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What is the difference between oak and quarter sawn oak?
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Although oak is more efficient due to the way the lumber is cut, quarter sawn oak is more stable and structurally sound than oak. Find a variety of vintage and antique quarter sawn oak furniture such as chairs, tables, bookcases and much more on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted Arts & Crafts secretary desk in richly figured quartersawn oak, showcasing
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Spanish Revival Quartersawn Oak Leather Nailhead Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Spanish revival side chair. Made of quartersawn oak featuring mortise and tenon joinery
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$880 Sale Price
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Antique Kroehler Mission Quartersawn Oak Sofa Couch Unifold Davenport Bed
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Kroehler unifold Davenport sofa/couch/bed. Made of quartersawn oak featuring traditional
Category
Early 20th Century Mission Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
$1,880 Sale Price
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Antique Murphy Quartersawn Oak Slat Back Side Accent Desk Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Murphy Chair Company quartersawn oak dining or desk chair featuring slatted back with
Category
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Northern Furniture Victorian Quartersawn Oak Dresser Mirror Chest Drawer
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Northern Furniture Company Victorian Era vanity dresser / chest. Made of quartersawn oak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off