Mahogany veneer sheets are typically sold in four and eight-foot widths. You can use them as-is or cut them to your desired length, depending on the project you have planned. Since they come from a tree trunk, mahogany veneers may have bark around their edges which may need to be removed before applying them. Using a band saw or simply sanding the edges smoothly with an orbital sander, you can do this. You may find walnut veneer on later pieces too. You will be able to tell if it is later by seeing whether the veneers are too thin to have been crafted by hand and more accurately cut by Victorian industrial methods. Above: a 19th century writing desk with burl walnut and rosewood veneers

Yes! The wood that mahogany veneer comes from is actually classified as hardwood which means it has broad leaves instead of needles like pine trees have. It also grows in tropical climates, so you can expect your finished project to absorb moisture when it is in a high humidity environment. How To Remove A Stain From Mahogany Veneer?https://youtu.be/i4iZyqBauOQ Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Shop Talk: Mahogany Veneers (https://youtu.be/i4iZyqBauOQ) Grain Direction: The grain goes the direction of the second dimension. Example: On a 2' x 8' sheet, the grain goes the 8' way. As veneers are naturally delicate, small, repairable splits may sometimes appear. This is especially true with wider leaves. If any splits, knot holes, flatness issues or other imperfections are present, these are noted under ‘Quality’ in the product description. We offer the Robbins Super Elite Plus range for collection or delivery, in 2500 x 1220 mm sheets (or cut to size if necessary), in the following sizes:

Traditional techniques are used, such as the application of bone hide glue to reapply lifting or new veneers. This is the same adhesive that would have been used by historic cabinet makers and our team pride themselves on continuing the methods that have been in use for centuries. Mahogany veneers can be used in a variety of applications and are durable enough that they won’t peel or flake off. However, their cost is high when compared to other species because it’s such a sought-after wood type, so you should consider whether mahogany is the right choice for you. https://youtu.be/uH3bvX_GABY Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: RESTORATION/ REPAIR – MAHOGANY VENEERED CARD TABLE( PART 1/ 2) (https://youtu.be/uH3bvX_GABY) Yes, the veneer is real wood. Veneer refers to a thin layer of fine-grained hardwood that has been sliced into sheets for use in furniture building or other decorative arts where it is usually known by its French name, “veneer.” Is Veneer Furniture Good Quality? Above: an early 19th century fall-front secretary with mahogany veneer, a small satinwood veneer desk from 1765 and a late 18th century chest of drawers with mahogany and birch veneersStrips are typically used to create custom furniture pieces, wainscoting panels, and chair rails. They can also be used as decorative accents on staircases, crown moldings, and door casings. Antique Mahogany Veneers Due to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it is also very popular for dingy construction and racing boat building. Due to the unusual grain on bird’s eye maple, it takes a very skilled cabinet maker to cut, shape and finish it with good effect. Due to the skill required to even cut the maple correctly, it was a very labour intensive material to produce and use. Therefore, this type of veneer is usually found on high quality and high value furniture and specialist items such as violins, the interior panels of cars and private jets, and jewellery boxes. Above: a regency era box with burr maple veneers