bentwood
adjective
bent·wood
ˈbent-ˌwu̇d 
: made of wood that is bent rather than cut into shape
bentwood furniture
bentwood
noun
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In this case, that has meant no bowler hats, no bentwood chairs, no fishnet stockings.
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Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
The designers reupholstered a set of vintage 1950s French chairs with green velvet, in contrast with the client's existing bentwood chairs.
—J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022
The bentwood chairs have pretty blankets slung over them, the white marble tables are handsomely set, and the silver and glassware are of excellent quality.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 20 June 2022
The lobby, with its terrazzo floor, functions more like a giant café, with sober red velvet banquettes, bentwood chairs, and really good espresso and natural wine.
—Alexandra Marshall, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2021
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Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
The designers reupholstered a set of vintage 1950s French chairs with green velvet, in contrast with the client's existing bentwood chairs.
—J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022
The bentwood chairs have pretty blankets slung over them, the white marble tables are handsomely set, and the silver and glassware are of excellent quality.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 20 June 2022
The lobby, with its terrazzo floor, functions more like a giant café, with sober red velvet banquettes, bentwood chairs, and really good espresso and natural wine.
—Alexandra Marshall, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2021
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“Bentwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bentwood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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