Types of Wooden Furniture

Any piece of furniture can be found in wood. Wood was the material used to make the first pieces of furniture and many furniture pieces are still made from wood. Wood is commonly used in furniture because it is less expensive than metals and more easily obtained. Wood has also become a furniture trend, again, due to its sustainability and harmlessness to the environment. Wood furniture is made of various types of hard woods.

Wooden Bedroom Furniture

Wooden bedroom furniture can be purchased both in sets or individual pieces. Common wooden furniture pieces found in the bedroom are bed frames, armoires, wardrobes, nightstands, dressers, jewelry boxes, benches, chests and trunks. These furniture types can be found in different materials, like iron, aluminum and plastic, but when wood is used, unmatching pieces can more easily be painted to match.

Wooden Kitchen Furniture

Cabinets, both built-in and freestanding, are pieces of kitchen furniture that are more often made from wood. Kitchen tables, chairs, island stools, kitchen carts, and kitchen island tables are other examples. Wooden kitchen furniture is more practical for home kitchens and easier to install and move than heavier metal pieces Wooden kitchen furniture looks more formal than plastic pieces.

Wooden Den Furniture

Den or living room furniture is made from various materials, but wood may be the most versatile for placing non-matching sets together and making the various furniture types fit together. Common den or living room wooden furniture includes end tables, coffee tables and both standing and hanging shelves. In addition to such pieces, couches and cushioned armchairs typically are made from a wooden frame covered in cushioning and fabric.

Wooden Bathroom Furniture

Cabinets and shelving are the wooden furniture pieces used most often in bathrooms. Wooden furniture in bathrooms serves the purpose of storing items used often while in the bathroom. Magazine racks or boxes made of wood may be placed in the bathroom, and wooden vanities and wooden jewelry boxes also often are placed in bathrooms.

Wooden Office Furniture

Shelves, desks and desk chairs can be found made from various types of wood and may seem more personal and cozier than steel or aluminum pieces. The advantage of wooden office furniture or any other type of wooden furniture is that it can easily be painted and stripped to match changing interior decoration, eliminating the need to purchase new furniture just to match new décor.

Wooden Patio Furniture

For heavy patio furniture pieces that will not easily blow away in strong winds and will not freeze or burn your legs on cold or hot days, wooden furniture is ideal. Wooden patio furniture may include tables, chairs, stools, benches and even deck chairs. When coated in water sealant, wooden patio furniture will last many years.

References

• Wood Furniture
• Types of wood used often in furniture-making

Resources

• Wood Furniture Manufacturers