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Is oak a good wood for furniture?
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Yes, oak wood is good for furniture. Due to its density, oak furniture is sturdy and can stand the test of time. The wood is also fairly resistant to rot, mold and mildew, especially when given a protective finish. As a result, it can even be used to make outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of wood furniture.
1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
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White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
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
By kontra
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
KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass
Located in Bomonti, TR
The triangular Flow Coffee Table Large with rounded edges, contours its form by curved three legs. With the interlocking linear laths, the sculptural skeleton joins into the legs to ...
Category
2010s Asian Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood
Narrow and Tall Art Deco Amsterdam School Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow Amsterdam School cabinet showcasing the distinctive aesthetic principles of Dutch modernist design from the 1920s-1930s. Oak wood frame features striking black geometric inlay...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
French 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Oak Caryatid Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful period piece. Beautiful weathered baroque hand carved oak caryatid figure carrying a fruit basket.
Weathered. France circa 1750
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:45c...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$1,061 Sale Price
49% Off
Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents
By Frank Lloyd Wright, A.F. van der Wey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco, ‘Amsterdam School’ Oak Cabinet with black rosewood accents and geometrically decorated glass door. Beautiful oak grain with two large storage cabinets, stacked middle drawe...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Rosewood


