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Is oak a good wood for furniture?

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Is oak a good wood for furniture?
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
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

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest crafted around 1580. Its distinctive construction, with massive upright corner post...
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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Set of Razorblade Dining Chairs attr. to Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rare set of dining chairs attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. The chairs have beautiful razor-shaped backrests, and are made of solid brown staine...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique early 20th century Dutch handcarved blackened oak neo gothic sideboard.
Located in Casteren, NL
This is an impressive Neo-Gothic sideboard, crafted in the Netherlands around 1920. Made from solid oak, the piece was recently blackened, which enhances its Gothic stylistic feature...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948. A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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