SUSTAINABILITY

Furniture Made Responsibly

At Vaughan-Bassett, making furniture in America also means taking responsibility for the resources and communities that make our work possible. From responsible forestry and efficient manufacturing to sourcing our lumber close to home, we are continually working to reduce waste and make better use of the materials we rely on.

One for One: More Than 6 Million Trees Planted

Through our One for One program, Vaughan-Bassett has contributed more than 6 million tree seedlings to the Virginia Department of Forestry.

The program was created around a simple commitment: plant a new tree for every tree used in the production of our furniture.

Over the years, millions of maple, oak, ash, pine, poplar and applewood trees have been planted, helping renew the forests that have supported American furniture making for generations.

As Virginia state forester Bettina Ring described the program:

“Your idea to plant one new tree in Virginia for every tree you harvest each year is sustainability at its best.”

Making More Furniture From Every Tree

Responsible manufacturing also means making the most of the lumber we use.

Vaughan-Bassett invested $3 million in state-of-the-art computerized rough-end systems at our factories. These systems improved lumber yield by more than 20%, allowing us to produce more furniture from the same amount of raw material while significantly reducing waste.