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What is the most expensive wood?

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What is the most expensive wood?
The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vintage French Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1970, Robust Storage
Located in High Point, NC
A robust oak chest reflecting the 1970s European focus on solid wood furniture and long-term durability. Unlike lighter modern pieces, these designs emphasize weight, simplicity, and...
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Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pennsylvania house was finely made solid wood furniture, the lumber was sourced in the forests of Pennsylvania near the factory in Lewisburg PA.
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Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Franz Xaver Sproll Hand-Crafted Large Cabinet in Solid Pine
By Franz Xavel Sproll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Xaver Sproll, large cabinet or wardrobe, pine, Switzerland, 1960s Swiss furniture maker Franz Xaver Sproll is known for his high-quality, handcrafted solid wood furniture, de...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Walnut

solid pine secretary desk by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
Wasa, the name of a very successful furniture series in the 70s, today stands for the whole company - it became a trademark for perfectly natural, carefully crafted solid wood furnit...
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Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Pine

Pair Of Carved Wooden Bedside Tables, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of carved wooden bedside tables – Early 20th century Elegant pair of small solid wood furniture, dating from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Other Tables

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Wood

Reconstruction Period Armchair in Solid Beech, France 1940s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A beautiful example of French post-war design, combining the simplicity of the Reconstruction era with the warmth and craftsmanship of solid wood furniture. Dimensions L : 62 cm D :...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

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