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What can lignum vitae be used for?
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Lignum vitae is a tropical hardwood, known for being self-oiling. It was used for building steamship bearings and pulleys. For medicinal purposes, the resin of lignum vitae was known to help treat gout and skin infections. Today, it is used primarily for carving. Shop a collection of lignum vitae furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lignum Vitae Candleholders
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of hand-turned lignum vitae candleholders or dry vases.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Torchères
Materials
Wood
$450 / set
Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wonderful and large turned lignum vitae wassail bowl, England circa 1680
Wassail bowls were first
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$14,500
18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere
Located in London, GB
A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale.
Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
English Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowls
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of nine early 20th Century English lawn bowls, made of solid turned lignum vitae wood. Each
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century English Tableware
Materials
Wood
