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1950s Bohemian Bent Bamboo Table Lamp Original Goatskin Shade
By Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Boho Chic Coastal style bent Bamboo and Caning wrap Table Lamp with original hand-crafted Goatskin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bent Silberg Mobler Danish Modern Teak Sling Magazine Table/Rack
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern table features solid teak construction with canvas sling magazine holder and tall tapered legs. Dimensions: 18w 18d 18h Condition: Original finish is in excellent condition ...
Category

Mid-20th Century End Tables

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Teak

Richard Bent Nissen "Yang" Dining Table, Denmark 1950s/1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This extraordinary sculptural round dining table has strong lines and proportions and was made in very small numbers. The table consists of eight beech elements that have a petal l...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bent Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930 s.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Beechwood Good Original condition
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Vintage Italian 1950 s Serving Cart in Bent Plywood
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish and restored service cart with double plywood shelf folded on the sides, with wheels and brass finishes. Italian production from the 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pair of Bent-Ply Armchairs by Tatra Nabytok, Czech, 1950s
By Tatra
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A Czech bent plywood lounge chair made by Tatra. Rare example of the Czech modern style of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 American Mid-Century arm chairs with beige painted steam bent plywood frames and orange
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pug Occasional Stool, Solid Shaped Walnut Seat in Hand Bent Steel Frame
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The pug is an occasional stool with a shaped solid wood seat and a hand-bent metal frame. The seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Hand Tooled Leather Folding Bency by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare vintage hand tooled leather folding bency by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo of
Category

Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of James Mont Style Bent Beech and Cane Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterfully designed pair of bent beech wood chairs with hand caned back. In the James Mont
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s, Norwegian armchair, model "Kengu", furniture leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian armchair, model "Kengu". Original beige furniture leather, bent wood, canvas
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Vintage S. Bent Bros Black Painted Eagle Colonial Style Pub Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage S. Bent & Bros black painted eagle colonial pub style chairs - a pair. Item features a gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Ward Bennett American Mid-Century Steam Bent Ash and Cane Armchairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century armchairs with steam bent ash wood frames and caned backs, sides, and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Mid-century coatrack by De Coene in bent plywood, Belgium 1960
By De Coene Frères
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / coatrack / De Coene / wood and metal / mid-century / design / vintage Sleek
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Organic Modern Style Bent Reed Side Chairs Made by Italian Artisan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian set of four chairs, artfully crafted with bent reed seat and backs. This set of
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reed

1970s, Norwegian armchair, model "Kengu", beige furniture leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian armchair, model "Kengu". Original beige furniture leather, bent wood, canvas
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Set of 10 Handcrafted Studio Bent Chairs by Fabian Fischer, Germany, 2023
By Fabian Fischer
Located in Berlin, DE
Made to order set of 10 bent chairs by German Woodworker Fabian Fischer. (2 arm and 8 side chairs
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Buffet sideboard credenzas in carved and bent larch, rustic, Italy s mountains
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique kitchen cabinet,crdenzas, sideboard, buffet, richly hand-carved in larch and bent in some
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Hexagonal Side Table in Bent Teak and Metal by Campo e Graffi, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
made in a bent teak wood of outstanding quality. The top is connected to a lovely tripod base in curved
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Style Round Bent Burnt Bamboo Wall Mirror Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Franca Helg, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg Style Vintage handcrafted round bent burnt Bamboo wall mirror with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror, Reed, Wood

Jens Risom Style Two-tone Stepped Biomorphic Bent Plywood Mahogany Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Van Nuys, CA
contrasting bent oak plywood legs. The tabletop features 2 biomorphic kidney shapes table tops fixed together
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with black painted steam bent ash frames and multi
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

Pair of nesting side tables in bent bamboo – Lyda Levi for Mcguire San Francisco
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of nesting side tables in bent bamboo – Lyda Levi for Mcguire San Francisco 1970 Product
Category

Vintage 1970s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculptural Bent Bamboo Caning Valet Stand Mirror Two Tier Hanging Bars
By Calif-Asia, Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century sculptural Bohemian Chic Hand-crafted Bent Bamboo Valet Stand with Mirror
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Early set of three vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla", furniture leather.
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Tarm, 82
furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original condition, furniture wool, bentwood.
Located in Tarm, 82
. Original brown/beige furniture wool, bent wood, beech wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech, Bentwood

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purchase. The design features a solid steel sled base, and has a steam-bent oak seat and back. These
Category

