What is a pouf furniture used for?

A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.

Why should I not use a metal spoon with caviar?

You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Can I use pecan wood for furniture?

Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What wood is used in Indonesian furniture?

Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What oil do I use on wicker furniture?

What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.

When was plastic first used in furniture?

The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best metal garden furniture?

The best metal garden furniture is really a matter of preference. Durable, comfortable outdoor furniture is critical to your hosting a successful social gathering in the garden or on your patio. When shopping for garden furniture, consider the climate where you live and what kind of weather conditions that you’ll experience over a given year. Certain wood outdoor furniture may lose its finish or warp during a hard winter, and while regular steel garden furniture may corrode if left out in the elements over time, it is largely unaffected by sunlight. Plastic or rubber outdoor furniture will likely be vulnerable to UV damage, however. Find a range of antique and vintage garden furniture on 1stDibs.

Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?

Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

What is the best product to use on wood furniture?

The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.

What is the best thing to use on wood furniture?

There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.

What type of wood does Bernhardt furniture use?

Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.

What is the best paint to use on wicker furniture?

The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.

What style of furniture did Frank Lloyd Wright use?

The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.

What are the common furniture types used during the Romanesque period?

The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.

What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?

The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

Should I use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture?

Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.

Used Metal Furniture

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co Adjustable Medical Dental Work Drafting Table

H 32.5 in W 45 in D 14 in

Set of Six American Industrial Bar Stools, Attributed to Toledo Metal Furniture

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

, attributed to Toledo metal furniture, metal recently restored, painted, appears to be original upholstered

Category

1940s American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Six American Industrial Bar Stools, Attributed to Toledo Metal Furniture

H 31.5 in Dm 15 in

Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard

Located in valatie, NY

Bent Wood And Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard. Published by NY American Federation

Category

1980s American Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Paper

Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard

H 9.5 in W 11 in D 1 in

3 Pc. Suite Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Gold Metal Furniture Racine, Wisconsin

Located in New York, NY

Chic voguish set of Safari style chairs (2) and ottoman (1) manufactured by the Gold Metal

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

3 Pc. Suite Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Gold Metal Furniture Racine, Wisconsin

H 33 in W 22 in D 32 in

Tall Industrial Shop Stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall, industrial, shop stool by the Toledo Furniture Co., features a green painted steel frame with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Tall Industrial Shop Stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

H 38 in W 16 in D 16 in

20th Century Garden Set of Metal Furniture Attributed to Stanislaus Karasek

By Stanislaus Karasek & Co. 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern, a set of white vintage metal garden furniture composed of a two-seat bench and

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century Garden Set of Metal Furniture Attributed to Stanislaus Karasek

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Industrial Counter Height Toledo Shop Stool

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, 1940s shop stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features a steel frame with 15 inch

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Industrial Counter Height Toledo Shop Stool

H 25 in Dm 22 in

Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, rolling, swivel desk chair by the Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features a signature

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 18 in

1910s Vintage Industrial Toledo Metals Company Factory Office Break Table Rare

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Hyattsville, MD

black enameled steel base. Fully intact, balanced and built like a tank. Retains original Toledo metal

Category

1910s American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

1910s Used Industrial Toledo Metals Company Factory Office Break Table Rare

1910s Vintage Industrial Toledo Metals Company Factory Office Break Table Rare

H 29.65 in Dm 30.25 in

Pair of Industrial Height Adjustable Toledo Shop Stools

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Industrial shop stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. feature stained pine seats and painted

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Industrial Height Adjustable Toledo Shop Stools

H 34 in Dm 20 in

Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Napa, CA

Pair of adjustable Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs for drafting, office, or university, circa mid

Category

1950s American Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's

H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in

20th Century Metal and Glass Italian Design Side Table, 1980

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian design side table from the 1980s. Silver and gilt metal furniture with two glass shelves

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century Metal and Glass Italian Design Side Table, 1980

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Six Chrome and Brass Dining Chairs Attributed to Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in Chicago, IL

black chenille upholstery. Attributed to Italian metal furniture designer Romeo Rega.

