Is Bamboo Sustainable?

Bamboo, a sustainable wood and renewable resource, is being used more and more in furniture as a replacement for cedar, mahogany, and other popular hardwood lumbers. Not only is this multifaceted plant used for furniture, but it is also used structurally for buildings, textiles, and as a food source. Bamboo has been used as construction material for a long time in the east, its strength and durability put to good use in the earliest suspension bridges and various architectures in China. Inherently strong and aesthetically pleasing, different parts of the globe are catching on to bamboo as a sustainable resource.   

Bamboo’s Surprising Strength

How strong is bamboo? It’s a very strong, hard wood. Think about it this way: Some of the best hardwoods grow in tropical climates. Plant life in these climates has to stand up to constant moisture, harsh winds, storms, etc. Bamboo is so strong, it used structurally in buildings. It has been utilized as such for hundreds of years. If it is used for buildings and bridges, you can imagine chairs made of bamboo will be quality and last a long time.

Bamboo in our Popular Products

One of the many popular items we offer is our Bamboo stool. Bamboo is 16% stronger than maple and naturally resistant to water, so you know these comfortable chairs are built to last and easy to take care of. Its beautiful natural color and quality add to the overall look of the chair. Many indoor and outdoor furniture are made of bamboo for these reasons.