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What is Tiger Oak?

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What is Tiger Oak?
Contrary to its name, tiger oak is not a type of wood, rather, it's the product of a specific milling process called quarter sawing. The woods has a distinctive grain pattern that's considered quite high-end.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a truly special piece with rich wood grain in Tiger Maple. Four sturdy columns with a large
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mission Oak/Tiger Oak Single Drawer Desk with Bookshelves
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice example of Arts and Crafts craftsmanship. This Mission Oak desk is made of oak and
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

French Country Tiger Oak Writing Desk by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Tiger Oak grains finished on all sides, the desk boasts classic elegance suitable for placement in a
Category

20th Century French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Limbert Style Antique Mission Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts tiger oak trestle library table or writing desk In the
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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