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What is burl used for?

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What is burl used for?
Burl wood can be used in a number of different ways. The wood is sourced from growths on trees called burls and has an unusual pattern that differs from typical woodgrain. It is suitable for making solid and veneered furniture, gun socks, musical instruments and decorative accents for homes. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of burl wood furniture and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rustic Continental Burl Root Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental (late 19th century) burl root framed wall mirror.
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Burl

Rustic Late 19th Century Continental Burl Root Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental burl root framed mirror (late 19th Century).
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Burl Root Occasional Side Table
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique hand-crafted Organic Modern burl root live edge occasional side table In the manner of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Live Edge Burl Root Table on Steel Hairpin Legs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960's coffee table of a live edge burl root slice on three painted steel hairpin legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Organic Modern Burl Root Occasional Side Tables, Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique pair of hand-crafted Organic Modern burl root live edge occasional side tables In the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Travail Populaire Burl Root Wood Console, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original one of a kind Travail Populaire Burl Root Wood Block Console. Made in Italy, 1960's period
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Olive

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