Category

1970s Italian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Six Chrome and Brass Dining Chairs Attributed to Romeo Rega

H 43.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.75 in

20th Century Gilded Metal and Glass Italian Design Side Table, 1980

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian design side table from the 80s. Gilded metal furniture with three opaque glass shelves of

Category

1980s Italian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gilded Metal and Glass Italian Design Side Table, 1980

H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in

20th Century Chromed Metal and Glass Top Italian Modern Design Coffee Table 1970s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian design coffee table from the 70s. Chromed metal furniture with smoked glass top with

Category

1970s Italian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century Chromed Metal and Glass Top Italian Modern Design Coffee Table 1970s

H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Kleinburg, ON

The Toledo Metal Furniture Company was founded in 1901 and produced furniture until the 1950s. The

Category

1920s American Victorian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs

H 32.25 in W 15 in D 14.5 in

Inflated Steel Furniture Set by Robert Anderson

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Im pleased to offer this great set of inflated metal furniture by Robert Anderson. This set was

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Inflated Steel Furniture Set by Robert Anderson

H 34.5 in W 54.75 in D 29 in

Industrial Adjustable Stool

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

or early 20th Century, made in the USA in the style of Toledo Metal Furniture Company, but unsigned

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Industrial Adjustable Stool

H 37.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

'California' Sofa and 2 Chairs, Jacques Charpentier, 1970s

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in London, GB

Charpentier edited Pierre Folie's metal furniture and contributed to a number of interior design projects by

Category

1970s Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

'California' Sofa and 2 Chairs, Jacques Charpentier, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 85.83 in D 40.16 in

Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner

Located in Atlanta, GA

of the Austrian Post Office Savings Bank, circa 1904. Literature: Bent Wood and Metal Furniture: 1850

Category

1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet

H 18.25 in W 15.5 in D 16 in

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's

Located in Madison, WI

A PAIR of 2 Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs from the mid 20th century that can be adjusted for

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's

H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in

1980s Nicos Zographos Side Table in Polished Stainless Steel w/ Black Marble Top

By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Zographos Designs Limited. Zographos is known for his exquisite metal furniture. The piece measures 19

Category

1980s American Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Side Table in Polished Stainless Steel w/ Black Marble Top

H 18.5 in Dm 19 in

Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Sharon, CT

German Werkbund Exhibition, Cologne, 1914 (see: Derek E Ostergard 'bentwood and metal furniture: 1850

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair

H 42 in W 16.5 in D 22.25 in

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

by the McKay Craft company Pittsburgh , PA. leaders in metal furniture during the Art Deco period

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

H 35 in W 77.5 in D 32 in

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp, by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

being the pioneers of metal furniture. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp, by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

H 70.08 in W 17.72 in D 25.99 in

Restored Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

: 77 cm (30.3 in) Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Restored Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 31.3 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. Our

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ferndale, MI

Paimio, Finland. Cantilever design a principle previously applied only to metal furniture. This chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair

H 25.25 in W 23.75 in D 26 in

Restored Pair of Oak Writing Desks, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

) Width: 77 cm (30.3 in) Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

Restored Pair of Oak Writing Desks, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 31.3 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s

By Wohnbedarf, Alvar Aalto

Located in Rotterdam, NL

be supported without back legs. A revolutionary principle previously only applied to metal furniture

Category

1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s

H 24.81 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in

Rare Art Nouveau Garden Chair by G. Serrurier-Bovy

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Serrurier-Bovy for Serrurier et Cie in 1903. This chair is the only ‘garden furniture’ or ‘metal furniture

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Art Nouveau Garden Chair by G. Serrurier-Bovy

H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Restored Small Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. It has

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Small Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

H 26.78 in Dm 27.56 in

Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

H 71.26 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in

Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

H 70.87 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 24.02 in W 29.93 in D 15.36 in

Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. The chrome parts have been cleaned and

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 13.98 in

Restored Bauhaus Round Table, by Robert Slezák, Spruce, Walnut, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture It has been re-polished with

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Round Table, by Robert Slezák, Spruce, Walnut, Czech, 1930s

H 24.81 in Dm 27.56 in

Restored Bauhaus Flower Pedestal, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Flower Pedestal, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s

H 70.48 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Karel E. Ort, Hynek Gottwald, Czech, 1930s

By Karel Ort, Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Karel E. Ort, Hynek Gottwald, Czech, 1930s

H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 27.17 in

Restored Bauhaus Etagere, M. Breuer, Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Robert Slezák

Located in Horomerice, CZ

specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture. The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Etagere, M. Breuer, Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Karel E. Ort, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s

By Karel Ort, Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Karel E. Ort, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s

H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 26.78 in

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-plated Steel, Czechia

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-plated Steel, Czechia

H 67.72 in W 13.39 in D 22.45 in

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 31.3 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Restored Armchair by Hynek Gottwald, EK10, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. It has been re-polished with polyutherane

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Restored Armchair by Hynek Gottwald, EK10, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Whimsical Vintage Man & Woman Metal Wire Bench by John Risley

By John Risley

Located in San Diego, CA

at Wesleyan College in Connecticut. Though metal furniture has been around since the 1700s, the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Wire, Metal

