Furniture elsie green | Vintage Oval Coffee Table With Book-Matched Veneer

Vintage Oval Coffee Table With Book-Matched Veneer

• Vintage.
• Found In A Flea Market In Bezier.
• Made Of Wood With Wood Veneers.
• Varnished Finish.
• Cast Aluminum Base.
• 56.5″W X 37’W X 21.5″H

Curator’S Notes

This Simple Coffee Table Is The Perfect Complement To A Traditional Sofa Or Sectional. And Its Minimalist Silhouette Lets The Lovely Book-Matched Veneer Top Really Shine.

About Book-Matched Veneers

Book Matched Veneers Refer To A Woodworking Technique Where Consecutive Veneer Sheets Are Applied To A Surface In A Way That Creates A Mirrored Or Symmetrical Pattern. This Technique Is Commonly Used In Furniture Making, Cabinetry, And Architectural Woodworking To Enhance The Visual Appeal Of The Finished Product.

When Bookmatching Veneers, Consecutive Sheets Are Opened Like The Pages Of A Book, And Then Each Sheet Is Flipped Over So That The Grain Patterns Are Mirrored. This Results In A Symmetrical Pattern Where Adjacent Veneer Sheets Appear As A Near-Mirror Image Of Each Other. The Technique Can Be Used With Various Types Of Veneer, Including Different Wood Species, Burls, Or Highly Figured Woods.

Skilled Craftsmen Carefully Select And Arrange The Veneer Sheets To Ensure A Seamless And Continuous Pattern Across The Surface. The Process Requires Attention To Detail And Precision To Align The Veneer Sheets Accurately And Maintain Consistent Grain Patterns.

Book Matched Veneers Are Highly Valued In Woodworking Due To The Intricate And Visually Appealing Patterns They Create. They Add A Touch Of Elegance And Sophistication To Furniture And Architectural Elements, Transforming Them Into Unique And Eye-Catching Pieces.