American-Milled, FSC® and Reclaimed Wood: A Smart Choice Amid Tariff Uncertainty

In a market where specifiers are increasingly tasked with balancing sustainability, supply chain reliability, and cost, Oregon-based Anthology Woods stands out as a lumber partner that delivers on all fronts. Specializing in Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified and reclaimed wood, Anthology Woods sources and mills products entirely within the United States-a distinction that has never been more relevant given the current volatility in global lumber trade.

Wood sourced in the U.S. offers design professionals a critical advantage: supply chain stability and cost predictability. As of May 2025, tariffs are having a significant impact on the U.S. hardwood lumber market. Making matters more interesting is the starting and pausing of tariffs, leaving many architects and designers wondering if the product they specified will still be in their clients’ budgets once the building phase begins.

Anthology Woods’ commitment to sourcing and milling all its products in the U.S. shields our clients (and theirs) from these external shocks. By working with FSC® Certified American forests and reclaiming wood from domestic sources, we ensure designers can specify materials with confidence-knowing their projects won’t be derailed by sudden tariff hikes or international supply disruptions.

FSC® Certification: Genuine Sustainability, Recognized by LEED and LBC

For specifiers focused on environmental stewardship and project certification, Anthology Woods’ FSC® certified offerings provide a clear path to meeting sustainability goals. FSC is the world’s most trusted forest certification system, recognized by leading environmental organizations and required for LEED and Living Building Challenge (LBC) credits. Sourcing FSC® wood means supporting forests managed to the highest standards of ecological health, biodiversity, and community benefit.

Anthology Woods offers both reclaimed and new FSC® certified wood, with a transparent chain of custody from forest to finished product. This not only supports climate-smart forestry-proven to store more carbon and protect watersheds-but also gives specifiers the documentation needed for green building certifications.

Reclaimed Wood: Character, Performance, and Circular Economy Benefits

Reclaimed wood is more than a design trend-it’s a staple of sustainable, biophilic architecture. Anthology Woods salvages post-consumer and post-industrial wood, diverting valuable material from the waste stream and giving it new life in contemporary projects. This wood often comes from older-growth timber, offering unique character and durability that’s unmatched by newly harvested material.

For architects and designers, specifying reclaimed wood from Anthology Woods means contributing to the circular economy, reducing the carbon footprint of construction, and creating spaces that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible.

Tailored Solutions, Promptly Delivered 

We work closely with specifiers to match our products to the unique needs of each project-whether rustic or modern, interior or exterior. Order samples of our reclaimed and sustainable wood flooring directly from us, or from Material Bank.

A Reliable Partner for Forward-Thinking Design Professionals

In an era of tariff uncertainty and growing demand for sustainable, high-performance materials, Anthology Woods provides design professionals with a reliable, American-milled solution. By choosing Anthology Woods, specifiers can ensure their projects meet the highest standards for sustainability, supply chain resilience, and design excellence. Learn more about Anthology Woods’ FSC® and reclaimed wood products at anthologywoods.com, and discover how specifying American-milled products can safeguard your projects against global market disruptions while advancing your sustainability goals.

Reclaimed wood is more than a design trend-it’s a staple of sustainable, biophilic architecture. Anthology Woods salvages post-consumer and post-industrial wood, diverting valuable material from the waste stream and giving it new life in contemporary projects. This wood often comes from older-growth timber, offering unique character and durability that’s unmatched by newly harvested material.

For architects and designers, specifying reclaimed wood from Anthology Woods means contributing to the circular economy, reducing the carbon footprint of construction, and creating spaces that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible.