1. wood that has been steamed and bent into curved shapes for furniture making

1. made from or relating to wood that has been steamed and bent into shape

Examples

• The antique bentwood chair was surprisingly comfortable.
• Bentwood furniture became popular in the 19th century.
• The craftsman specialized in creating bentwood rocking chairs.
• She admired the elegant curves of the bentwood coat rack.
• The bentwood technique allows for strong, lightweight furniture.
• His workshop was filled with bentwood pieces in various stages of completion.