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What is Cerused wood?

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What is Cerused wood?
Cerused wood draws the detail from the grain of wood so that it really highlights the character. Also called limed finish, cerusing gets its name from the skin cream that was used to preserve wood.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Huge Persian Briar Wood Dining Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very large briar wood dining table, with amazing hand-carved floral inlay decoration and golden
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Briar Wood Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Italian picture frame from the 1980s is made from exquisite briar wood, known for its
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian 1950's Briar Wood Stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Italian 1950's briar wood stools, the legs elegantly tapered. The seat newly
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A 19Th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase In Briar Wood
Located in London, GB
A Beautifully Crafted 19th Century Venetian Mirrored Bureau Bookcase in Briar Wood This elegant
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Chair in Gray Velvet, Briar Wood and Yellow Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chair in gray velvet, briar wood and yellow metal, 1980s Chair with squared seat and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Owl smoking pipe made from burr briar wood, French circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
from a rich dense piece of burr briar wood and it is in the form of a long eared owl with large yellow
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood

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