Whimsical Vintage Man & Woman Metal Wire Bench by John Risley

H 50.5 in W 36.5 in D 23 in

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Hynek Gottwald, Leather, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Hynek Gottwald, Leather, Czech, 1930s

H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Vintage Red Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Roma, IT

; his father Mario Rinaldi was the founder of the metal furniture manufacturer RIMA, founded in 1916

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Red Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century

H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Restored Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in

Restored Bauhaus Coffee Table, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Horomerice, CZ

restored. Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Coffee Table, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

H 23.63 in Dm 25.6 in

Side Chairs DU12 by Mario Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1950s, Set of 2

By Mario Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in Padova, IT

, the historic metal furniture industry of Padua. Since from the early 30's Mario Rinaldi sets up a

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Side Chairs DU12 by Mario Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1950s, Set of 2

H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in

Square Dining Table in Metal and Smoked Glass, 1970's Paul Evans Style

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Italian Dining Table - Metal & Glass Mid Century Table Big dining room table from the late

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Square Dining Table in Metal and Smoked Glass, 1970's Paul Evans Style

H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

Four Wire Chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Erben, Austria Vienna, 1950s

By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

modern outdoor furniture made of steel and light metal. Based on the tradition of metal furniture, the

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Metal

Four Wire Chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Erben, Austria Vienna, 1950s

H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in

Set of 3 Cantilever Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Mario Rinaldi was the founder of the metal furniture manufacturer RIMA, founded in 1916, and of which

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Cantilever Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century

H 29.53 in W 21.97 in D 21.5 in

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Black Leather Sabrina Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4

By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in London, GB

RIMA was founded in 1920, specialising in manufacturing metal furniture and Gastone Rinaldi took

Category

1970s Italian Futurist Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Black Leather Sabrina Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Restored Bauhaus Cabinet, by Robert Slezák, H. J. Hagemann, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Hermann John Hagemann, Robert Slezák

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Cabinet, by Robert Slezák, H. J. Hagemann, Beech, Czech, 1930s

H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Abstract Wall Panel in Aluminum and Wood

By Lorenzo Burchiellaro

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Italian designer Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Burchiellaro is known for his metal furniture designs that are on

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Abstract Wall Panel in Aluminum and Wood

H 35.04 in W 35.04 in D 1.19 in

Art Deco Vitrine Cabinet, Beech, Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, Austria, 1906

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, Lot 199 Private Collection, New York Literature: Ostergard, ed., Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Vitrine Cabinet, Beech, Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, Austria, 1906

H 86 in W 55 in D 23 in

Set of four Gastone Rinaldi 'Z' Chairs, Rima, Italy 1970s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in London, GB

football for AC Padua and AC Udinese in the 1940s. He took over RIMA, the metal furniture manufacturer

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Set of four Gastone Rinaldi 'Z' Chairs, Rima, Italy 1970s

H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Perriand Pine Wood Stool Charlotte Perriand Pierre Et Vacances Les Arcs, 1800

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Vacances). French furniture with a perfectly stable and solid structure and presented in good general

Category

1960s European Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Pine

Perriand Pine Wood Stool Charlotte Perriand Pierre Et Vacances Les Arcs, 1800

H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

Vintage Dining Table by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy 1, Italy, 1970s

By Thema Italy 1, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a Padua-born Italian designer. In Padua, he began working for Rima, a metal furniture manufacturer

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Dining Table by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy 1, Italy, 1970s

H 29.25 in W 80 in D 44 in

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Used Metal Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of used metal furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every item from our selection of used metal furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of used metal furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of used metal furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Stilnovo, Curtis Jere and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of used metal furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Used Metal Furniture?

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Questions About Used Metal Furniture

What is a pouf furniture used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
Why should I not use a metal spoon with caviar?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Can I use pecan wood for furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What wood is used in Indonesian furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What oil do I use on wicker furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
When was plastic first used in furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best metal garden furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
The best metal garden furniture is really a matter of preference. Durable, comfortable outdoor furniture is critical to your hosting a successful social gathering in the garden or on your patio. When shopping for garden furniture, consider the climate where you live and what kind of weather conditions that you’ll experience over a given year. Certain wood outdoor furniture may lose its finish or warp during a hard winter, and while regular steel garden furniture may corrode if left out in the elements over time, it is largely unaffected by sunlight. Plastic or rubber outdoor furniture will likely be vulnerable to UV damage, however. Find a range of antique and vintage garden furniture on 1stDibs.
Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
What is the best product to use on wood furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
What is the best thing to use on wood furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
What type of wood does Bernhardt furniture use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
What is the best paint to use on wicker furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
What style of furniture did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
What are the common furniture types used during the Romanesque period?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.
What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.
Should I use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.