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Pair of Midcentury Wood Shelves, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of midcentury wood shelves by unknown designer. Manufactured in France, circa 1970
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Used Pair of Midcentury Wood Shelves, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Wood Shelves, 1970s
No Reserve
H 25.99 in W 22.84 in D 9.06 in
French 1940s Iron Display Unit with Four Painted Wood Shelves
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1940s Iron Display Unit with Four Painted Wood Shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Iron

European Inlaid Corner Wood Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Adorable European inlaid corner wood shelves.
Category

19th Century Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Used European Inlaid Corner Wood Shelves
European Inlaid Corner Wood Shelves
H 30.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.25 in
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
: Wood
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Used Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 40.36 in D 9.65 in
Pair of Large Gilt Scroll Wood Shelves
Located in London, GB
This lovely pair of shelf units are gilt wood and shaped in a decorative curled scroll design. Each
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

Used Pair of Large Gilt Scroll Wood Shelves
Pair of Large Gilt Scroll Wood Shelves
H 13.39 in W 12.41 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Industrial Iron and Wood Shelves on Wheels
Located in Praha, CZ
Industrial 3 shelves cart made of iron and wood. All parts are original. The entire cart has been
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Iron

Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large set of bleached beechwood display shelves of unusual design. Very heavy and sturdy.
Category

Early 20th Century French Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Beech

Used Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
H 38.59 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Pine Wood Shelves by Maison Regain, France 1980s
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of handsomely crafted pine shelf units by Maison Regain. The pair can function both as stand alone shelving on the floor or alternatively are also designed to be wall mounted....
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 10 mensole con due profondità posizionabili a piacere, produzione Danimarca 1960. Etichetta ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Wood Shelves Napoleon III with Brass Gallery & Marquetry, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wood Mural Three Shelves of Napoléon III period with a brass gallery. Very fine details: you can
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Larch Wood Shelves, Brown Carved with Angels, 1600, Spain
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of larch wood shelves, carved with angels (putti), very ancient, come from the church
Category

17th Century Spanish Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Small English Bamboo Bookcase w/ Painted Wood Shelves & Brass Finials
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
shelves and brass finials on all four corners. The bookcase is very simple in style with a back splash
Category

Early 20th Century English Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paint

asymetrical postmodern vintage wood and plaster etagere or shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asymetrical postmodern vintage wood and plaster etagere shelves. Top and bottom wood shelves
Category

1990s Post-Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Antique French Art Deco Carved Wood Wall Shelves Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of antique French Art Deco wall mount carved wood shelves. In the shape of popular
Category

1920s Used Wood Shelves

Extra Tall Lucite and Wood Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Thick cylindrical vertical elements support white painted wood shelves. Seven shelves approximately
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Extra Tall Lucite and Wood Shelf
Extra Tall Lucite and Wood Shelf
H 89 in W 24 in D 12 in
Pair of Italian Regency Faux Bamboo Iron Etagere Display Shelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
ebonized wood shelves. The etageres are topped with six gilt wood finials and have arabesque or Moorish
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Iron

Sarreid Wall Shelf, Carved Wood, Gargoyle, Lion, Made in Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sarreid carved wood shelves. Can be used with glass top as seen in pictures or without
Category

1970s Spanish Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Czech Brown Bauhaus Chrome Flower Stand by Mücke, Melder, Zebrano Wood, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This étagère, with a chrome-plated steel tube and Zebrano wood shelves, was made in the 1930s in
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Brass and Wood Bookshelves Cage B
Located in Boston, MA
Tremo wood shelves. This product is currently on showroom display. Contact us for more information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Brass and Wood Bookshelves Cage B
Set of 2 Brass and Wood Bookshelves Cage B
H 102.3 in W 94 in D 13.7 in
19th Century Antique Four Tier Bamboo Rack
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique bamboo etagere shelf stand. The Victorian era stand features a bamboo frame with four wood
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Antique Four Tier Bamboo Rack
19th Century Antique Four Tier Bamboo Rack
H 45.75 in W 19.25 in D 10.25 in
Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
-shaped wood shelves. Unique shape, fantastic original finish, with a russet colored hue, sturdy
Category

