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What is Cerused wood?

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What is Cerused wood?
Cerused wood draws the detail from the grain of wood so that it really highlights the character. Also called limed finish, cerusing gets its name from the skin cream that was used to preserve wood.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Cerused Wood Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French cerused wood floor lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 61.5" Height to shade
Category

Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Custom Painted Cerused Wood Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom painted cerused wood nightstands with polished nickel pull. The drawer interior
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Nickel

Post-Modern Cerused Wood & Glass End Table
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Post-Modern style cerused wood low table are as follows: Height: 18" Width
Category

20th Century European End Tables

Materials

Metal

Stunning Cerused Wood and Mirrored Stepped Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome vintage square cerused wood coffee table having a dimensional stepped Silhouette and
Category

1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Modernist Regency Cerused Wood "Drape" mirror att to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Regency Cerused Wood "Drape" mirror attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Stunning design,Great
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Sstunning Pair of Grey Chenille and Cerused Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
cerused wood bases. arm height 26
Category

1990s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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