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Rustic Indonesian 19th Century Coffee Table Made from a Slab of Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indonesian antique wooden coffee table from the 19th century, made from a slab of wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Prophet Zachariah, Late 18th Century Painted on an Ornate Solid Slab of Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century Russian Orthodox icon of the prophet Zachariah painted on an ornate solid slab of wood
Category

Antique 18th Century Russian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Natural Organic Shape Thick Slab Top Rosewood Sides Cocktail Bar Liquor Cabinet
By Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern studio made organic shape live edge heavy (possibly teak or walnut) slab of wood
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Vintage Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 292 cm/114 in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, exemplifies naturalistic design. Sculpted from a single slab of wood, the bench showcases the organic beauty
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 292 cm/114 in
Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 292 cm/114 in
H 17.33 in W 115.36 in D 18.71 in
Solid Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slab of teak wood.cThe bowl was cut
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slab of burl wood.The bowl was cut from
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 296 cm/116.54 in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 1960s, exemplifies naturalistic design. Sculpted from single slabs of wood, the bench showcases
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Indoor - Outdoor Organic Shaped Lakkar Wood Chaise / Daybed by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory Lakkar Chaise by CEU Organic shaped slabs of wood are carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Vintage Solid Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slad of burl wood. The bowl features
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Nakashima Style Live Edge Walnut Slab Coffee Table
Located in Skokie, IL
-carved by an unknown craftsman from a substantial slab of black walnut. This slab of wood has some
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Suar Wood Table Hand-Hewn Detailing Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
. The table top was crafted from a single slab of wood and features hand-hewn detailing on its underside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century George Nakashima Style Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
perfect with this coffee table. The table top is constructed from a live edge slab of wood and a wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio Made Live Edge Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large one of a kind dining table made from a single slab of wood and set on a wood base. All pieces
Category

20th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Studio Made Live Edge Dining Table
Studio Made Live Edge Dining Table
H 29 in W 66 in D 43 in
Suar Wood Table Hand-Hewn Detailing Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
. The table top was crafted from a single slab of wood and features hand-hewn detailing on its underside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood

Low Elm Coffee Table
By Maison Regain
Located in Toronto, CA
, making it ideal for a small space. There’s a sly geometry in the way the slabs of wood fit together
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Low Elm Coffee Table
Low Elm Coffee Table
H 10.75 in W 29 in D 29 in
Suar Wood Table Hand-Hewn Detailing Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
. The table top was crafted from a single slab of wood and features hand-hewn detailing. The table top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood

Modern Loveseat Attributed to Thayer Coggin
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great looking love seat made up of two solid slabs of wood connected by three steel poles and 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Loveseats

Miocene era Petrified Wood Coffee Table, Natural Shape, with Metal Base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
This exquisite center table is a true masterpiece, originating from Indonesia, with a slab of wood
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Miocene Era Petrified Wood Center or Coffee Table with organic Shape and Base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
This exquisite center table is a true masterpiece, originating from Indonesia, with a slab of wood
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Floor Mirror 'Lake 5' by Noom, Madrone Wood Base
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Floor Mirrors and...

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive minimalist bench or coffee table made from a single two inch slab of wood. There is a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Lake 4' by Noom, ALPI Wood Veneer
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive materials. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Lake 3' by Noom, ALPI Wood Veneer
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Lake 2' by Noom, ALPI Wood Veneer
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive materials. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Floor Mirror Lake 5 with Madrone Wood Veneer Base by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Statuary Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel...

Modern Floor Mirror Lake 5 in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Floor Mirror Lake 5 in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

André Chetaille Four-Door Sideboard in Ash c. 1965 Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, André’s brother, in front of three slabs of wood to be used for Perriand’s wood furniture. Provenance
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 2 in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 2 by Noom in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 3 in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 4 in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 3 by Noom in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 4 by Noom in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Rustic Anglo-Indian Carved Hardwood Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
shaped legs are conjoined by pairs of stretchers. The top of the bench is made of a 1.5 inch thick slab
Category

20th Century Asian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Wall Mirror Lake 3 by Noom with Veneered wood Base
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Contemporary Wall Mirror Lake 4 by Noom, Veneered Wood Base
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive materials. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton

18th Century French Monastery Table
Located in Nashville, TN
piece having lovely patina. The top is made from a single slab of wood and is secured by huge original
Category

Antique Early 1700s French Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 4 by Noom with Veneered Wood Base
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Statuary Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 2 with Veneered Wood Base by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 1 by Noom with Veneered wood Base
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Statuary Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel...

