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Is oak furniture worth it?

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Is oak furniture worth it?
Many people feel that oak furniture is worth it. In addition to having an attractive appearance due to its regular grain pattern and natural color, oak is a dense hardwood that holds up well to the effects of use. It is also somewhat water-resistant, making it less likely to warp, especially when sealed. Keep in mind that other factors affect furniture quality beyond its wood type. Comparing construction techniques, joinery, hardware types and other characteristics can help you select furniture that suits your needs, appeals to your sense of style and fits your budget. Shop a large collection of oak furniture and other wood furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 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

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...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of ten English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. There are actually 3 different models ( 4 + 3 + 3 ). Each chair has a variation of the same basic characteristi...
Category

Early 20th Century English Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Jan Brunott. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original black lacquered oak base with original oak veneer...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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