This is a question we are always being asked. In the modern world the use of sophisticated wood veneers gives an identical feel to the surface of solid wood. It also needs the same type of care as solid wood. How do these compare with laminates? This picture above shows a really superb laminate on an item from the Sardinie range. There is no question that using a veneer used to be the best route if you want the feel of real wood. Many manufacturers and retailers do not like the natural effects found in solid wood, such as knots and splits in their products, which is extremely wasteful and results in 50% of the timber being discarded. So if you want solid...
Danny Van den Bosch, design director at Habufa turned round to me a few weeks before Christmas, we were visiting his facility in Eindhoven for their 50th birthday celebration. 'Marcus.' he said. 'Can you explain to me what is happening in the UK?' he paused and put his arm round my shoulder. 'I have never seen a country commit suicide before!'
