The Difference Between Solid Wood and Veneer Furniture

At first glance, solid wood and veneer furniture can look similar — but their quality and longevity couldn’t be more different.

Solid wood furniture, like what we craft at True Grain, is built entirely from real hardwood — durable, repairable, and designed to age beautifully. Veneer furniture, on the other hand, uses thin wood layers over particleboard or MDF, often failing within a few years.

Our Hamilton workshop uses locally sourced Ontario hardwoods for every piece. Solid wood can be refinished, repaired, and reused — making it a sustainable and lasting investment.

When you choose True Grain furniture, you’re choosing authenticity, strength, and craftsmanship that’s built for life.