We’ve researched and personally decorated our family homes with nontoxic furniture for years — these are our top picks for bunk beds with certified nontoxic and sustainable materials like solid wood.
There are lots of reasons you might be considering bunk beds for your home. Perhaps you want your kids to spend more time together, or you have a small home and need to maximize the space. Maybe you are decorating your cabin and want to have that rustic overnight camp feel for the kids’ room. Whatever it is, you can be sure that the bunk beds we’ve rounded up here are nontoxic, safe, and sustainable.
Why choose a nontoxic bunk bed for your kids?
The places where our kids spend a significant amount of their time should be free of chemicals and toxins. VOCs, also known as volatile organic compounds, for example, can negatively affect the indoor air quality of your home and can lead to unwanted side effects over time. Choosing a bed that is never treated with any harsh chemicals and is made from quality solid wood is a great way to avoid any unwanted toxins in your home.
What are the relevant certifications?
When you’re looking for nontoxic and sustainable bunk beds, you can look for certain certifications that verify the quality of their products. With these bunk beds, you’ll notice the GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold certifications on most of them. These certifications ensure that the products have been rigorously tested for emissions and have proven to meet or exceed the high standards of clean emissions. This means that they do not have high levels of VOC and other chemical emissions that would negatively affect indoor air quality. Another important certification with bunk beds is FSC-certified wood. This certification “ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.”
Are bunk beds safe?
Bunk beds are generally safe, as long as you keep in mind some important safety guidelines. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing bunk beds in a corner so there are walls on two sides, installing guardrails that are at least 5 inches higher than the top of the mattress on the top bunk, and installing a night light near the ladder if your child needs to get out of bed in the middle of the night. We suggest reading through their guidelines to ensure your child is safe in their bunk bed.
Our criteria:
Our editors have filled their kids’ rooms with sustainable and nontoxic furniture and bedding for years. We’ve relied on our first-hand experience, corresponding with the top brands, and reading thousands of customer reviews to make our selections of the best bunk beds on the market. The options on this list are all nontoxic, eco-friendly, and safely built for your little ones. We regularly update this list with new favorites that meet the following criteria.
- SUSTAINABLE & ECO-FRIENDLY | The brands below use reclaimed or responsibly sourced materials to ensure your bunk bed is good for the earth and good for your family’s health. You’ll find options that are FSC certified, Climate Neutral, and registered B Corps. These high quality materials mean your bedframe will last for years to come, too.
- NONTOXIC | Not only are these bedframes made with natural materials, they’re never treated with any harsh chemicals that can impact the health of your little ones while they sleep.
- SAFETY & DESIGN | All of the bunk beds on this list have beautiful, safe designs that will support your kids.
Shopping for your kids’ bedroom? Check out our nursery furniture and nontoxic kids rugs guides.
1. Oeuf
Best For | Solid Birch Bunk Bed
Sustainable Materials | Solid birch and Baltic birch plywood
Price | Starting at $2,200
Oeuf is focused on creating timeless products for kids that are meant to last a lifetime and to be kept out of landfills. The beds are durable and often passed down from family to family as kids grow. Their furniture exceeds international safety standards, and it’s made in a FSC-certified facility in Latvia, crafted with the highest European ethical and quality standards. The Perch Bunk Bed from Oeuf is made from solid birch and Baltic birch plywood and has been a popular product from the brand since 2009. The bunk bed is also Greenguard Gold certified, which means it was rigorously tested for VOCs and air pollutants. The timeless design comes in both a twin and full size, and it fits most mattresses, though the top bunk mattress cannot exceed 8 inches in height. For New York City residents, they offer a white glove delivery and assembly service.
Customer Review | “We love the bunk beds, it’s beautiful, sturdy and perfect for our two sons. We did take 3-4 hours to assemble it but it was manageable. I highly recommend this product!” – Stephanie I. (Read more reviews.)