NOOM Lake Mirror 4, Alpi Sottsass Veneer - Grey
By NOOM
Located in Toronto, CA
lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Lake 2' by Noom, Madrone Veneered Wood Base
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 4 by Noom with Madrone Veneered Wood Base
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Statuary Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 2 with Madrone Veneered Wood Base by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Large Desk T333 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
single, magnificent slab of wood, seems to stretch out towards infinity, supported by four resolute legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 1 in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror Lake 1 by Noom in Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
between the fluid shapes of the glass and the straight lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Contemporary Wall Mirror Lake 4 by Noom, Madrone Wood
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Modern Wall Mirror 'Lake 1' by Noom, Green Veneered Wood
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive materials.The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Lake 1' by Noom, Blue veneered wood
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive materials.The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Wall Mirror Lake 2 with Veneered Wood Base by Noom
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other attractive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Contemporary Wall Mirror Lake 1 by Noom, Ettore Sottsass ALPI Wood
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Contemporary Wall Mirror Lake 3 by Noom with Veneered wood Base
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
lines of the mirrors' supports, made of slabs of wood, brass, oxidized copper, marble, onyx, and other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainle...

Vintage Rustic French Oak Benches
Located in Fullerton, CA
Antique Oak wood benches from France. The benches have a rustic style, with an asymmetrical seat
Category

20th Century French Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Rustic French Oak Benches
Vintage Rustic French Oak Benches
H 33.5 in W 43 in D 9 in
Vintage Boho Wood Slab Bench
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring earthy, bohemian charm to your space with this Vintage Boho Wood Slab Bench. Crafted from a
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Benches

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Wood Slab Bench
Vintage Boho Wood Slab Bench
H 16 in W 21.5 in D 84 in
Richard Kemble Wood Collage "Flag", circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
using multiple slabs of wood cut and staked to resemble the US flag. Signed on bottom right corner
Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

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Slab Of Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the slab of wood you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and reclaimed wood, every slab of wood was constructed with great care. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage slab of wood now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the slab of wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each slab of wood bearing Mid-Century Modern or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. A well-made slab of wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Interi and Pietra Gallery are consistently popular.

How Much is a Slab Of Wood?

A slab of wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,700, while the lowest priced sells for $621 and the highest can go for as much as $42,500.
Questions About Slab Of Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A burl slab is a piece of wood cut from a part of a tree that had developed a burl. A burl is a gnarled growth that can form from bud tissue that never sprouted, often due to stress. The burl slab usually has a beautifully unique grain and craggy edge. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of burl slab pieces from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A slab table — sometimes called a live-edge table — is a table formed with large slices of wood from a tree. The slabs of wood frequently have defects such as checks, knots, and holes, which contribute to the distinctive appearance of the finished furniture. Shop a diverse range of unique vintage slab tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Balsa is the lightest wood.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wood horse is a toy horse made of wood. But it has different meanings across cultures. In Chinese culture, a wooden horse is a symbol of freedom and passion. Find a range of antique and vintage wooden toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Syroco wood is a type of wood pulp. Adolph Holstein pioneered the technique for producing it using natural wood, flour and other materials and founded the Syracuse Ornamental Company to sell furniture and decorative objects made from Syroco wood. The company produced Syroco wood pieces from the 1930s through the 1960s. Shop a variety of Syroco wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Treen wood is a term that refers to various types of hardwood used to produce treen. The term “treen” means a small household or decorative object typically carved out of one piece of wood. Shop a selection of treen decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can in fact bleach wood. To start your bleach DIY project, add bleach to a rag and wipe the wood gently. Dry and repeat until you reach your desired effect. Save the hassle and shop a selection of antique bleached wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A burl in wood is a growth on a tree formed from bud tissue that has not sprouted. The burl forms large, knobby-looking growths on the base and trunk of the tree. Every piece of burl wood is unique, which is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have varying wood textures and colors. Find a collection of antique and vintage burl wood furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Burled wood is wood with a unique grain characteristic that results from harvesting a tree that has a burl. A burl is a tree growth often caused by injury, fungus, virus, or insects. The stress from the growth causes pressure on the wood and creates intense grain patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cerused wood draws the detail from the grain of wood so that it really highlights the character. Also called limed finish, cerusing gets its name from the skin cream that was used to preserve wood.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    I literally cannot find one thing on this.
    Norwegian wood according to the Beatles song Norwegian wood is pine. Paul McCartney explained that the term "Norwegian Wood" was a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue in London.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Wood is made up of five key chemical substances. These are cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, ash-forming minerals and extractive chemicals, which are by-products given off by trees as they grow. Although their chemical compositions consist of the same things, different species of wood have varying colors and grain patterns. Shop a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most exotic wood is cocobolo. Cocobolo is found in the Central American highlands and is known for its dark, textured grain. This wood can be seen in a range of different colors such as yellow to purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A wood beam is a block of solid or engineered wood that is used to bear heavy loads. A wood beam is critical to the structure of a house.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, cinnabar is a sulfide mineral ore that was used to make red pigment for thousands of years. It also refers to the color most associated with the ore. Shop a collection of antique cinnabar wares from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, coromandel is a type of wood. Most of the wood comes from Sri Lanka and India and you can easily recognize it by its dark brown and black striped appearance. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of coromandel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, teak is a wood. It is a close-grained hardwood and one of the strongest and most durable timbers, very resistant to the elements, including water. This is the reason teak is a desirable wood for furniture, especially outdoor pieces. It’s also often used for building boats and exterior construction projects. Shop a collection of teak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.