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What is Tiger Oak?
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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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Studio Craft Tiger Oak Desk by Ken Swenson, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Tiger Oak desk by American artist Ken Swenson, c.2000s.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Period Tiger Oak Library Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS & DESIGN: Made entirely from high-quality quarter sawn oak—often called tiger oak—this desk is prized for its stability and beautiful, wavy ray flake grain pattern.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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 single drawer. Retains original wood casters for easy movement. This can be floate...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
American Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Letter Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mission Style arts & crafts letter desk tray in solid tiger oak with dovetail corners.
Category
20th Century American Mission Desk Sets
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 quarter sawn oak. It has a single drawer for storage and bookshelves built-in on bot...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Oak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, Circa 1900
Carved tiger oak, with glass front door, and inset mirror.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
