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What was a wagon used for?
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A wagon was once used to transport people or goods. Many types have been developed over the years from two-wheeled garden wagons for moving soil and plants to covered wagons that carried settlers across the United States during the 19th century. Shop an assortment of wagons on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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C. 1920's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Circa 1920's-30's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve!!
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,184 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Western Folk Art Wagon Wheel Table and Chairs Set, 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique wagon wheel lounge chairs with matching glass top side table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$1,000 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Rare 1870 "Dottorina" Cart - Antique Italian Wagon with Timeless Appeal
Located in Manzano, IT
Once used by traveling doctors or vendors, this authentic wagon is now a stunning conversation piece for collectors and aficionados of antique design.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Country Rusty Style Wagon Wheel Dining Table
Located in Pomona, CA
It was made in Shan Xi, China with solid elm wood on the top and two antique wagon wheels as the legs. Very solid, heavy and sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
$1,462 Sale Price
35% Off
Launceton Oversize Ring Chandelier by Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Alhambra, CA
Made with 10 candelabra style light sockets. Antique wagon wheel/ring chandelier design, but made with a gorgeous antique-burnished brass finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Asian Wagon Wheel Hub
By Legend of Asia
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique Asian wagon wheel hub made of dense heavy wood that has been carved with spoke holes.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$440 Sale Price
20% Off


