12 + Non-Toxic Bedframes
note: it is impossible to list every single non-toxic bedframe available. This list is meant to inspire, but the whole post is meant to empower you to know what to look for if you dont love one of the options listed!)
You might have already invested in an organic mattress… if so congrats! Now you might be wondering, what else you can do to decrease your exposure to harmful chemicals in your bedroom.
Switching out/ investing in a non-toxic bedframe is the next big step you can take. 5 years ago finding a non-toxic bedframe was very difficult, but luckily today there are many more options. Before I showcase 13 picks, here is a bit more info on why this is important.
THE CHEMICALS IN OUR BEDROOMS
A bedroom is no ordinary room—it’s the sanctuary where our bodies sleep, detoxify, and rejuvenate. We spend roughly 1/3 of our lives in our bedroom so what you are exposed to in your bedroom matters and can have a significant impact on wellbeing .
Studies show exposure to airborne pollutants can lead to disturbed sleep and respiratory issues. Other studies have found that levels of several organics average 2 to 5 times higher indoors than outdoors
Unfortunately conventional bedroom furniture (mattrresses, bedframes, flooring, paint, nightstands etc) all can contribute to unnecessary levels of harmful chemicals including:
1. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Found in: Freshly painted walls, synthetic carpets, furniture made from pressed wood (particleboard, MDF), adhesives, and some foam products (upholstered furniture and mattrresses) .
• Examples: Formaldehyde, toluene, benzene.
• Risks: Can cause respiratory irritation, headaches, and in long-term exposure, may affect development.
2. Flame Retardants
• Found in: Upholstered furniture, mattresses, pillows, curtains, rugs.
• Examples: PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), chlorinated tris, organophosphates.
• Risks: Linked to hormone disruption, developmental delays, and behavioral changes.
3. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
• Found in: Stain-resistant rugs, waterproof mattress protectors, some window treatments, and certain paints. (please note: thanks to a new law that came into effect on 1-1-2025, PFAS are no longer allowed in textiles including upholstery and carpets in California)
• Risks: Persistent in the body and environment, may affect immune function and growth.
4. Phthalates & PVC Plastics
• Found in: Vinyl flooring, mattress covers, plastic toys, window blinds.
• Risks: Endocrine disruption, potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Because of this, curating a low-tox bedroom environment is vital .
A lot of attention is given to mattresses in the low-tox living / wellness space. There is, of course, a reason for this: our body lies directly on the mattress (well, with sheets in between of course) for many hours at a time. However, once you switch from a conventional mattress to a lower tox/ organic mattress its important to NOT STOP THERE>
A fundamental piece in the healthy ecosystem that is our bedroom is the bedframe because, after our mattress and pillows, it comes into the closest contact with our bodies when we sleep.
Traditional frames often contain composite woods that off-gas formaldehyde (even Greenguard Gold certified wooden products will give off (lower levels) formaldehyde, upholstered pieces laden with flame retardants, PFAS, and VOCs, or metal frames that may exacerbate EMF exposure .
But, better options do exist!
SOLID WOOD
Solid-wood frames that do not require any formaldehyde containing adhesives
make sure it uses Toxin Free Wood Stain/ coat or paint or choose Unfinished Wood
NON-TOXIC UPHOLSTERY
The ideal, lowest tox upholstered bed frame is one that is made of:
natural latex instead of PU foam
natural fabric like cotton or linen or hemp that does not require PFAS chemicals for stain/water repellency. Organic certification or Oeko Tex certification is ideal.
AIDA’s PICKS: 8 LOW-TOX BED FRAMES
1, NEW AVOCADO CITY BED FRAMES (from $675 but on sale now Labor Day 2025)
Constructed from solid FSC-certified North American timber (no MDF nor veneers, no glue containing formaldehyde)
Assembly was tool-free: in fact the edges are not glued together nor screwed together, in fact rails lock into finger joints while the legs pull the corners tightly together without additional hardware or tools.
even the wood slats are edged with organic cotton to ensure a squeak-free experience
certifications to back everything up:Made in a FSC® certified factory (C156318), GREENGUARD Gold certified for safe emissions, Formaldehyde-Free Claim Verification from UL Environment
Modern clean design: I actually just love the clean lines. This bed looks great in a child’s room, teen’s room and adults room.
