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The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

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.

The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.

The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.

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.

The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.