1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s, Danish design by Farstrup, set of 2 armchairs, furniture leather.
By Farstrup
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Farstrup. Set of 2 armchairs. Original brown furniture leather, bent wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

Boho Chic Bent Bamboo Cane handwoven Top Dry Bar Console Table Wine Rack 70
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Boho Chic rectangular bamboo Console with a handwoven Cane Top and bend Bamboo corners. Useful as Dry Bar, Serving Table or storage shelf. Great for your party roo...
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Cane

Boho Chic 2 Tier Bent Bamboo Cane handwoven Top Kitchen Dry Bar Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Chic two Tier rectangular bamboo Console with a handwoven Cane Top and bend Bamboo corners. Useful as Dry or Kitchen Bar, Serving Table or Storage Shelf. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Wood

Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By Thonet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Furniture in Bent Wood and Tubular Steel Heat Waves in a Swamp, The Paintings of Charles Burchfield
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

1950s, Danish artdeco coffee table with shelf, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
top. Ash wood, ash bent wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1950s. Original artdeco
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Bespoke Armchairs By J. Halabala, Cream Leather Upholstery, Glossy Wood Finish
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody, GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
a luxury, made to last furniture. Beech bent-wood in light brown stain nuance, covered with a clear
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood

Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Denmark, Iron Glass
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Werner Schou, Bent Karlby, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
of yellow and ochre. Base made of painted wood. Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) was a danish
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tall Modernist Table by Lamp Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Denmark, Iron Glass
By Jo Hammerborg, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Werner Schou, Bent Karlby
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Tall Danish Mid-Century Table lamp. Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark. An iron structure made up of horizontal and vertical lines forms a variety of g...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
, Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946, (Washington: University of Washington, 1987), 300. Provenance
Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the Austrian Post Office Savings Bank, circa 1904. Literature: Bent Wood and Metal Furniture: 1850
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Metal

1970s, Norwegian design by Erde Nordhal Solheim, lounge chair, model "Kengu".
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Tarm, 82
". Original brown furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

"Scheletro" Bench by Kari Asikainen, P. O. Korhonen Oy, Finland, 1980s
By Harri Korhonen
Located in Oirlo, LI
furniture factory P. O. Korhonen Oy. The factory was known for its bent and profiled wood furniture
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
way for the use of bent wood in furniture making and revolutionised the industry. This important
Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
way for the use of bent wood in furniture making and revolutionized the industry. This important chair
Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

A Pair of Alvar Aalto Side Chairs for Artek Model 66
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dallas, TX
the 1930s introduced bent plywood and laminated wood to furniture design, and his legacy continues to
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Birch

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
By Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Wood and Metal Furniture: 1850-1946: page 232.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood, Cane

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Architektenmöbel, Köln 2009, S. 80; Ausst. Kat. Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946, Derek E. Ostergard Hrsg
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs
Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Plywood

5 Baumann Traineau Sledge Chairs in Their Original Leather
By Baumann France
Located in Madrid, ES
one of the biggest manufacturers of "bent wood" furniture along with Thonet. They were extremely
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet Etagere
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
had been broken down and a new furniture genre was born: the architect-designed Viennese bent wood
Category

Early 20th Century Shelves

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859
By Thonet, Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
functionalist principles. By the 1830s, Thonet’s experiments in laminated and steam-bent wood furniture, like
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children s Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Bent Wood "University" Console
Located in Long Island City, NY
A German console table designed for the University of Stutgart, having bent ash legs unified by an
Category

Vintage 1950s German Console Tables

Materials

Iron

S. Bent and Brothers Rustic Wooden Stool
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Newtown, CT
S. Bent and Brothers rustic wooden stool turn of the century. It is 27" high and 16 x 16". Normal
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

S Bent Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bent Wood "S" Floor Lamp. Iron Base. Linen Shade.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

T06 Contemporary Handmade Coffee Table with Bent Wood Rails, in Solid Ash
By Jason Lewis Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
bent rails that split from a solid central section and branch out to sculpt seamlessly into the tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Ash

Turned and Bent Wood Armchair
Located in Woodstock, NY
A single armchair, with generous caned seat, and original painted surface. A wonderful mix of industrial bentwood elements, and turned and carved elements, in a solid and comfortable...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Paint

Four English Bent Wood Bar Stools
Located in Port Chester, NY
A set of four bent wood bar stools, ebonized and newly upholstered in an oatmeal linen. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Armillary Sphere Bent wood
Located in Mississauga, CA
This exquisite armillary sphere, meticulously crafted from light oak bent wood and metal, is a true
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of bent wood furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and metal. Find 196 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of bent wood furniture now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of bent wood furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of bent wood furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of bent wood furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Raka Studio and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bent Wood Furniture?

