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Solid Wood, Veneer and Mixed Construction: What to Ask
One piece of furniture can use different materials in different parts. Check each component and ask for its material specification.
When comparing furniture, check the top, frame, legs, doors and drawer fronts separately. One material label may not describe the whole piece.
For solid wood, confirm which parts use the named species. A photo or walnut-colored finish cannot prove the species or construction.
Veneer is a thin layer of real wood over another material. Ask which wood is used for the veneer, what is underneath it, and which parts are solid wood.
With mixed construction, panels, edges and frames may use different materials. Ask for a part-by-part specification.
For upholstered furniture, check the frame, cover and filling, along with any documents required for the exact product version and destination market.
The published Linear Tea Table 8601 page lists solid American Black Walnut and mortise-and-tenon joinery. Those details apply to that model only. The same checks apply across ShanSight's American Black Walnut and Contemporary Luxury lines; materials vary by product.
For an inquiry, send the product name or reference, room, dimensions and material requirements. ShanSight can check the details with the relevant supplier for the version you are considering.