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Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
American tropical forest in winter and in North America in spring, a green parrot etc.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Art Deco Polychromed Carved Tiger in the Middle of the Jungle Wall Panel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
tropical leaves and bamboo canes give the scene a particular style. The Panel taked breath and will be the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chrome and Tropical Wood Side Tables
Located in London, London
Pair of Chrome and Tropical Wood Side Tables. We sincerely do not have a clue who the designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Collection of Tropical Butterflies in Vintage Cases
Located in Larkspur, CA
Rare collection of tropical butterfly species, including glass wing and Nymphalidae, represented
Category

20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Unusual Tropical Hardwood and Chrome Centre Table, Brazil, circa 1970s
Located in London, London
Unusual Tropical Hardwood and Chrome Centre Table, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Chair in good original condition. Don Shoemaker was an american
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Studio Craft Chair Tropical Woods
Located in San Francisco, CA
Studio made chair possibly Koa wood or the like, great joinery and flowing lines, covered in a tan
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Credenza
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
style is characterized by the use of tropical woods like cocobolo, rosewood, granadillo, etc. He had his
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker tropical wood tray.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Tableware

Materials

Wood

Amazing Tropical Plant in Carved Wood
Located in London, GB
Large Decorative Tropical Plant in Carved Wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker Tropical Woods Box
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker tropical woods box with original tag
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Boxes

Amazing Tropical Plant in Carved Wood
Located in London, GB
Colourful and extravagant Tropical Plant in carved wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Polynesian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-Carved Tropical Root Wood Console
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An outstanding example of native wood-working to create this natural one-of-a-kind masterpiece
Category

20th Century Thai Console Tables

Don Shoemaker Tropical Woods Box Signed
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Tropical Woods Box Signed. Don Shoemaker was an american designer who lived and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Box Signed
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Box signed with divisions
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Abstract Tropical Wood Sculptures by Unknown Artist
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
tropical wood. Triangular sculpture is 52cm height, 29cm width, 22cm depth. Circular sculpture is 55cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker Coffee Table Tropical Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Coffee Table Tropical Woods. Don Shoemaker was an american designer who lived and
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mexican Coffee Table in Tropical Wood
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Mexican Coffee Table in Tropical Wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Don Shoemaker Tropical Woods Briefcase Backgammon
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Tropical Woods Briefcase Backgammon. Don Shoemaker was an american designer who
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Games

Bookends by Don Shoemaker in Tropical Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
of tropical woods like cocobolo, rosewood, granadillo, etc. He had his own furniture fabric named
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker Folding Chess Table Tropical Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Folding Chess Table Tropical Woods Don Shoemaker was an american designer who
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Game Tables

Tropical Solid Wood "ADN" Serving Tray
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
pure beauty of the most exotic Mexican woods, giving each piece a unique character.
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six, Exotic Tropical Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
unsure of the wood variety, possibly koa or monkeypod. Perfect for COM. Chairs are pictured with seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair Of Don Shoemaker Bookends Tropical Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Pair of Don Shoemaker bookends tropical wood. Don Shoemaker was an american designer who lived
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Bookends

Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Arm Sling Chair Tagged
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Tropical Wood Arm Sling Chair with original tag. Don Shoemaker was an american
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs

African style mexican tropical wood pair of stools
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
African style mexican tropical wood pair of stools
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Stools

Don Shoemaker Tall Desk Chair Tropical Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
One rare to find, Don Shoemaker desk chair. This chair has no tags and it was recently restored
Category

20th Century Mexican Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Granadillo

Coffee table in cocobolo tropical wood, Mexican design 50´s
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
In very good shape, this coffee table is a beautiful sample of tropical wood design from the 50´s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker Stool in Tropical Wood with Original Label
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Maastricht, NL
Stool in tropical wood, legs and seat are held together by the joinery and one simple wooden pin
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Set of 3 nesting tables in tropical wood veneer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 3 nesting tables in tropical woodveneer and rectangulair chrome metal legs.In fantastic
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Service Tray, Made in Tropical Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Tropical wooden tray with its original varnish and Don Shoemaker decal studio label, shows signs of
Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Service Tray, Made in Tropical Woods
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Small tropical wooden tray with its original varnish and incomplete Don Shoemaker decal studio
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Folding Screen of Tropical Wood and Woven Jute, Mexico, circa1950.
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
In Mexican furniture design of the 1950's, the use of native woods and natural fibers such as jute
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Jute, Wood

