Decorative wood veneers are incredibly popular in interior design right now in the 21st century. But they are certainly nothing new. In fact, the use of real wood veneers dates back 4,000 years.
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Veneers
A beautifully veneered table acts as a real statement piece in any home or business setting. Perfect for grand dining rooms and distinguished boardrooms, veneered tables can be produced from a range of timbers.
Working amidst the surroundings of an attractively designed executive or home office is always a pleasure. And for visitors arriving at reception being met with a striking, branded backdrop, their first impression will be most memorable. Wood veneers can be used to great effect in any office or commercial environment.
Wood veneers can be used to create beautiful focal features within a living room or achieve an impressive overall look that can be either contemporary or classic.
Wood veneers are more environmentally friendly than solid wood. Here we discuss why you should be looking for a ‘veneer in ‘ere’, rather than the opposite.
Wood veneer panels can transform interiors in an incredibly striking way. From wow-factor receptions and elegant boardrooms to stunning bedrooms, wood veneer finish panels are in very high demand.
Wood veneers go through fashionable stages just like any interior design craze. Right now we’re seeing great demand for American oak, in a quarter cut finish.
Working in a veneering factory we are at the sharp end – the dusty end if you like – of the interior design business. Whilst there’s nothing glossy about the work we do, it’s actually incredibly important in achieving those amazing, eye-catching finishes that adorn stunning public buildings, popular entertainment venues, hotels and fine homes.
Read Veneers has recently produced an impressive collection of reproduction furniture complete with stunning marquetry for a leading furniture maker. The impressive furniture was crafted by a team of specialist furniture makers and Read Veneers completed the final finishing touches with unique, custom made veneers and marquetry.
The way veneers are positioned together can make a huge difference to the finished product. The overall look of the veneered product, whether a door, a piece of furniture or an entire kitchen, determines the technique that’s used. In general, to create a veneer with a first-class finish, a great deal of attention must be paid to the grain of the wood, the patterns of the natural material and the flow of the natural lines.
