14/08/2026
Your £500 chair might cost more than the £1,500 one. 😵💫
Not just environmentally 🍃 but financially too. 💰
A £500 chair that lasts five years costs £100 for every year of use.
A beautifully made £1,500 chair, made using sustainable materials, that lasts 25 years? Only £60 per year.
It is a deliberately simple calculation, but it highlights something often forgotten when furnishing a home:
Purchase price and long-term value are not the same thing.
Better construction, repairable components, durable fabrics and timeless design can all help furniture stay in the home for longer.
And sometimes the most sustainable option isn't buying new at all.
Ellipsa's latest Journal article explores how to make more considered furniture choices, from second-hand and vintage sourcing to renewable materials, modular designs and repairability.
➡️ Read Sustainable furniture buying guide in the Ellipsa online journal https://f.mtr.cool/ruybnpbsms