From dark espresso wood to lighter oak colors, the options are endless. From afzelia to zebrawood, theres something here for everyone. Afrormosia closely resembles teak and is so often used as a teak substitute that it is sometimes referred to as african teak. Often called african teak, afrormosia grows in relatively dry forests in the congo basin of west africa.
Sauers teak veneer sheet plain sliced 4 x 8 2ply wood. Imperfections found in natural wood are greatly minimized in veneers. We are dedicated to help both clients and designers choose from our extensive inventory of wood veneer options, including some of the most unique flitches ever seen. Veneer bookshelves often include special features such as builtin lighting and crown molding to up the style another notch. Shop for selections by chaumont 5 shelf teak bookcase.
Victor wilkins for gplan teak and afromosia midcentury. Pericopsis elata is a species of flowering plant in the family fabaceae and is known by the common names african teak, afromosia, afrormosia, kokrodua and assamela. It comprises of 4 rectangular ladderlike frames and 4 long rectangular shelves. Typically available in larger leaves than teak, it has a beautiful golden brown color. Fixing a chipped piece of veneer isnt as hard as you think. Youll find more than 260,000 425,000 square feet of domestic and exotic veneer within our site and were offering these great veneers by the sheet and in small, affordable lots. Architectural veneers international avi is an architectural wood veneer company specializing in procuring the finest architectural grade veneers in the world. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Teak vintageretro conservatory furniture for sale ebay. Afrormosia african teak hardwood s2s1e total wood store. Veneers are a cost friendly solution to some exotic hardwood, which can be extremely pricey due to its scarcity. Teak bookcase by hans wegner an interesting bookcase which can also serve as a kind of a roomdivider. Aquateak the original 24 moa teak wall shelf with hooks. Songmics 100% 5tier bamboo bathroom shelf, narrow shelving unit, multifunctional storage rack, wood corner rack, for kitchen, livingroom, bedroom, hallway natural ubcb55y 4.
The unit has a fixed bottom shelf and is closed to the floor. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. They were brick curing boards from a factory in nothern ireland. Three drawers, adjustable shelf in cupboard section with moulded plywood tidy on inside door face, original leather upholstery to stool with great patina. Teak and teak veneer with leg assemblies in solid afromosia, hinged, pierced, brass handles. The wood is hard and heavy, and excellent for strong furniture.
Afromosia is hard with interlocked to straight grain. Danish mid century wall unit desk credenza bookcase eames, cado, george nelson. Natural veneers are recommended for their beauty, durability and flexibility. Shop teak sideboards and other teak case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. Billy bookcase, brown ash veneer, 94 12x11x41 34 it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Afromosia, grown in west africa, is often referred to as a teak substitute with its rich color and similar grain to teak. You have searched for teak veneer bookcases and this page displays the closest product matches we have for teak veneer bookcases to buy online. Due to the national emergency please expect a possible 24 hour delay in shipping, thank you for your patience.
Often used as a substitute for teak, but has nice features of its own as well. How to patch veneer with quickwood the family handyman. The face veneer is perpendicular to the backer veneer. Maritime custom veneers, teak veneer, yacht interiors and. It has veneer on both sides, so can be used as a room divider. Wood veneer bookcases offer the classic look you want and the durability you need. Afromosia legs, teak veneer woodworking project picture. Shop allmodern for modern and contemporary teak veneer bookcases to match your style and budget. This elegant scandinavian influenced credenza designed by victor wilkins became an instant classic for gplan. Were also proud to offer some of the finest paperbacked and 2ply wood veneer available in addition to accurate measurements and realtime inventory. The surface of the furniture finished with teak veneer.
Afromosia is a very hard, dense and insect resistant wood. Cosmetic restoration to top, af minor loss to felt lining inside cutlery drawer. However, before you proceed farther, first confirm that the material is natural wood veneer and not engineered wood. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. Here are a few tips that will help you identify different types of wood veneers. Afrormosia wood lumber sometimes called afromosia wood is known for its beautiful coloration, which ranges from golden to darker brown, gradually turning to a deep, rich, walnutlike color. Afrormosia african teak hardwoods s4s total wood store. Wood veneer bookcases come in a wide array of finishes to suit your space in just the right way. Teak is commonly used on exterior projects but its also readily found on boats and nauticalmarine furniture. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its toungue n groove planks 40mm bolted on edge to form 1.
These office shelving units are ideal for displaying books and awrds in a professional manner. Veneer bookshelves come in both open shelving varieties and as bookshelves with doors. Hard, heavy and strong, afrormosia lumber is similar to teak lumber in most technical properties, but not difficult to work with and can be glued successfully employing ordinary techniques. Its openwork accordion frame is made of teak wood with a natural finish. I imagine the orignal veneer was coated in teak oil, but we would like to update it to brightwork using epoxyvarnish. Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. Afromosia faced plywood, used primarily with hatteras yachts and repairs. Wood on wood or 2ply veneer is created by permanently bonding two wood veneers together. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Birds eye maple heavy eye wood veneer sheets plain sliced 4. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The family handyman expert kevin southwick, will show you how to make a perfect patch using quickwood to repair damaged veneer. It sits upon an elegantly curved stretcher and tapered legs. Teak veneer tv media stand hi fi cabinet drawers delivery.
Because of this, highend teak logs are exceedingly rare and many exporting countries are imposing very tight restrictions on. Has a few scuffs and small chips to veneer, moreso at the back, see pics. After the window repair we need to tackle water stains. An attractive striped grain figure is very common as well. Get free shipping on everything overstock your online furniture outlet store. Afrormosia is a hardwood species commonly used for flooring, furniture, decorative veneers and highend millwork. Teak was one of the most exploited wood species for nearly thirty years beginning in the 60s. Mid century modern danish teak wall unit desk shelving book case cabinet.
Sometimes referred to as african teak in the hardwood flooring industry, it is an not related to tectona grandis, but considered an excellent teak substitute in certain uses due to its appearance and physical properties. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Get the best deals on mid century wall unit when you shop the largest online selection at. H172 x w122 x d29cm pick up from coburg, melbourne. The teak veneer plywood around the salon windows has begun to weather due to leaks in the salon windows.
Afrormosia the wood database lumber identification. Teak veneer bookcases at wayfair, we want to make sure you find the best home goods when you shop online. Click on a veneer thumbnail on either margin to view a larger detail view below. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. The color can vary from medium brown to brownish yellow and orange hues. The bookcase features teak veneered sides and shelves with a pressed board backing. I recently bought a heap of timber sold to me as teak but im unsure if it is teak or afromorsia.
Billy bookcase, brown ash veneer, 94 12x11x41 34 ikea. How to identify different types of wood veneer quora. Architectural veneers international breathing life and. Buy teak vintageretro conservatory furniture and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. You can use our shelving units to protect and show off your precious porcelain sets, the finest glassware, or store your unique collection, for example. Oakwood veneer is the largest instock manufacturer of wood veneer sheets in the united states. An exceptionally well balanced design with dark afromosia sculpted handles and trim contrasting against the teak veneer.