The Edit

Notes on materials, making, care and the thinking behind Planted. Explore guidance on natural upholstery, fabric choices, longevity, craftsmanship and the quiet details that shape how furniture is made and lived with.

How to Choose the Right Sofa

Choosing the right sofa starts with a simple question: how do you like to sit? For some people, the ideal sofa is neat, structured, and easy to maintain. For others, it is soft, sink-in, and made for long, relaxed evenings. Most people sit somewhere in between.

Close‑up of traditional webbing being woven and fixed onto a hardwood sofa frame to create a durable seat base.

What “toxic‑free” really means in your sofa (and what most labels don’t tell you)

Eco, natural, sustainable – sofa labels sound reassuring, but often hide more than they reveal. Here’s how to decode the language and choose a genuinely toxic‑free sofa you can live closely with.

Accountability in the Upholstery Industry and Its Impact on Quality Standards

At Planted Furniture, we’ve chosen a different path—one that places accountability at the very heart of everything we create.

Insights from the January Furniture Show 2026 Panel on Conscious Consumerism and Emerging Trends

The January Furniture Show 2026. As a panelist I had the opportunity to explore how conscious consumerism is shaping the furniture industry and what trends will define 2026.

Why We Say No to Flame Retardants.

At Planted Furniture, we believe your home should feel safe, calm and chemical-free. That’s why every piece we make—sofa, footstool, headboard or armchair—is created without flame retardant (FR) chemicals.