What Makes Mango Wood Sustainable?

For many people, sustainability is one of the top factors they consider when purchasing furniture, but its definition can vary from one furniture maker to the next. In general, sustainable furniture refers to any furniture made in a way that consciously preserves natural resources.

What is Mango Wood?

Mango wood is a hardy, dense wood that does best in climates with some humidity. There are many varieties of mango trees, and the color and pattern of the wood depends on the specific type of mango tree used in production. Not only is mango wood attractive and affordable, but it’s also sustainably made, which adds to its popularity.

How Mango Wood is Sustainably Produced

To help you better understand what you’re getting when you purchase mango wood furniture, here’s a rundown of its sustainable production:

1. On mango plantations, the trees are not grown solely to be turned into furniture. They produce fruit for many years – often for decades. Only when they are too old to produce a harvestable amount of fruit are they cut down for furniture production.
2. For farmers, an empty spot in the plantation means lost income. That’s why almost every mango tree that’s cut down for furniture production is then replaced with another mango tree.
3. The felled trees are sold and used for making mango furniture and other goods. This cuts down on waste and provides additional income for mango farmers and their communities.
4. Re-purposing mango wood also reduces carbon emissions, because the felled trees are no longer being left to rot and rotting wood produces carbon dioxide.

Mango Wood Furniture for Sale at Star Furniture

Looking for sustainable furniture that uses mango wood? Check out some of our favorite mango wood furniture for sale at Star Furniture.

Santa Cruz Platform Bed

This modern platform bed is made from hand-carved mango wood and reclaimed iron. Not only is it sustainably made, but it looks great and incorporates one of our favorite interior design trends: mixed metals.

Carnegie 42-inch Mango Wood Dining Table 

Looking for something sustainable and rustic? Check out this modern mango wood table, which features sustainably sourced mango wood and a hand-forged iron base.

Bedford Park Mango Bookcase

Need some sustainable accent furniture to tie your room together? You’ll love this modern bookcase made from mango wood and forged iron metal frames.

Ready to start furnishing your home? Visit one of our furniture stores throughout Texas to find a wide selection of living room furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, and home décor. In the meantime, check out our interior design blog, were we cover everything from the our favorite home décor trends of 2020 to how to protect a wood dining table.