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Definition of Fumed oak
1. Noun. Oak given a weathered appearance by exposure to fumes of ammonia; used for cabinetwork.
Definition of Fumed oak
1. Noun. oak that has been exposed to ammonia fumes to darken its color. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fumed Oak
Literary usage of Fumed oak
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Craftsmanby Gustav Stickley by Gustav Stickley (1907)
"Finish a dining room in Cathedral Oak or Weathered Oak ; a den or billiard room
in Tavern Oak or Bog Oak, or a bed room in fumed oak. Then you will know why ..."
2. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1913)
"Now how could 1 resist fumed oak?" "They are all in fumed oak," said Francesca.
"The point is, have you ever used it?" "Used it?" I said triumphantly. ..."
3. Color in Everyday Life: A Manual for Lay Students, Artisaus and Artists; the by Louis Weinberg (1918)
"fumed oak wood-paneling in the walls, fumed oak frames for the pictures, and very
light brown mats might complete the scheme. ..."
4. The Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics by Mass Boston Cooking School (Boston, Boston Cooking School (Boston, Mass.) (1907)
"One hears so frequently nowadays the terms '' fumed oak '' and '' golden oak '' that
... fumed oak'' is oak that has been treated with the fumes of ammonia. ..."
5. Small Library Buildings: A Collection of Plans Contributed by the League of by League of Library Commissions, Cornelia Marvin (1908)
"Color scheme, soft olive green walls with lighter green ceilings; wood is fumed
oak. Main floor practically one large room with delivery room and book room ..."
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