In brief
- 01Natural veneer is sliced straight from a log: every leaf is unique.
- 02Reconstructed veneer is re-engineered for a controlled, repeatable pattern.
- 03Choose by the area you need to cover and how even it must look.
People sometimes assume reconstructed veneer is a printed imitation. It is not. Both types are real wood; they are simply made in different ways, and that difference shows up in how consistent the surface looks.
Natural veneer
Sliced directly from a log, so each leaf carries the true grain, figure and colour of that particular tree. No two leaves are identical, which is exactly why many designers choose it. It rewards careful sequencing and a proper sample approval.
Reconstructed veneer
Made by slicing timber, dyeing the leaves, bonding them into a block and slicing again to produce a designed pattern. The result is highly consistent from sheet to sheet, and it can offer grains and tones that do not occur in nature.
How to choose
- Natural, for authentic character and grain that cannot be repeated.
- Reconstructed, for an even colour and pattern across a large area, or for tones outside the natural palette.
- Both can be supplied as matched sets. Ask about availability for the area you need to cover.