Unfortunately not may do! most people see veneers as a laminate material made from plastic, paper, or even foil that has been printed with a wood grain pattern. The main purpose of veneers is to be environmentally conscious as they are “maximizing that log in thin little sheets.”

The veneer is a traditional and structurally significant element of furniture-making, that is still very important in contemporary design. It is used on all types of custom furniture, including high-quality ones.

The original concept of veneer was about conservation. The history of wood veneering originates in Ancient Egypt circa 3000 BC and continues into modern-day woodworking. Historically veneers were hand-cut until the 1820s when machine-cut was dominantly used. This allowed the veneer to be uniformly cut and set a standard.

Veneer making was sparse during the medieval period and came back into vogue during the 17th century in France. This period of veneer techniques became very sophisticated, using tiny pieces of wood and burl grain to create intricate designs or lavish scenes, called marquetry or intarsia work.

There are many advantages of using veneers. One of the most beneficial aspects of wood veneers is their cost-effectiveness. Veneers tend to have more design options. Environmentally-friendly. Appearance is similar to real wood, thus making it a perfect option for covering plywood, MDF, particleboard, and for covering finishing curves.

The possibilities are almost endless, and you can check out the result of beautiful veneer work in our showroom. Come on and visit us!

Written By Henrique Morais
Design Specialist at Decorium
henrique@decorium.ca