The veneer and burr images  shown here are representative of the species only. Variations in colour, figure, and other natural characteristics are only completely visible when the veneer ‘leaf’ is delivered. Even at this time, the overall appearance of the veneer will change upon the application of the ‘finish’, ie; oil, wax, lacquer, French Polish.  Wood veneer, and all timber species are natural products  and will always exhibit individual features and characteristics, no different to us as a species.

African Curl Mahogany veneer applied to a Victorian bed headboard
This original Victorian headboard has been restored by using a Mahogany ‘Curl’ veneer. To achieve the ‘finish’ seen in the photo takes many hours to complete using years of acquired skill, as indeed does the removal of the damaged veneer, repair and reconditioning of the pine substrate prior to the application of sealer, stain and finally French Polish. This headboard is a prime example of that which can be achieved with veneers.
African Mahogany Curl veneer leaf
African Mahogany ‘Curl’ veneer is just one of hundreds of species which are available as veneers. A number of veneers are also available in their solid timber form. Ash, Oak, Walnut, Cocobolo, Padouk are just a few. The exotic veneers and burrs displayed in this gallery provide exciting and contrasting features to bespoke furniture, and the choice is immense. This gallery provides a few examples. The photo’s will enlarge when ‘clicked’ and can be moved over one another to illustrate the contrast in colour and texture of the veneers.
American Ash hardwood for furniture and flooring
American Ash is just one of hundreds of species which are available as hardwoods or veneers. The timber species displayed in this gallery provide the basis for the construction of bespoke furniture, and the choice of combinations is immense. Again these hardwoods can be combined with veneers to produce vivid and contrasting detail. Additionally, laminate, plain colours or patterned can be used in combination with the hardwoods to form panels and features to bespoke furniture and worktops.This gallery provides a few examples. The photo’s will enlarge when ‘clicked’ and can be moved over one another to illustrate the contrast in colour and texture of the hardwood species.

The above are two of three galleries for this article. The remaining gallery is currently being ‘built’ and this page will be updated accordingly, so visit again soon.

The final gallery will illustrate how these features can be incorporated into a design and provide 3d CAD rendered images in varying formats. For solid colours, pastel, bright, patterned and even burrs, laminate can be used to provide similar striking effects to bespoke furniture. Again, we will be providing similar galleries to illustrate some of these combinations.

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