Tropical Art Deco Jungle Scene Carved Panel on Zebra Wood Painting
By A. Rondi
Located in Oakland, CA
on the river make up the scene. The background is rare Zebra Wood, while the hand-carved figures
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Zebra Wood

Midcentury Palm and Tropical Wood Deck Chair from the Acapulco Yacht Club
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
perfectly with her own clean, simple furniture renderings, many of Pani's Acapulco projects became showcases
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Six Taxco Chairs in Tropical Wood, México, 1950
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Set of six Taxco Chairs In Tropical Wood, México 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Unique French 1930 s Sideboard of Tropical Paddouk Wood Ivory
Located in New York, NY
Classic French 1930's Sideboard of Tropical Paddouk Wood with Ivory Handles. Four Center Drawers
Category

Vintage 1930s French Sideboards

Colonial coffee table of generous proportions, 1960 s Africa , Tropical wood
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Colonial coffee table of generous proportions, 1960's Africa , Tropical wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Cocobolo Tropical Wood Fountain, by Don Shoemaker Mexico ca.1970
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
1970 Mexican fountain, by Don Shoemaker. Hand carved from the heart of a tropical cocobolo tree
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fountains

Tropical Photo Prints by Christine Ralphs
By Christine Ralphs
Located in North Miami, FL
photos by Christine Ralphs. Sepia-toned tropical photo prints on textured handmade paper have white hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

Materials

Wood

Tropical Photo Prints by Christine Ralphs
By Christine Ralphs
Located in North Miami, FL
photos by Christine Ralphs. Sepia-toned tropical photo prints on textured handmade paper have white hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Tropical Theme Elephant Sleeper Sofa
Located in Jacksonville, FL
One of a kind sleeper sofa upholstered in a Moroccan themed print featuring elephants, palms, and flowers. Very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. Underside of cushio...
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Director s Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric
Located in Heath, MA
A cheerful mint-colored painted director's chair with hand needlepoint of colorful tropical fish in
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Maitland Smith "Tropical" Rope Dresser
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic design fashioned with an exterior of polychromed, stained "rope".
Category

20th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950 s tropical cane chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lush, newly painted and refinished cane back chairs with Beverly Hills palm leaf fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of "Tropical" Colonial Style Wing Chairs
By Clarence House
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Covered with "bamboo" inspired textile and seat covers by Clarence House. A stunning and comfortable pair with British Colonial style legs.
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Don Shoemaker Pair of Tropical Wooden Chandeliers/Candleholders
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Mexican Modernism exponent and is his style is characterized by the use of tropical woods like cocobolo
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Artiero Brazil Tropical Palm Tree Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large credenza by Artiero of Brazil. Hand painted with tropical palm tree scene. Hand distressed
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tropical Sun Co. Rattan Mahogany Tiki Planter Lamp, 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
original shade by Tropical Sun Co. of Pasadena, California. Rectangular body of split rattan on a blonde
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Rattan, Wood, Mahogany, Paint

Rare Hand Carved and Painted Tropical Fruit Box Signed DADE ca. 1871
By I. Dade
Located in Essex, MA
A rare hand carved and painted wood box, the top with elaborately carved tropical fruit, over
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cutting Gourmet Board Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Juliana Llussá
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The cutting gourmet board is made in Brazilian solid wood tanibuca with brass insert. Finishing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Cutting Gourmet Board Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Juliana Llussá
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The cutting gourmet board is made in Brazilian solid wood Sucupira with brass insert. Finishing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Cutting Gourmet Board Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Juliana Llussá
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The cutting gourmet board is made in Brazilian solid wood Cumaru with brass insert. Finishing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Don Shoemaker, Sling Chair
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
excellent work in applied tropical woods in furniture design during the Mid Century.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tropical Wood Samples Set
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
4 wood species samples
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Katalox, Machiche, Walnut

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Service Tray, Made in Tropical Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Small tropical wooden tray with its original varnish and Don Shoemaker decal studio label. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

PERCIFAL LAFER mixed tropical wood coffee table, Brazilian brutalist style
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
. The table is made of different tropical hard wood, for example Jacaranda. The different layers of
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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Tropical Wood Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of tropical wood furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. There are 167 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of tropical wood furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 84 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of tropical wood furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of tropical wood furniture made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of tropical wood furniture over the years, but those crafted by Don S. Shoemaker, Juliana Llussá and Ania Wolowska are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tropical Wood Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of tropical wood furniture at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Tropical 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.

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.