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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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Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and brown fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75"H x 26.25"W x 28.5"D Seat Height (inches): 17.25" Arm ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chair or club chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16.25” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Swedish Erik Chambert art deco desk, 1940
Located in Uccle, BE
A mid 20th century birch art deco desk with 7 drawers and key included. Date of manufacture stamped: 20 12 1940 Designed by Erik Chambert (1902-1988) who was a pioneering interior d...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Birch

Curved Art Deco Sofa in Green Velour, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This distinctive sofa, upholstered in rich green velour, exemplifies the refined artistry of a Swedish cabinetmaker from the 1940s Art Deco era. It exudes both charm and sophisticati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet, Birch

Swedish Grace Art Deco Set of 2 chairs and sofa velvet Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet, Birch

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