Discover Wood Veneer in today’s Modern Furniture designs

What is Wood Veneer?

A wood veneer is a thin layer of fine, decorative wood (typically 3/16 inch thick) that is applied to the surface of furniture. Wood Veneers display the natural wood grain appearance, veneers of expensive hardwoods often are applied to the outside of less expensive wood surfaces.

The base material may be a less expensive wood with a fine wood bonded on top. Veneering allows furniture makers to create expensive, rare & exotic woods, which would be too expensive to be practical to use as structural parts, to be used on the furniture.

Veneers are glued to the furniture using a special process that will ensure permanent bonding between the two surfaces. Wood veneers is widely use in antique furniture and modern furniture, usually much less expensive than its solid-wood counterparts.

Why Choose a Veneer?

Using Wood Veneer makes it possible to incorporate many rare, hard or exotic types of wood in furniture, without the high costs associated with making large items entirely of solid wood.

Choosing Wood Veneer products have advantages over solid wood construction furniture!

  • Wood Veneer displays Quality & Beauty of rare and fine woods.
  • Wood Veneer is Affordable which is less expensive than solid wood furniture.
  • Wood Veneer is Lightweight and Stable.
  • Wood Veneer is Great for the Environment because less trees are cut down.

How do I clean Wood Veneer?

Woods that have been finished with lacquer, shellac, varnish or polyurethane have a hard, protective finish. Wood Veneer can be cleaned quickly and easily, Simply wipe with a clean, water dampened soft cloth.

For everyday care, use a clean, lint-free, absorbent cloth for or with a micro-fiber cloth for general dusting. You can also use a commercial furniture polish and a soft cloth, but make sure to you choose a polish made for the specific hard finish of your furniture. Use an oil-based cleaner, use just a little furniture polish on the cloth and rub the surface to get a beautiful shine.