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What was a wagon used for?

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What was a wagon used for?
A wagon was once used to transport people or goods. Many types have been developed over the years from two-wheeled garden wagons for moving soil and plants to covered wagons that carried settlers across the United States during the 19th century. Shop an assortment of wagons on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Western Folk Art Wagon Wheel Table and Chairs Set, 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique wagon wheel lounge chairs with matching glass top side table. Heavy solid wood from an
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Chinese Country Rusty Style Wagon Wheel Dining Table
Located in Pomona, CA
, China with solid elm wood on the top and two antique wagon wheels as the legs. Very solid, heavy and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Ox Wagon Adornment
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A late 18th to early 19th century Burmese carved wood ox wagon pointer. Great vintage condition
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Toy Mohair Horse with Primitive Milk Wagon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique toy mohair horse with primitive milk wagon. Wagon has metal cans and original wood wheels
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Early 20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair

Antique Print of Rolling Carts and Wagons, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Rolling Carts & Waggons'. Print of rolling carts and wagons. Shows various
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Rustic Country French Pine Wagon Wheel Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique rustic country French pine wagon wheel trestle table features a distressed painted finish
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

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