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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
Danish Modern chalet chic chair oak and sheepskin, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculptural chair made of nordic white oak and sheepskin with a handcarved cross motif by Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by EG Møbler, Denmark in the 1960-1970s. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table i...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Plywood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.1"H x 10.1"W x 0.7"D
Does not include mounting hardware.
All items ship from H...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Artisan Made Oak Console Table or Sofa Table with Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the region of Normandy, France, this artisan-made oak console table or sofa table from the turn of the twentieth century is of hand pegged construction and rests on tapered squa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Oak
