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How do you identify birch furniture?

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How do you identify birch furniture?
To identify birch furniture, look at pictures of items made from the hardwood shared on trusted online resources to become familiar with its visual characteristics. When taken from the outermost layers of trees, birch wood tends to have a whitish or cream-colored appearance, while the inner heartwood appears reddish brown. Birch wood also has a distinctive grain pattern with straight or faintly wavy lines marked by small pores. You can also research your furniture maker to determine if its artisans are known for working with birch. If you'd like an expert opinion on what materials were used to craft your furniture, a certified appraiser or other expert can assist you. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of birch wood furniture.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Hundevad & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Riviera” Highboy Birch Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Night Stand by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Birch

Renzo Rutili "American Translation" Model-38 ½ Table for Johnson Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch, Walnut

Swedish Grace Low Dresser in Elm
Located in Portland, OR
A Swedish grace or Danish art deco commode in solid elm trimmed with flamed birch. Intarsia decorates the lowest of the three drawers. Patinated brass pulls. Drawers are deep and sli...
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Elm

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