Furnier

Furnier, known in English as veneer, is a thin sheet of material—most commonly wood—bonded to a solid or man-made core. The purpose is to provide the appearance and texture of solid wood while using less material and enabling larger surface areas.

Veneering is produced by peeling a log on a lathe to create rotary-cut veneer, or by slicing the log into sheets. Veneer thickness typically ranges from about 0.6 to 3 mm, with thinner sheets used for fine furniture or decorative panels.

Uses include plywood cores, furniture surfaces, cabinet doors, interior paneling, and musical instruments. Veneers are bonded with adhesives such as phenol-formaldehyde, urea-formaldehyde, or melamine-formaldehyde resins, and finished with stains, oils, varnishes, or lacquers.

Wood veneers vary by species and finish. They can be plain-sliced, rift-sliced, or quarter-sawn, producing different grain patterns. Patterns like bookmatching are common to create decorative faces.

Environmental and economic aspects: veneer reduces solid-wood waste and allows large, uniform faces; sustainable sourcing and certification (FSC, PEFC) are important. Veneers have a long history dating back to ancient times and remain a staple in modern furniture and interior design.