2. Naturepedic’s Duna Verde FSC® White Oak Bed ($3,199.00 on sale now Labor Day 2025)
one of two solid wood bedframes they make
Crafted from solid FSC®-certified white oak,
Finish: Water-based, low-VOC finish
This product meets the following standards:
MADE SAFE® certified
GREENGUARD® Gold certified & UL Formaldehyde Free validated
FSC® (wood only)please note their kids Savona twin and trundle is a good option with all the same certifications but does contain some plywood and veneer parts
3. Medley’s Bramo Bed with Headboard (from $3,295)
padded with soft wool and natural latex foam f(instead of PU foam)
frames are constructed with a blend of solid wood and formaldehyde-free PureBond® hardwood plywood and PFAS free, plastic free upholstery
we had this bed for our master bedroom and LOVED it
4. Saavyrest’s Esmont ($779.00 – $2,499.00)
Hand-built in their Central Virginia woodshop
made of solid maple and poplar wood
zero-VOC finishes. You can choose between linseed oil, cedar, mahogany, or walnut.
5. My Green Mattress Premium Wood Platform Bed ( From $1019 with headboard)
Amish-made in the US
Totally natural wood finish: zero wood stains,
Sustainably sourced poplar wood
6. Purveyer 15 (From $678 )
beds made from local poplar wood without composite wood nor veneers
handmade in the US
7. Roseland Bed (From $1450)
crafted from solid American Cherry or Black Walnut
Each bed is hand-rubbed with pure, raw linseed oil for a natural, zero-VOC finish
8. The Futon SHop: The Tenor (Timber Ridge) Natural Bed Frame (From $1749)
made from sustainable hardwoods grown in responsible managed American forests.
No formaldehyde emitting glues or fumigated with poisons only simple linseed oil no petroleum or heavy metal toxins
9. Get LAid Bed’sLow Oriental BEd (From $541)
Made from 100% solid wood by expert craftsmen, it's sturdy and built to stand the test of time
allows you to personalize hardwood or softwood and leg style
woods are always from forests managed by the FSC & PEFC.
Made in the UK (can ship to the US)
best price of the list ((they often have sales and bedframes start at $457 when on sale. Non- sale prices start at $571)
10. Max and Lily
Floor and Montessori beds also available
Please note: some of their beds are made with engineered (composite) wood. PLease read descriptions to determine which are and which are not
Crafted from knot-free solid pine wood
GREENGUARD Gold Certified with a clean finish for a healthy indoor environment.
11. Birch Madison Bedframe (From %697 but no headboard)
Made mostly of solid wood but the bed rails along the edge of the bedframe are made from industrial veneer core hardwood. The company has confirmed the adhesive used in these veneers are made with formaldehyde free adhesives.
The rest is solid maple and the finish is water based.
Each bedframe features water based and UV finishes with zero VOCs and no formaldehyde. MAde in the US .
12. Thuma (From $1195)
Made of repurposed rubberwood sourced from trees that have reached the end of their latex producing lifecycle
Greenguard Gold certified
slats held together with recycled padding instead of adhesive or chemicals
( I like their solid wood frames , their upholstered headboards are not my favorite choice because theya re made with polyester and filled with PU foam)
13. Monte Design (From $1495)
GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Foam — free of any flame retardants & CertiPUR certified (this bed uses PU foam but the no added flame retardants and the GreenGuard Certification make it much better than standard PU foam. Natural latex would be 100% better but this is a second upholstered option)
Fabrics — PFAS-free; Oeko-Tex and/or REACH certified
Wood — NAF-certified & sustainably-sourced (NAF stands for “ no added formaldehyde” meaning it contains adhesives but those adhesives do not contain formaldehyde)
NEW MENTIONS (will add new bedframes I am able to confirm are lower tox)
Moss design Cassa Bed: beds are made in Turkey with solid american FSC certified wood. They apply a “durable wood stain: water based clear matte acrylic lacquer finish” I have reached out to ask if this stain is low or zero VOC and they confirm they are. Ideally would have a certification to backup their claims
Beyond these, there are some other options which are pretty close to “making the list” that I think are worth mentioning. The reason they are not on the list above is mentioned below -, most would require the company getting back to you (or me) about specific questions mentioned below.
Silk and Snow: mostly solid wood but have two components made with plywood and they do use a wood stain. I contacted the company and was told “ we do use a wood stain in the making of the bed frames. so while there is information that we do not have readily available (stain) we can confirm the product is free of toxic chemicals made with responsibaly sourced wood , no formaldehyde and low VOC”. It looks like a good decent alternative but without confirmation on the stain being used (information they say is not readily available” I dont want to add to the list above.
Brick Mill Furniture : handcrafted using solid hardwood sourced locally in the US BUT finished with a commercial grade vanish. I have reached out to ask if this varnish is low or zero VOC but not heard back.
Oeuf: Their beds are made from Baltic birch plywood and eco-MDF. All finishes are non-toxic, water-based and free of VOC health hazards". Beds are GREENGUARD Gold certified and finishes are non-toxic, water-based and free of VOC. This would make the top list if it was made with solid wood instead of all plywood and eco MDF (although these clearly emit very very low levels of vocs , because they have the GreenGuard Gold certification, something is still likely being emitted. So while a good option, not perfect.