Hickory or White Oak for a chair or stool?

For a chair or stool, Hickory is the stronger pick of the two.

• • Strong enough to take stress
• • Used for chairs and seating
• • Shock-resistant

This verdict is generated from the same project-suitability scoring that powers our wood picker and guides, weighing hardness, movement, workability, and typical use for this project. It’s a starting point, not the last word: your budget, look, and what your lumberyard stocks all matter too.