A piece of bent wood furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $29,900.
Questions About Bent Wood Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bleaching furniture is quite easy as a process. Pour bleach onto a rag and wipe it evenly onto the wood, as if applying to a counter until the bleach feels dry. To achieve a lighter color, simply repeat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Many companies make wood furniture. In fact, wood is one of the most commonly used materials for furniture construction. Some well-known makers include Hans J. Wegner, Stephanie Odegard Collection, Andrianna Shamaris, Stickley Furniture, Bassett Furniture, Baker Furniture Company and Cassina. Find a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bocote is the most expensive wood for furniture.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The woods used in making furniture are categorized as softwood, which comes from evergreens; hardwood, from trees like oak, ash and mahogany; or hard soft, referring to maple wood, which comes in both a soft and a hard variety.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To see if your furniture is cherry wood, take a look at the grain. Cherry has a simple, closed grain, similar to maple wood. Shop a collection of cherry wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best wood for rustic furniture can be cedarwood. It not only adds rich crimson hues to rustic log furniture, but it also boosts rot resistance and acts as a natural insect repellent. The dense knots in cedar add to the rustic log furniture's natural appearance. This sort of wood is both long-lasting and cost-effective. It can withstand temperature and moisture variations, making it less likely to expand or contract in response to humidity. In humid regions, it holds up nicely. Shop a variety of cedar furniture today on 1stDibs.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The two most revered and expensive woods in classical Chinese furniture are huanghuali (黄花梨)  and zitan (紫檀)

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, most Bassett furniture is solid wood. The American furniture maker sources Appalachian hardwoods like cherry, oak and maple to use in its furniture. To ensure quality, all pieces are built by hand with techniques passed down from carpenters working in Appalachia during the 18th century. Explore a diverse assortment of Bassett furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Whether Pulaski furniture is solid wood depends on the piece. Many of the American furniture maker's pieces feature solid wood construction. However, others are wood veneers over a wood base. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Pulaski furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ercol furniture makes pieces out of a variety of hardwoods. Some popular materials include ash, walnut, elm, beech and oak. Typically, the company sources wood from North America and Europe. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Ercol furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, alder wood is good for furniture. Many people find its knotty appearance to be visually appealing, making it a popular pick for farmhouse and rustic-style pieces. Alder wood's hardness allows furniture produced from it to be sturdy and durable, and the material is economically priced compared to some other hardwoods. Find a range of alder wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Yes, maple is a good wood for furniture. The hardness and density of the material make for sturdy furniture that can hold up to the effects of regular use. In addition, many people find the natural grain patterns of maple wood to be visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of maple wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Stickley furniture is made from a variety of wood types. However, the furniture manufacturer is best known for working with high-quality solid white oak wood. You'll find a collection of Stickley 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
    Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, oak wood is good for furniture. Due to its density, oak furniture is sturdy and can stand the test of time. The wood is also fairly resistant to rot, mold and mildew, especially when given a protective finish. As a result, it can even be used to make outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The best known Liberty furniture is made of solid wood. Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, 19th-century shoppers knew it as Liberty Co. — purveyors of fine silverware designed in the Art Nouveau style, Arts and Crafts-style furniture and an eclectic assortment of ornaments, fabrics, fashion and other goods from around the world. Liberty Co. also had a furniture workshop in Archway, London, run by Lawrence Turner and which employed carpenters to produce handcrafted, Arts and Crafts-style armchairs, stools, bookcases, cabinets, side tables and other furniture. Most of these high-quality and durable pieces were indeed made of solid wood such as oak, mahogany and walnut. In addition to their own in-house creations, Liberty Co. also sold furniture by other designers, including chairs by German architect Richard Riemerschmid. Find antique Liberty Co. furniture 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Whether Bernhardt furniture is solid wood or not varies from piece to piece. The furniture maker does use solid hardwoods to produce the frames of some of its upholstered goods and instead employs plywood and engineered wood for frame construction. Many of Bernhardt's other furnishings feature wood veneers rather than solid wood. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Bernhardt furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best wood for outdoor furniture is a matter of preference. Teak, cypress, white oak and cedar are said to be among the most popular materials for outdoor furniture. Hardwoods are typically stronger and denser than their softwood counterparts when it comes to choosing the best tables and chairs for your patio and garden. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden outdoor furniture.