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Is it worth buying solid wood furniture?

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Is it worth buying solid wood furniture?
Yes, many furniture lovers believe that buying solid wood furniture is worth it. In addition to being visually appealing due to its natural color and grain patterns, solid wood is a durable material that resists wear and tear. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in solid wood furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find wood furniture and other furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
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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...
Category

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...
Category

2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Christmas Market Display Box with Music Box, circa 1910–1920 This exceptional and beautifully preserved German market display box dates from around 1910–1920. Crafted...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1900s-1940s / Shoe Cabinet Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wooden cabinet made in Japan during the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s). Crafted primarily from warm Japanese cedar (sugi), with delicate bamboo detailing, the piece ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Tin

Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece with traces of its old paint . Spain, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. Measurement here below in...
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Sideboard in Green Lacquered Wood with Oak Interior and Black Legs
Located in Rome, IT
Italian sideboard from the 1950s, restored and restyled with great attention to craftsmanship and modern proportions. The structure is made of solid wood, finished with a green shell...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

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