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Which wood is best for kitchen cabinets?

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Which wood is best for kitchen cabinets?
While a lot has to do with personal preference and price point, the best wood for cabinets include Red Oak, White Oak, Maple Wood, Hickory Wood, Cherry Wood and Birch Wood. All of these are fairly strong and durable.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Japanese Early 20th Century Taishō Kiri Wood Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese late Meiji / Taisho period kiri wood kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Kanto Style Kiri Wood Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood two-part kitchen cabinet in the Kanto style with sliding doors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Small Teak Wood Cabinet
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Hawthorne, CA
1970s small teak wood cabinet with split interior and adjustable shelves inside. Beautiful minimal
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

1950s Dental Cabinet by American Cabinet Company
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950s Dental Cabinet. This dental cabinet is in great shape. The drawers slide in an out with ease
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Oak Wood Small Miniature Cupboard Colonial Kitchen Childs Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oak wood small miniature cupboard colonial kitchen childs cabinet. Item features glass
Category

Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Chinese Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
An 18th century Chinese export kitchen cabinet with six cabinet doors, two of them featuring
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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