The 18th century was a time of great craftsmanship, with many artisans creating beautiful pieces of furniture and other decorative items. One of the techniques commonly used by furniture makers was the use of hand-cut veneer.
This type of veneer was made by hand-cutting thin sheets of interesting, well-figured wood such as walnut and mahogany and then applying them to a surface, often with an adhesive. This technique was used to create decorative and ornate pieces of furniture, such as tables, chairs, and cabinets and is used in marquetry and parquetry.
The appearance of antique veneer is thicker and more solid than modern machine-cut veneer, with the different figuration and patterning of wood laid in for example book-matched patterns creating a contrasted stunning effect. This thicker veneer is also incredibly durable, with many pieces still in excellent condition after centuries of use.