2. Naturepedic
Best For | Solid Oak Bunk Bed
Sustainable Materials | White oak hardwood, pine
Price | Starting at $2,000
Naturepedic is a family-owned business that prioritizes sustainability through sourcing organic materials and avoiding toxic chemicals like VOCs in its products. The brand is also 1% for the Planet certified, which means they donate 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. Their Savona FSC Oak Kids Bed/Bunk Bed is made from FSC certified white oak hardwood with a gentle, waterbased finish and FSC certified pine slats. The bunk bed comes in a few different sizes and options. You can get a twin/twin bunk bed or a twin/full bunk bed, and you can choose between a natural wood or white finish. The beds are sturdy and built to last a long time. They’ve also been anti-tip tested and meet the Greenguard Gold standard. They’re also tested for lead, phthalates, formaldehyde, and heavy metals. Naturepedic also offers a 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured that if anything happens with the bed, they’ll take care of it.
3. Babyletto
Best For | Playful Bunk Bed Designs
Sustainable Materials | Solid Finnish spruce wood; Solid New Zealand Pine; Solid poplar wood
Price | Starting at $1,300
Babyletto is dedicated to empowering parents through stylish, consciously-crafted, and safe furniture for their children. They offer three bunk bed designs, all of which are made with sustainably sourced wood and are Greenguard Gold certified. The Tip Toe convertible bunk bed is made from sustainably sourced solid New Zealand pine. It comes in three colorways: White/Washed Natural, Black/Natural Walnut, and Light Sage. The Bondi convertible bunk bed is made from sustainably sourced solid poplar wood and comes in Natural Walnut or Honey color options. The whimsical Lido Wave convertible bunk bed, which is made from sustainable solid Finnish spruce wood, comes in Honey, White/Honey, or Sage/Honey colorways. All three bunk beds also include TSCA-compliant medium-density fibreboard (MDF). Beyond its commitment to sustainability and quality furniture, Babletto also gives back to the community. Over the years, they’ve supported Harlem Children’s Zone, Baby2Baby, Pacific Environment, and more organizations. Read more about their community involvement here.
Customer Review | “I scoured the internet looking for a neutral bunk bed that my son and daughter could share, and needed to check the boxes of non-toxic and sustainable. Enter the Tiptoe! We’ve had it for going on 3 years and it has stood the test of time and a cross country move. My kids put this bed through the ringer – making forts, climbing it in every possible way, and it is sooo sturdy. Thank you Babyletto for making another amazing product!.” – Cheryl (Read more reviews.)
4. Sprout
Best For | American-made Bunk Beds
Sustainable Materials | Solid oak hardwood
Price | Starting at $2,200
Sprout’s mission is to “create spaces that foster creativity, independence, and resilience.” They offer a variety of products made from safe and nontoxic materials — plus they’re easy to clean! Sprout has several teams of makers and craftsmen who handmake every product. You can take a look at the list of all of the people behind their products here — the folks on Team 5 are the ones behind the Sosta Bunk Bed. They craft the bunk beds in Provo, Utah using solid oak hardwood and a Greenguard Gold certified finish. The beds are rigorously tested for more than 10,000 chemical pollutants and VOCs. These bunk beds are highly customizable, you can buy the whole set, or you can purchase parts a la carte to tailor the bunk bed to your exact needs.
Customer Review | “I highly recommend this bed if you are looking for a bunk bed that will last for more than a decade and made responsibly.” – Xuehua B. (Read more reviews.)
5. West Elm
Best For | Bunk Bed With Trundle
Sustainable Materials | Solid poplar wood
Price | Starting at $2,000
With over 100 stores worldwide, West Elm is known for its quality design and materials for furniture and home decor. Its best-selling Story Bunk Bed is made from sustainably sourced and FSC-certified solid poplar wood and comes with either a blonde oak or white finish. Need a third bed? They also offer a Story Bunk Bed with Trundle, which has a pull-out bed underneath to maximize space. Both types of bunk beds are covered in child-safe, water-based finishes, and they are rigorously tested to meet or exceed all required and voluntary safety standards.
Brianna Schubert is a Contributing Editor at The Good Trade and the Digital Editor at Milwaukee Magazine. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Since 2023, Brianna has combined her expertise and investigative skills to deliver thoughtful reviews of sustainable products and home goods, helping readers make informed, eco-conscious choices. Brianna is also the writer behind The Mood Board, a Substack newsletter for creativity and inspiration. When she’s not writing, you can find her cooking up a new recipe, reading and recommending books, cuddling with her cat, or finding hidden gems at vintage and thrift stores. Say hi on Instagram!
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