1930s British Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Emporium Shelving Unit
Emporium Shelving Unit
H 46 in W 30.5 in D 34.5 in
Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
drawers. There are also 4 burl wood shelves and 3 glas sshelves. The standing panels are made of black
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
H 90.56 in W 108.27 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
three solid cherry wood shelves with beautifully figured wild grain and triple moulded edges to three
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
H 24.41 in W 32.49 in D 8.27 in
Hand Carved Wood Shell Wall Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century group of 3 gilded hand carved wood shell wall shelves These beauties were done in
Category

20th Century Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Shell Wall Shelves
Hand Carved Wood Shell Wall Shelves
H 7.5 in W 11.25 in D 6 in
Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
lacquered wood shelves, black tubular metal. Dimensions: 218 cm H, 110 cm W, 47 cm D. Bibliography: Starck
Category

1970s French Post-Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
condition with some wear to wood shelves. This would be a great addition to your Mid-Century Modern home or
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of Carved Gilt Wood Wall Shelves
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of giltwood wheat motif wall shelves, Italy, mid 20th Century, the good size measuring 15
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Style Pair of Gilt Wood Cherubs / Putti Shelves / Brackets
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large gilt wood gesso hand crafted cherubs/putti shelves. They depict a naked and
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Wall Shelves Rattan and Wood, French circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wall shelves in wood and rattan. This kind of materiel and rounded shapes are typical of the 70's
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Wood

MID 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CORNER LITTLE SHELVES IN GILDED WOOD
Located in Firenze, FI
These two corner little shelves in carved pine wood gilded with pure gold leaf represent a valuable
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

White Turned Wood Wall Shelves for Vases, Sculpture, Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of white painted turned wood wall shelves with gallery edge, circa early-20th century. Set
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Antique Etagere or Store Display Stand Cast Iron Base From Toulouse c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, or even change the color of the Wood Shelves. There is a part of me that would like to see it with
Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Iron, Brass

A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Wall Shelves
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An unusual pair of Italian made gilt wood wall shelves. The Louis XV style with a lattice work
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

Rococo Style Pair Of Gilt Dark Wood Brackets/Shelves
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rococo Style Pair of heavy Wood Bracket/Shelves. It depicts a pair of gilt dark brown
Category

20th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Teak Wood Glass-Front Wall Cabinet with Shelves and Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Teak wood wall cabinet with glass front and two interior glass shelves. Two lower cabinet drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Unique Italian Style Shelves Made of Lovely Old Carved Wood Brackets
Located in Atlanta, GA
charcoal wash over wood grain. These shelves with nicely carved support brackets will be useful for storage
Category

20th Century Indian Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Tall Rustic Iron & Wood Ètagerè w/ Six Fixed Shelves
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very heavy and well crafted, this iron and wood ètagerè features X-frame sides. This is very tall
Category

1950s American Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Iron

Italian Wall Shelves System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall midcentury metal shelves, adjustable shelving position metal base with Formica veneer. The
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Shelves System
Italian Wall Shelves System
H 111 in W 33.5 in D 12 in
Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
section is silver / gray lacquered wood. The glass doesn't just sit on the support brackets. It is
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Meissen Porcelain Shelves
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pillars of Meissen Porcelain distinguish this lovely pair of shelves. An ebonized wood
Category

19th Century German Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror, Wood

Meissen Porcelain Shelves
Meissen Porcelain Shelves
H 13.38 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves
Located in Carimate, Como
, consists of ten adjustable teak shelves that rest on metal and brass brackets. The shelves are adjustable
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th century pair of golden shelves
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful pair of gilded and carved shelves, 1850-1870, Tuscany. Dimensions: 30x28 cm with height
Category

19th Century European Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th century pair of golden shelves
19th century pair of golden shelves
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century adorable French hand carved putti wall shelves.
Category

19th Century Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
DePadova Wall Shelves
By DePadova 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
books and other items. They are often made from high-quality materials such as solid wood, metal, or
Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

DePadova Wall Shelves
DePadova Wall Shelves
H 78.75 in W 96.86 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Turned Oak Wood Antique Étagère / Shelves
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
19th century of the period Louis Philippe italian antique étagère. Made in solid oak wood and
Category

