As veneers are naturally delicate, small, repairable splits may sometimes appear. This is especially true with wider leaves. If any splits, knot holes, flatness issues or other imperfections are present, these are noted under ‘Quality’ in the product description.

Ravinthar K, Jayalakshmi. Recent advancements in laminates and veneers in dentistry. Research J Pharm Tech. 2018;11(2):785-787. doi:10.5958/0974-360x.2018.00148.8 This article will cover some of the veneer types you may come across and the era associated with popular varieties, as well as how our furniture restoration team have been able to continue the tradition of veneer craftsmanship. Above: a commode with ebony, boxwood, walnut and fruitwood veneers and a bureau with mahogany veneers, both are mid 18th century Walnut Yes! The wood that mahogany veneer comes from is actually classified as hardwood which means it has broad leaves instead of needles like pine trees have. It also grows in tropical climates, so you can expect your finished project to absorb moisture when it is in a high humidity environment. How To Remove A Stain From Mahogany Veneer?Mahogany is the most popular tropical variety you may come across on antique furniture. Reddish brown in appearance, mahogany can be used either in solid form or as a veneer. Due to the fine grain of the wood and the size of the trees it is cut from, mahogany prevailed as a timber of choice for cabinet makers for two hundred years, famously favoured by Thomas Chippendale for the vast majority of his designs. Above: a selection of antiques with mahogany veneers including a neoclassical card table from 1810-20, a cabinet from 1760 and a Robert Adam style urn on a pedestal from 1780 If you go with the grain, a sheet of mahogany veneers is often cut from the outside rings of a log, giving them an even hue throughout. Pure species or ornamental mix designs with many species are available. Mahogany veneer pieces are typically used to add special design elements, accents, or geometric shapes. You can also use them in between sheets of plywood for an interesting accent around windows and doors where they will be visible from the outside, such as a kitchen cabinet door or bathroom vanity cabinet front. The craftsmanship of wooden furniture is full of centuries old tradition, including the development of decorative veneer surfaces. A veneer is in simple terms a very thinly sliced piece of wood, often selected due to its grain or colour. In some cases, the correct identification of veneer work can help you to explore the era, style and value of your furniture. Restoring veneer is not only important for the visual impact of the furniture, but for its overall stability. Weakened areas may lead to further deterioration and unprotected, untreated inner wood may become more vulnerable to its environment. What do our clients say?

Above: an early 19th century fall-front secretary with mahogany veneer, a small satinwood veneer desk from 1765 and a late 18th century chest of drawers with mahogany and birch veneers https://youtu.be/i4iZyqBauOQ Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Shop Talk: Mahogany Veneers (https://youtu.be/i4iZyqBauOQ)

mm (3 ply) / 3 mm (3 ply) / 4 mm (3 ply) / 5 mm (5 ply) / 6 mm (5 ply) / 8 mm (7 ply) / 9mm (7 ply) / 12 mm (9 ply) / 15 mm (9 ply) / 18 mm (11 ply) / 22 mm (11 ply) / 25 mm (15 ply) Due to the unusual grain on bird’s eye maple, it takes a very skilled cabinet maker to cut, shape and finish it with good effect. Due to the skill required to even cut the maple correctly, it was a very labour intensive material to produce and use. Therefore, this type of veneer is usually found on high quality and high value furniture and specialist items such as violins, the interior panels of cars and private jets, and jewellery boxes. Above: a regency era box with burr maple veneers