Styles of Oak Heritage

Bentwood Style

• One style of oak heritage furniture is known as the bentwood style. Bentwood furniture gets its name from the literal bending of the wood. The process of manufacturing bentwood furniture involves fashioning together strips of oak and bending them, using support rows and columns, to mold the shape of the wood so it contours the body for furniture pieces like rocking chairs. As a result, the bentwood furniture resembles old-fashioned furniture pieces that look more ornate and decorative than straight wooden planks.

Solid Composition

• A traditional style of oak heritage furniture collections is to use solid wood as the furniture's main composition. This characteristic maintains the history of heritage furniture as a tribute to how the furniture was originally constructed for log cabins or country homes. The wood is not combined with other materials or coated to have a different finish. Instead, the inside and outside of the furniture is fashioned with solid oak, cherry or another strong wood to maintain consistency along the heritage line.

Classic Theme

• Oak heritage furniture has a classic country style or theme that makes the furniture compatible with any type of home decor. The pieces are known for having a combination of curves and straight angles, but do not offer frilly designs, such as Victorian styles of furniture. Instead, oak heritage styles keep the wood looking organic and as natural as possible, without shiny or glossy finishes.

Colors

• Color plays an integral role in maintaining the style of oak heritage furniture. Oak heritage furniture is often sold in its natural wood coloring, without the use of paints or stains. This helps keep the authentic, rustic feel of the furniture, which is a distinct trait of the heritage line.