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Is alder wood good for furniture?

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Is alder wood good for furniture?
Yes, alder wood is good for furniture. Many people find its knotty appearance to be visually appealing, making it a popular pick for farmhouse and rustic-style pieces. Alder wood's hardness allows furniture produced from it to be sturdy and durable, and the material is economically priced compared to some other hardwoods. Find a range of alder wood furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Weiman Biedermeier Salon Tables, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Biedermeier style two tier salon side tables made by Weiman furniture, circa 1950. The round tabletops are covered in green leather with a gold tooled border, and skirts are decorated with flame mahogany veneer panels. Slender beveled saber legs support the round lower table which is marked underneath “Weiman Tables Heirloom Quality...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White...
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2010s Turkish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Vintage 1940s French Circular Oil Painting of Nautical Scene by Robert Laroche
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful, French oil painting on wood-board featuring a nautical scene from the town of Sables d'Olonne on the Atlantic coast. This original artwork is not only desirable for its ...
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Vintage 1940s French Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Unique Modern Gold Italian Sunburst Mirror, Giltwood, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage mirror in a golden decorative sun-shaped frame from Italy. The frame is made of wood. Absolutely amazign and unique piece. Good original condition, the mirror has minimal fla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Model 116 Sideboard with Raffia Doors Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in the early fifties for Knoll associates. Florence Knoll studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saar...
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Wood

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