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What is a wood beam?

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What is a wood beam?
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.
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Antique Dragon Head Wood Beams, Carved, Black Forest Style, Germany
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Historical Dragon Head Wood Beams This set of three antique massive dragon head wood beams comes from a Bavarian half-timber house in the area of Garmisch Partenkirchen...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bertu Tables, Beam Modern Wood Coffee Table, Wood Beam, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Tables, Beam Modern Wood Coffee Table, Wood Beam, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase!
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Property Bronze Airin Bell Dated 1815 with its Wrought Iron Top and Wood Beam
Located in Miami, FL
The bronze Airin bell dated 1815 is attached to its wood beam with its wrought iron mounts. The bell clapper is lacking.
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Antique 1810s French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Medieval Gothic Spanish Revival Iron & Wood Beam Hanging Light Fixture Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival iron & wood beam hanging light fixture with black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle posts, and a round brass canopy marked ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish Revival Wrought Iron 7-Light Wood Beam Grand Wall Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Spanish Revival/ Medieval revival-style wrought Iron Seven-Light wood beam wall sconce showcases an elegant Fleur de Lys motif, exuding historical charm and robust craftsmanship.
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Rustic Plinth Made From Antique Pine & Chestnut Wood Beams
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: 39 in. width 46 in. depth 31 in. height Condition notes: In overall good condition and structurally sound, made from antique wood with wear that's consistent with the be...
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

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