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Sawtooth Bench in Solid Wood English Oak, Two Seater, Handmade in the UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
natural textures of the wood, or hand painted in a traditional milk paint. This one is teal, but please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

21st Century Buck Oval Dining Table Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Porus
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
walnut wood, combined with the beautiful polished brass frames on the top and leg. The base of the buck
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Andrianna Shamaris Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side
Category

Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Modern Dining Table Large Rustic Walnut Wood Table Handmade Tables
Located in København N, DK
. Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion. Each table is made of selected slabs of different woods with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables

Materials

Steel

Handmade Aurore Sideboard in Walnut and Cherry Wood by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
combination of walnut and cherry wood, its curved silhouette is accentuated by intricate wood paneling that
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Handmade Iron Wood, Blossom Pink Lacquered Doors Brass Handles Sideboard Jazz
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
iron wood venner structure and feet, brass applications and lacquered doors. It features three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Handmade Solid Wood Blue Bill Scaup Duck Arts Crafts Period
By Davidson, Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Handmade Solid Wood Blue Bill Scaup Duck with Glass Eyes. Stunning Wood Grain
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Wood Console Table Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
handcrafted in solid Walnut and Ash wood with polished brass joinery. The furniture is pleasantly carved into
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

21st Century, Contemporary Wood Console Table Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
elements and polished brass joinery. The furniture is pleasantly carved into a beautiful wood decoration
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

21st Century Contemporary Wood Console Table Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
polished brass joinery. The furniture is pleasantly carved into a beautiful wood decoration. The surface
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Antonio Vitali Kurt Naef Swiss Handmade Wood Toy Elephant Car
By Hans Brockhage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a wonderful vintage hand carved wood toy elephant shaped car by famed Swiss
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rubber, Wood, Plywood

Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Decorative Panels, Handmade Carved Wood - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of five relief decorative panels, handmade carved and painted on solid wood, dance and music
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Humphry Wall Lamp Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
brushed brass, along with a rich smoked walnut wood conic shade. The Humphry Wall Lamp will highlight a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Clear Epoxy Dining Table - Handmade Walnut Wood Dining Table For 8 Seaters
Located in İnegöl, TR
Walnut Wood and Clear Transparent Epoxy Table - Custom sizes & colours are available! This table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Wood Console Table Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
Ash wood with polished brass joinery. Furniture is pleasantly carved into a beautiful wood decoration
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Artisanal Wood Credenza with handmade Ceramic Inclusions by Kat’s
Located in Miami, FL
This unique creation is a midcentury and modern mixture. The wood credenza is a midcentury bespoke
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Fully Handmade Walnut Wood Dining Table Set - Table, Bench 5 Walnut Chairs
Located in İnegöl, TR
Type of Wood: Black Walnut Wood Dimensions: 79" x 39" Leg Model: Wood Customizable: Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Contemporary Handmade Chair in Beech Wood with Natural Leather Seat
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Corru Vessel no4 – Modern Handmade Glazed Ceramic and Carved Sapele Wood Lid
By Nine Stories Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The fourth in an ongoing series of large vessels in corrugated texture works. Most of these works incorporate a second material in the making of a lid or top. This work features a ha...
Category

2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Sapele Wood

Witch s Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat
By Realm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Considering what furniture design might look like in other realities, the Witch's Chair was
Category

2010s American Gothic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

Holland Backgammon Table Marble Marquetry Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
. Tributing the first world backgammon champion, Tim Holland, Wood Tailors Club designers conceived this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Still Stand Abstract Wood Sculpture, Column, Totem, Chainsaw Carved, Handmade
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Still Stand Abstract Biomorphic Wood Sculpture, Chainsaw Carved From Single Piece of Oak Wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak

21st Century Kelly Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Wood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
legs in smoked walnut wood with semi gloss finish. The structure is finished with a delicate touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Velvet Louis I Bar Chair Walnut Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Ottiu decided to honor one of the most imposing figures of Jazz music. Louis Armstrong has featured several Hollywood cinema stars during the Golden Era and his career spanned differ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jaffna Sofa Handmade Nedun Wood Linen Rattan Brass Mid Century Style, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
Some pieces are loud and clear about their unique and distinctive nature, but others only reveal their excellence upon a considered glance and a moment of contemplation. The subtle c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other, Brass

Coffee Table White Marble Top, Lacquered Wood Base Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Elegant coffee table with square white marble-top and four-volute base in white lacquered wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Marble

Deep Green Handmade Crochet Outdoor Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
protected Acrylic. The ropes and elements hanging from above hold up a teak wood slab. Swinging will make
Category

2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Acrylic

Deep Green Handmade Crochet Outdoor Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
protected Acrylic. The ropes and elements hanging from above hold up a teak wood slab. Swinging will make
Category

2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Teak

Wall Relief Handmade by Svend Ritter in Dark Stained Wood, 1976, Denmark
By Svend Ritter
Located in Odense, DK
76". Beautiful and enigmatic wall relief of dark stained wood. In his artistic career, Svend
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Slatted Foundry Patterns Handmade Wood Wall Sculpture, Grp 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible slatted antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Olive Wood Epoxy Resin River Dining Table - Handmade Epoxy Live Edge Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Resin Dining Table - Live Edge Wood Table This stunning table is made of
Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive

