the user and convinces him or her to stay seated, hence the name. The characteristic shape of this beautiful sofa is similar to a singular and continuous pencil stroke as it wraps around a solid texture. Suitable for both public and private spaces, this sofa is a furniture shoppers dream. It comes in a myriad of sizes and depths, making it shockingly easy for one to find a model that suits their interior needs.

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Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou form the Danish design duo known as Space Copenhagen. This studio has been widely known to push design boundaries but still manages to pour in personal vision into their genuine designs. Space Copenhagen’s design portfolio range from interior design, furniture, everyday-use refined objects, art installations and art direction.

Many of their furniture design work have been for clients in the hospitality and luxury retail sector – a field the studio is strongly known for. Space Copenhagen has done interior design for some of the world’s most influential restaurants such as Nordic pioneer restaurant NOMA, Geranium, owned by Bóchuse D’or winner Rasmus Kofoed and newcomer Geist, run by Michelin star chef Bo Bech.

Some of their furniture designs carried by Danish Design Co here in Singapore are manufactured by designer brands Gubi and Fredericia.

sofa with open ends designed by Gubi for Pierre Paulin

3. Pacha Sofa

The pacha sofa gives the sensation of sitting on an entire cloud sensation is made possibly by the many modular combinations available. Its organic and hyper-relaxed feel comes through its ergonomic precision and craftsmanship in this striking creation. Optional added armrests on either sides provide even more support, and its elegant choice of Black or Pearl Gold base offers a wealth of possibilities in ones living room, lobby of foyer.

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Pierre’s greatest childhood influence came from his uncle motorcar designer Georges Paulin as well as great-uncle sculptor Freddy Balthazar Stoll. While studying at the Camondo Decorative Arts School in Paris, his teacher, Maxime Old, recommended Paulin to Marcel Gascoin’s workshop. It was there that Paulin embraced Scandinavian aesthetics and later begun to admire the clean lines of American designers. Paulin created his most iconic models during his collaboration with Kho Liang Le from the late 1950s to 1975, many of which are still in production.

Pierre Paulin had a rather productive design career, with numerous exhibitions and publications but expressed that he had a desire to mass-produce some of his unreleased work. Currently, Paulin, Paulin, Paulin is a family business succeeded by his wife, son and closest business collaborator Michel Chalard. They carry the torch to continue his dream when Paulin passed in 2009.

Non-Toxic Sofas: A Safe Haven for Your Family

One of the most critical factors to consider when searching for an eco-friendly sofa is ensuring it is free from harmful chemicals. Traditional sofas often contain flame retardants, which can be toxic and have been linked to various health issues. Opting for a non-toxic sofa protects your family from indoor air pollution and promotes a healthier living environment. Many reputable manufacturers are now prioritising non-toxic materials, ensuring that your home remains a safe haven.

Sustainable Sofas: Responsibly Sourced Materials

Sustainable sofas are crafted from responsibly sourced materials, such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood. This certification guarantees that the wood used in your furniture comes from forests that are managed sustainably, combating deforestation and its adverse effects on climate change and biodiversity. By choosing a sofa made from FSC certified materials, you are making a conscientious choice that supports the health of our planet.

GUBI Sofas: A Sustainable and Stylish Choice in Singapore

When it comes to eco-friendly and stylish furniture, GUBI Sofas stands out as a top choice. GUBI is committed to sustainability, offering carefully crafted pieces that combine design, durability, and minimal environmental impact. Their approach to sustainability goes beyond just using non-toxic materials; it’s embedded in every aspect of their production process. GUBI has set ambitious sustainability goals, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, starting with a baseline of 26 million tons of CO2 in 2022. This commitment involves optimizing material resources, designing products that can be easily disassembled for recycling, and incorporating recycled materials into their products.

GUBI's Efforts Toward a Greener Future

In addition to using responsibly sourced materials, GUBI also implements several key measures to reduce their environmental footprint: • Energy Efficiency: GUBI has made efforts to reduce heating consumption in their offices and homes, and they’re transitioning company vehicles to electric hybrids. • Renewable Energy: GUBI sources 100% of their electricity from renewable sources, ensuring that their operations are powered by clean energy. • Material Sourcing: GUBI collaborates closely with suppliers to ensure that materials used in their sofas come from sustainable sources. They prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria when selecting suppliers, creating a transparent supply chain that guarantees responsible sourcing.

Designing for Longevity

At GUBI, designing products with longevity in mind is central to their sustainability efforts. They believe in slow design—creating iconic pieces that transcend trends and are built to last a lifetime and beyond. This approach not only helps reduce waste but also ensures that each GUBI sofa is a timeless investment for your home. Their sofas are manufactured for durability, combining functionality with elegant design that will remain in style for years to come. By prioritizing durability and sustainability, GUBI has reduced its environmental impact and minimized waste throughout its production process. From selecting recycled and recyclable materials to optimizing packaging and transportation, GUBI is committed to continually improving their practices and reducing their carbon footprint.

A Softer Footprint for Your Home and the Planet

When you choose an eco-friendly sofa from GUBI, you're not just investing in high-quality, timeless design—you’re also making a conscious decision to support sustainability. In Singapore, where environmental consciousness is growing rapidly, GUBI is leading the way in providing beautiful, sustainable furniture that’s built to last. By selecting sofas made with responsibly sourced materials, free from harmful chemicals, and designed for longevity, you can create a comfortable, stylish living space while helping to reduce your environmental impact. GUBI’s commitment to sustainability ensures that each piece they create is not only a piece of furniture but also a step toward a more sustainable future.

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