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What is the best wood for a dining table?

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What is the best wood for a dining table?
The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
William and Mary Plank Top Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A William and Mary style reclaimed oak and figured ash console table, the planked rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese William and Mary Console Tables

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Wood

English Baroque Laurel Wood Flap Table, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
two flaps: 145 cm x 135.5 cm William and Mary Style: Named after the rulers who ruled England
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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Dining Room Tables

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Wood

1820s English William And Mary Gateleg Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1820s English William and Mary gateleg table. Oak, pegged construction . Wood has a beautiful color
Category

Antique 1820s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Oyster Veneer-Top Table on Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century English William and Mary oyster veneer-top table on later base.
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Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Serving Tables

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Wood

Antique 4ft 6" diam Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining / Center Table 1860s
Located in London, GB
This is an fine and rare antique English mid Victorian, burr walnut, tulip wood banded, ebonised
Category

Antique 1860s Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Gothic
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Berkey & Gay Buffet or Server. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and Gothic
Category

Vintage 1920s North American William and Mary Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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