Antique Restoration
Wood Veneer for Antique Restoration
Built to preserve history and return fine furniture to its original grandeur.
Since the 17th century, furniture makers have used veneer to craft fine furniture. From the inlaid marquetry of Louis XIV and the curves of Rococo to the simple elegance of Arts and Crafts, hardwood veneer provides complex detail and beautiful ornamentation. Today, skilled artisans work carefully to return these priceless family heirlooms to their initial splendor. We supply restoration professionals with top-tier hardwood veneer, plywood, and laminates that match the original materials of historic pieces. Our premium wood veneer helps you recreate authentic details and preserve the legacy of period antiques.
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Made in the USA
Meticulous Grain Matching
Rare & Exotic Species
Pre-Sanded Materials
Decades of Experience
Industry Challenges
Matching Original Materials
The success of any restoration depends on meticulous matching. Finding the exact grain, tone, and species to blend with an aging piece of furniture can be incredibly difficult.
Recreating Complex Details
Historic furniture often features intricate designs. Quarter veneered tops, contrasting inlays, exotic figuring, and delicate banding details demand highly specific veneer cuts that are hard to source.
Preserving Authenticity
Restorers must use original methods whenever possible, such as applying hide glue and keeping existing finishes intact. Replacement veneer must act and feel like the original wood to maintain the piece’s value.
Deteriorated Surfaces
While professionals favor repair over replacement, some antiques have deteriorated to the point where replacing the veneer is the only way to save the furniture.
How FormWood Solves This
Exact Sample Matching
We work closely with the antique restoration field to match your physical samples. This ensures the new veneer looks as near as possible to the original antique finish.
Extensive Wood Selection
We source virtually any hardwood to accommodate complicated restoration projects. You gain access to over 100 cuts and species, including period-accurate woods like rosewood, mahogany, teak, and walnut.
Ready for Historic Methods
All our veneer comes pre-sanded and ready to finish. It easily accepts traditional stains, authentic finishes, and period-appropriate adhesives like hide glue.
Flexible Formats for Any Piece
We offer our veneer in long 8-foot, 10-foot, and 12-foot lengths, as well as 5-foot wide and cross-grain formats. This allows you to repair large tabletops or intricate cabinets without unwanted seams.
Capabilities / Product Options
- Over 100 veneer species and cuts, including classic furniture woods like maple, walnut, rosewood, teak, and mahogany.
- Rare burls and exotic species available for highly detailed marquetry and inlays.
- Advanced sample matching to replicate original wood grains and colors accurately.
- Extended lengths available (8′, 10′, and 12′), along with 5′ wide and cross-grain options.
- A wide variety of backers: 10 Mil paper, NBL® wood-backer, DuraBack™ resin backer, Two-Ply wood-backer, and PSA.
- Stable core options including MDF, PBC (Particleboard Core), and Veneer Core.
- Custom-cut products tailored precisely to your specific restoration requirements.
- All veneer arrives pre-sanded and completely ready to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We can match physical samples to get the new veneer as near as possible to the original look, ensuring a seamless repair for your family heirloom.
We stock over 100 cuts and species. Our inventory includes historical favorites like mahogany, rosewood, teak, and walnut, alongside highly unique burls and exotics.
Absolutely. We supply all our high-quality hardwood veneer pre-sanded. It is ready for you to apply your specific stains, period finishes, and adhesives.
Yes. Our extensive selection of cuts and exotic figuring gives you the exact materials needed to recreate quarter veneered tops, contrasting inlays, and complex banding details.
Let's Build Something That Lasts
Work with a team that understands the delicate art of antique restoration and delivers materials built to preserve the past.
