Midtone woods like maple, mango, oak and—gasp—even plywood are no longer last in line. Modernize any space with these once-overlooked materials.

Escape 1 geometric pendant, $863, by Ray Power for LZF at Perigold

Face Off table, $3,386, by Knoll at Lekker Home

Transit chair, $209, Industry West

Hinkley bar stool, $715, Arteriors Home

Petrified wood stool, $1,649, Phillips Collection

Logan console, $613, Jamie Young