Is it time for a new piece of commercial furniture in the office? Congrats! Now, what material should we use to create a conference table, lectern, or whatever else may be needed in the office? Many designers and business owners think of wood. However, many of the example pictures we receive for projects are veneer instead of real wood. Our team at Unique Concepts regularly answers questions on whether veneer or wood is right for the project. So, we wanted to take a moment and share a few deciding factors that we use to help guide our customers.

The top 5 items to consider when deciding if you need a veneer or wood piece of furniture in your office are:

  1. Cost: Veneer is typically lower cost than real wood, especially considering the tariff costs right now.
  2. Stability within Design: If you have chosen a very complex layout or design for your piece of furniture, veneer is a better choice. Veneer can wrap and is less prone to cracking and shrinking than real wood.
  3. Versatility: It is easier to shape veneer so it can easily match across long surfaces and blend together well, unlike wood furniture.
  4. Durability of Use: If a piece of furniture would be getting regular wear and tear where it would need to be refinished in the future, real wood is best. Heavy use is typically the amount of use a kitchen table would get.
  5. Repairability: If your office is rougher on furniture and it will need to be repaired in the future due to wear and tear, real wood is a better fit.

Do you have a specific project in mind for your office? We would love to hear more about it and let you know if veneer or real wood would be a better fit. Contact our team now with details on your project to get started.