Pine has been used to build furniture as far back as furniture existed. It is often used for simple country style or provincial furniture. Pine furniture is typically not as expensive as hardwood furniture, but is still very durable. Pine is light in weight, has straight grains and offers resistance to swelling or shrinking.
Pine furniture is often painted or finished in oil. It can also be whitened or pickled. Knotty pine is often used with a simple oil finish to expose the beautiful natural defects of the wood, which when finished is a natural pale yellow color.
Pine is a soft wood that grows all over North America among other places. There are over 100 species internationally.
Pine is a favorite for bunk beds, tables, bookcases and other types of furniture with simple lines, and can be used in many styles of furniture from mission to provincial. Pine is also often used as a component of furniture that is made from hardwoods as well. Pine furniture, if bought at a fair price, is an excellent value. |
