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Side Table by Giuseppi Scapinelli, in Wood and Glass, Brazil, 1950
s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Side Table by Giuseppi Scapinelli, in Wood and Glass, Brazil, 1950's
This sculptural side table by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of brazilian baroque candlesticks in wood polychrome circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and original pair of brazilian candlesticks in wood polychomed circa 1800.
Category
Antique Early 1800s Brazilian Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
1960s Jean Gillon Tobacco Jar for Italma Wood Art Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in London, GB
Cigar humidor or tobacco jar from the 1960s.
This iconic piece from the Italma Wood Art collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
A Charmingly Bucolic Vintage Brazilian Cowhide
Wood Frame Single Size Day Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Brazilian cowhide and wood frame single size daybed. This Brazilian bed, which is sized
Category
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
The Lubambo Side Table. Brazilian Solid Wood with tenons and joinery
Located in São Paulo, SP
the space you have available.
* As they are natural materials, wood, straw and leather may have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Dish Exotic Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a sculptural serving dish tray in exotic wood. Unsigned.
Dimensions: 20.25
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Tora
Bench in Solid Wood, by Zanini de Zanine, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
appearance, which is achieved through the use of a large, singular piece of raw wood as its main structural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Brazilian Lounge Chair in Dark Laminated Wood by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Cimo, lounge chair, laminated wood, Brazil, 1940s
Well-sculpted Brazilian lounge chair that
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass coffee table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical armchairs, designed in Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
The Fragments Mirror. Brazilian solid wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Fragmentos mirror is crafted entirely from reclaimed woods sourced from previous projects. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Colonial Dining Table – Northeast Brazil
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
the robust elegance of Northeast Brazil’s furniture tradition. Measuring 260 cm in length, 109 cm in
Category
Antique 18th Century Brazilian Other Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Ipe Outdoor Bench Set — Crafted in Pará, Brazil
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handcrafted in the Pará region of Brazil, these remarkable benches are made from reclaimed Ipe wood
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Francisco Solid Brazilian Wood Lounge Armchair with Linen Cushions by +55design
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Jardim America, SP
, sculptural form. Made entirely from solid wood, the chair showcases the line’s signature slatted backrest
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
70’s Brazilian Black Leather
Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Hanover, MA
We have four of these 1970’s Brazilian height adjustable and swiveling executive office chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
José Zanine Caldas, Unique
Denuncia
Table in Solid Pequi Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zanine Caldas
Table From the 'Denuncia' Series
Pequi Wood
Brazil, 1970s
A certificate from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood
Leatherette, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Celina Decorações, Set of Eight Solid Wood and Cane Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Brazilian Ottomans by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s to the 1980s, was among the key forces that shaped Brazilian modernist furniture. Founded by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$10,700 / item
Late 20th Century Carved Varnished Wood Decorative Feminine Sculpture, Brazil
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century varnished wood decorative feminine sculpture with carved abdominal void, Brazil
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian furniture making.
The Sofa has been entirely restored and is in great condition, with its new
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Bello Outdoor Teak Wood Dining Table – Modular, Harmonious Brazilian Design
By Ricardo Bello Dias
Located in Jardim America, SP
, sustainably sourced solid teak wood known for its durability and natural resistance to the elements. Designed
Category
2010s Brazilian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Large Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Exotic Wood, Brazil circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bedside cabinets nightstand of 1960s made in Brazil in exotic wood.
Good condition, few traces of
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Solid Pau Marfim Wood Estrutural Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Jacaranda Wood Tray by Lunning Collection, Brazil, circa 1960
By Jean Gillon, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jacaranda Wood Tray
Lunning Collection
Brazil, circa 1960
In the style of Jean Gillon, Brazil
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century bench consisting of ten planks of exotic Brazilian hardwoods raised on a solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Modernist brazilian chair
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Modernist chair from the 50s/60s from Brazil.
Seat and back in imitation leather.
Wooden structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
The Lubambo Table, Brazilian Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery
Located in São Paulo, SP
Brazilian walnut, imbuia.
* As they are natural materials, wood, straw and leather may have different tones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
The Chiquita desk with 8 drawers in Brazilian sollid wood
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
, imbuia, tauari or jequitibá wood.
