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What is a wenge finish?

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What is a wenge finish?
Wenge is a type of dark, espresso-colored wood finish for furniture and bathroom. From the Millettia laurentii tree found in Central Africa, this tropical timber has been described as being “nearly black.” Shop a range of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Mid-Century Modern Chairs on 1stDibs
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Desk Chair by Ariberto Colombo for Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech

Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Here in set with stool. About the fabric: Seat and...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet. ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
These awesome chairs feature spectacular 1960s style and, despite their solid walnut construction, are surprisingly comfortable! The chairs themselves are in very nice, re-finished c...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mid century modern chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the 1960s. This set probably earned the Havana moniker as it evokes a romantic im...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plastic

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