Sustainability at Lawrance Furniture & Interiors
Sustainability Policy
At Lawrance, we believe great design should be beautiful, long-lasting, and responsibly made. That’s why we partner with brands that take sustainability seriously — through responsible materials, cleaner manufacturing, durable construction, and thoughtful design that reduces waste over time.
While each of our partners approaches sustainability in their own way, together they support our commitment to a healthier, more transparent and more sustainable furniture industry.
Here are five sustainability principles that guide our choices — and that we work to strengthen every year through our partnerships and the furniture we bring into our collection.
Responsible Materials
We prioritise furniture made from sustainably-sourced woods, certified materials, and components chosen with care.Brand Examples
- Stressless: Sources wood only from FSC® C163127 or PEFC certified forests.
- American Leather: Wood frames from sustainably managed forests; leather from audited, responsible tanneries.
- Fjords: Emphasises responsibly sourced wood and natural fabric choices such as linen.
- Clei: Selects materials with low environmental impact and crafts transformable furniture to reduce overall material use.
- BDI: Uses American hardwoods from responsibly managed forests and water-based finishes to reduce VOCs.
Cleaner, Safer Manufacturing
We support brands that reduce waste, minimise emissions, avoid harmful chemicals, and run production efficiently.Brand Examples
- Copeland Furniture: Low-VOC finishes, CertiPUR-US® foam, solar energy and biomass heating.
- Himolla: Operates with certified environmental management, uses solar panels and biomass systems for factory energy.
- Stressless: Factories operate under ISO 14001:2015; wood off-cuts regenerate factory heating; closed-loop steel cleaning.Stressless
- BDI: Packaging foam reduced by ~40%; move away from styrofoam; use of recyclable and recycled packaging materials.
- Magniflex: Uses OEKO-TEX® and GOTS certified textiles and vacuum-packed mattresses to reduce transport impact.
Long-Lasting Quality
The most sustainable thing you can buy is something you keep. We favour pieces built to last decades, not designed for quick disposal.Brand Examples
- Himolla: Built with durable construction, designed for long-term use.
- Cattelan Italia: Italian craftsmanship, quality materials and design meant to endure.
- Stressless: Focuses on timeless design and durability; many pieces last for generations.
- Glassisimo: Hand-crafted glass furniture made with attention to detail and longevity.
- BDI: Designed with engineering precision, built-in functionalities and materials chosen for durability.
Circular Thinking & Efficient Use of Resources
We value products and processes that minimise waste, reduce transport/emissions, and consider reuse or end-of-life implications.Brand Examples
- Clei: Multifunctional, space-efficient furniture reduces the need for additional pieces and promotes fewer resources used overall.
- Magniflex: Vacuum-packed mattresses reduce shipment volume, extending logistic efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
- Stressless: Factory innovations such as reuse of off-cuts for heating, recycled packaging, closed-loop processes.
- Copeland Furniture: Sawdust biomass heating and local wood sourcing minimise waste and transport.
- BDI: Thoughtful packaging with less waste, recycled materials, and collaboration with manufacturers to take a “green approach”.
Transparency & Continuous Improvement
We believe in transparency, public commitments and continuous progress — not just statements, but measurable practices.Brand Examples
- Magniflex: Publishes sustainability goals, holds recognised textile certifications and reports on their environmental programme.
- Stressless: Publicly lists certifications (ISO 14001), forest-certification (FSC, PEFC), participation in the Leather Working Group, and sets circular-design goals.
- American Leather: Member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council and shares details of their sourcing, manufacturing and materials.
- Copeland Furniture: Open about their environmental investments (solar, biomass), sourcing radius, and certifications.
- BDI: Communicates their sustainability commitment (“packaged with care… commitment to sustainability”) and engages in packaging/material improvements.
Howard Haimsohn
OwnerOur Promise to You
When you shop at Lawrance, you’re choosing furniture that’s not just stylish — it’s selected for its thoughtful materials, responsible production, durability, efficiency, and transparency.
We will continue growing our sustainable offerings, partnering with brands who share our values and updating our practices as new innovations emerge.
Thank you for making choices that reflect your design vision and your commitment to a better future.