* As they are natural materials, wood, straw and leather may have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
“Florada” Stool in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Florada” Stool in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
Ines Schertel's primary material
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Brazilian Armchairs
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Discover a beautifully crafted pair of Brazilian armchairs from the 1960s, epitomizing the
Category
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Jorge Zalzupin Cubo Armchair for L’Atelier Brazil - Brazil, 1970.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
Zalszupin, a Polish architect who moved to Brazil, having been inspired by the works of Brazilians Oscar
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of
Jangada
Lounge Chairs
Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s
By wood art, Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Brazil and established a successful furniture design studio in Sao Paulo. Gillon was particularly known
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Jacaranda
1950s Brazilian Modern Armchair in Pau Marfim Wood
Fabric, Pierre Weckxx
Located in New York, NY
modernist clarity that characterized Brazil’s design renaissance in the mid-century period. Weckx—active in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin
Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970
s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
This lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Chair in Naked Style from Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Developed under the premise of Brazilian traditional joinery concepts, Pipa chair is made with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Beech
“Gaudério” Little Chair in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2020
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Gaudério” Little Chair in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2020
Ines Schertel's primary
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
“Tapera” Little Chair in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Tapera” little chair in wool and wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019
Ines Schertel's
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood, Wool
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
extends to surround grace and spatial functionality. Made of solid wood, enhanced with vibrant green paint
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, Stool in Ebonized Wood, By Pedro Useche
By Pedro Useche
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural stool by Brazilian designer Pedro Useche showcases his signature blend of playful
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
The Marina Table. Brazilian Solid Wood with Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A simple, elegant, and modern table that can also be used as a stool. Crafted from freijó wood and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$576 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Brazilian Modern Armchair Set in Caviuna Wood
Faux Leather, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
!
The armchair structure has straight lines and is made entirely of Caviuna wood, a favorite one for
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
John Graz Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By John Graz
Located in High Point, NC
A pair yellow fabric and wood lounge chairs attributed to John Graz, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Amazonas sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New York, NY
Jean Gillon for Italma, 'Amazonas' sofa, rosewood, dark brown cognac leather, Brazil, 1968.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. It features a solid Brazilian hardwood frame, with the leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
The Lazy. Brazilian solid wood with linen upholstery Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
leather, allowing for a tailored touch of sophistication.
* As they are natural materials, wood, straw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Joaquim Sofa in Wood
Cotton Cane Inspired by Brazilian Modernism by +55design
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Jardim America, SP
offer comfort to guests visiting his newborn son. Rooted in the principles of Brazilian modernism, the
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Carlo Hauner brazilian blue and white chair in wood polychromed and iron 1960
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Carlo Hauner blue and white chair in wood and iron circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian International Style Chairs
Materials
Iron
The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The charming Jojo stool features a checkered marquetry seat, skillfully crafted with the fine woods
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$1,040 Sale Price / item
48% Off
Carlos Milan MF5 Chair in Solid Wood, Cane, and Mohair Velvet, Brazil, c. 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Solid wood, woven cane and mohair velvet.
Brazil, circa 1950.
H. 78 cm, W. 60 cm, D. 73 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Cane, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Marble, Pau Marfim, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pau marfim wood, marble and metal side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
bench is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a slice of Brazilian history. Its design and
Category
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sculptural Sideboard in Caviúna Wood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Giuseppe Scapinelli was a Brazilian designer born in Italy in 1908. He was recognized for his
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
Sérgio Rodrigues
Stella Alta
Jacaranda Wood Lounge Chair Brazil 1965 Oca
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Curitiba, PR
, wood and rattan – exalting the Brazilian and native culture.
“In fact, in this moment he did coexist
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$8,250 Sale Price
25% Off
The Lore Lamp. Brazilian Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses.
Located in São Paulo, SP
wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic signals. It is also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
$904 Sale Price
63% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wood Center Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern wood center table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Center table created in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plywood, Hardwood
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Brazilian Wood Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Brazilian wood furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Brazilian wood furniture, we have 1248 options in-stock, while there are 641 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Brazilian wood furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of Brazilian wood furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and SIMONINI each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Brazilian wood furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Brazilian Wood Furniture?
Prices for a piece of Brazilian wood furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,749.
Questions About Brazilian Wood 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.
- Can you bleach wood furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Bleaching 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bocote is the most expensive wood for furniture.
- Who makes wood furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Many 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Is Pulaski furniture solid wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Whether 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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The two most revered and expensive woods in classical Chinese furniture are huanghuali (黄花梨) and zitan (紫檀)
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- Is Bassett Furniture solid wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ercol 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Stickley 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, 2022Yes, 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 12, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is Liberty furniture solid wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether 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, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Teakwood 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, 2022Drexel 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.