1840s Italian Louis Philippe Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Oak

Wood, Rattan and Lacquered Metal Shelves Unit. French work by Raymond Glemeau
By Raymond Glemeau
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice shelves unit is made of wood, rattan and lacquered metal. This is a French work
Category

1970s French Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair Of 1940s Beveled Mirrored Wall Shelves
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s beveled mirror wall shelves. There is a small chip in one piece on the top left hand
Category

1940s Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan and Wood Wall Shelves, French, circa 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice wall shelves unit is made of rattan with wooden shelves. This is a French work
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Chrome & Brass Wall Mounted Shelves
Located in Hanover, MA
ends. Likewise, the shelves are 10 inch wide laminated wood clad in #8 stainless and edge trimmed in
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Chrome & Brass Wall Mounted Shelves
Chrome & Brass Wall Mounted Shelves
H 75 in W 137 in D 11 in
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1920s or earlier Moroccan wood and mother of pearly inlay wall shelves. These wonderful
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Set of Anglo-Ceylonese Specimen Wood Campaign Wall Shelves in a Travelling Box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Anglo-Ceylonese specimen wood Campaign wall shelves in a travelling box, of rectangular
Category

19th Century British Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Industrial Shelves, Trolley
Located in Praha, CZ
In original condition wood part is refubrished.
Category

1960s Industrial Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Industrial Shelves, Trolley
Midcentury Industrial Shelves, Trolley
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Wall Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo carved wood and gold gilded wall shelves. These are finely
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair Mastercraft Dome Shape Burl Wood Curio Display Cabinets w Shelves Lights
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mastercraft dome shape burl wood curio display cabinets w shelves lights.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1970s Shelves / étagère in Chromed Metal, Solid Wood and Smoked Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Two twin shelves perfect for being positioned symmetrically on the sides of a door or for use as a
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Box Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-crafted square box joints. In 1958, Dutchman Ate van Apeldoorn established his own wood furniture
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Pine

Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Box Shelves
Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Box Shelves
H 8 in W 31.5 in D 7.75 in
3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
Group of three Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wall shelves. The intricately carved wood of
Category

20th Century Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wooden Shelves, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pair of wooden shelves, 1980s. Pair of black painted wooden shelves with steel
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Steel

20th Century French Wooden Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
fruit picking ladder teepeed together with slats of wood fit across its rungs, forming three shelves. A
Category

20th Century French Rustic Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Wooden Shelves
20th Century French Wooden Shelves
H 68.5 in W 68.9 in D 24.8 in
Two Beautiful, Very Rare 1960s Large Aldo Tura Shelves Made of Wood and Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful very rare 1960s large Aldo Tura shelves. The shelves are made of wood covered with
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wood Shelves

Materials

Brass

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Used Wood Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used wood shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used wood shelves available were constructed with great care. Used wood shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used wood shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Poul Cadovius each produced beautiful used wood shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Wood Shelves?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,256, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $62,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Used Wood Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kauri wood is used for a number of purposes. Its durability makes it ideal for building boats, cabinetry and homes. In addition, artisans often use it to produce carved and turned wood handicrafts. Shop a range of kauri wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Walnut wood is used for a variety of purposes. Due to its hardness and beauty, it is a common material for furniture and cabinetry. Artisans may also choose it when producing wooden handicrafts and decorative objects, such as bowls, planters and carved figurines. Many musical instruments feature walnut-wood construction as well. Shop a variety of walnut furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Cedarwood was a popular choice for shutters in the past due to its resilience to harsh weather conditions, insects and rot. Nowadays, basswood is preferred because it is light and flexible, making it a good choice for different designs. Find a collection of antique and vintage window shutters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In most cases, Paul McCobb used a natural lacquer wood finish. In doing so, he emphasized the natural color and grain of the hardwoods used to build his tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture. Shop a collection of Paul McCobb on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old-growth redwood, as it is the most stable, is one of the most popular woods used for live edge tables. Black walnut, cherry and oak are also great live-edge options. You can shop a collection of live-edge furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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