What is waterfall furniture?

Answer by  corinne34 (8)

Between the 1920's and 1940's, during the Great Depression, furniture with curved lines was expensive due to the carving of the wood. When the then "new" material plywood became available, the curves were now easily achieved. Due to the furniture piece's free-form and curvy lines, the furniture was dubbed waterfall furniture. Some of this furniture is now quite valuable.

Answer by  Al92 (105)

It is plywood furniture that has nice curves and edges resembleing a waterfall. There is not really a frame to waterfall furniture. There are all kinds of types, chairs, desks, end tables, clothes drawers. The drawers do not have slides. Waterfall furniture is old school and has that classic look to it that appeals to a lot of people.

Answer by  jamyah24 (110)

Molded plywood furniture that employs curved or rounded horizontal edges. The furniture uses unusual veneer design and often has clever Bakelite handles. It has no frame is very inexpensive the molded plywood sides and tops are supported by edge moldings. This style of furniture was mass produced from the 1920s through the 1940s.

Answer by  WashLives (13)

Waterfall furniture is beautiful and generally rare. They are considered breath taking pieces of furniture. Something you just can not take your eyes off. It is usually antique and can be found at auctions and other antique dealers. Waterfall furniture is something you need to experience in person and can add value and elegance to your home.

Answer by  andreab (17)

Its the rounded front edge of a chest or dresser. The grain on the veneer will also run from front to back on the top surfaces of the furniture.