Handmade Modern Wine Cabinet by Peter Harrison Industrial Metal Concrete Wood
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Infinity wine cabinet holds 28 bottles of wine and storage for an array of glasses. It features a mesmerizing grid of stainless steel rods. These rods create a sculptural lattice...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Mid-century Modern Anita Dining Chair Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Chair is a perfect addition to any mid-century modern home. It is a timeless piece of furniture that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian modern Copper Coffee Table made with wood, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
A design concept that combines the rustic beauty of corrugated wood with the sleek elegance of
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible arched antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Modern Set Drum Side Tables made with wood, lacquer and glass, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
completely from the rest of the furniture. The perfect combination of materials and textures makes the Drum
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Petrified Wood Black Crème Vein Top Chrome Handmade Petite Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of petrified wood black and crème vein, polished handmade chrome base, petite side tables
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique Chinese Handmade Varnished Wood Grain Barrel from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese grain barrel handmade with varnished wood. This barrel is made of rounded
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

21st Kimberley Striped Sofa Elitis, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that blends British heritage with natural charm. Crafted from solid oak and detailed with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set Fortune Side Tables made with wood and brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
of existing furniture, providing a new way of facing elegance and glamour. The Fortune side table
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Border, Handmade Oak Wood Serving and Cutting Board Set of Three
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
different identity than the other. Capillary wood cracks, wormholes, and environmental factors (seasonal
Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood, Oak

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide. Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Rustic French Handmade Green Painted Wood Metal Double Finch Bird Trap
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming rustic, handmade, vintage French Finch bird trapping cage, capable of catching two birds
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

21st Century Jayne Armchair Dedar Wood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The American film actress Jayne Mansfield, one of the leading blonde sex symbols of the 50s and 60s, starred in several popular Hollywood movies that emphasized her platinum-blonde h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Azulejo I Walnut Wood Hand Painted, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Azulejo I Portuguese guitar is a tribute to the artistic expression of a nation. The history of the people is transcribed to the original ceramic pieces, painted in contrasting c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Handmade Modern Coffee Table with Glass Top Metal Mahogany Wood
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
leg assure that the table can be adjusted to any floor. The wood is mahogany. The hardware is all
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Coffee Table, Oak Top, Handmade Textured Lacquered Wood Base, Ocean
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
crafted from textured lacquered wood, enhances both visual appeal and tactile experience. Explore its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Handmade Wood-Fired Porcelain Decorative Pedestal Bowl with Gold Leaf
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fired in a traditional Japanese-style wood-burning Noborigama kiln in Cold Spring, NY. The firing
Category

2010s American Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Lisi Bed Velvet Walnut Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Modern Lisi bed. Structured in walnut wood, its curved headboard is dressed up in a smooth pastel cotton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Modern Bridge Side Table made with wood and brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Inspired by the Golden Bridge itself, this collection was carefully planned to include simple elements in order to create an idyllic setting. The pieces in this collection recast the...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Handmade in Italy Glazed Lava Stone Table Wood base. Customizable. Code BR180110
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Lava stone Unique Tables: Glazed lava stone is a basalt lava product with majolica decorations in the surface. Since the word “majolica” identifies a wide range of terracotta product...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Lava

Handmade in Italy Glazed Lava Stone Table wood base. Customizable. Code BRA2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Lava stone Unique Tables: Glazed lava stone is a basalt lava product with majolica decorations in the surface. Since the word “majolica” identifies a wide range of terracotta product...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Lava

Handmade in Italy Glazed Lava Stone Table Wood base. Customizable. Code BRA2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Lava stone Unique Tables: Glazed lava stone is a basalt lava product with majolica decorations in the surface. Since the word “majolica” identifies a wide range of terracotta product...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Lava

Handmade Modern Pedestal Table By Peter Harrison. Metal Concrete and Wood
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
concrete that is hollow cast to reduce its weight. This table is made to order in your choice of woods
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Coffee Table, Oak Top, Handmade Textured Lacquered Wood Base, Ocean
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
crafted from textured lacquered wood, enhances both visual appeal and tactile experience. Explore its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

21st Century Leather Walnut Wood Chelsea Folding Table Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
walnut wood and carry 2 removable trays, in exquisite Italian leather. Due to its removable trays
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Handmade Wood Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of handmade wood furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 341 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of handmade wood furniture now, or shop our selection of 259 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of handmade wood furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of handmade wood furniture, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of handmade wood furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cupioli made in Italy, iota and Eckehard Weimann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Handmade Wood Furniture?

A piece of handmade wood furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,553, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $130,645.
Questions About Handmade Wood Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, according to the Stickley website, its furniture is made of solid wood and handcrafted pieces from its current factory in Manlius, New York. The brand prides itself on not mass producing furniture, so it can get the attention and quality of skilled furniture makers. Shop a collection of Stickley furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bocote is the most expensive wood for furniture.

  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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 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.
  • 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 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 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.