Wood Veneer Matching
Matching wood veneer is especially useful when you cannot find the size you require, or when a large size is naturally unavailable.
Book matching is one of the most popular veneer matching methods. Some of our wood veneers, especially burrs are book matched when photographed. This means 2 consecutive wood veneers leaves are opened like a book, laid side by side to mirror the grain and create a symmetrical pattern.
It can also be book matched in quarters, this is where the ‘open book’ is mirrored once again but using 4 leaves. This often creates a central focus. Essentially you can continue to book match until you have reached your required size… or run out of leaves.
Book matching is useful for making up a larger area with the use of smaller leaves, for when a natural large size is unavailable.
Popular Wood Veneer Matching Choices

2 Pieces for a Central Focus
Using American Burr Walnut.

4 Pieces for a Central Focus
Using American Burr Walnut.

2 Pieces for a Central Focus
Using Crown Cut American White Oak.

4 Pieces for a Central Focus
Using Crown Cut American White Oak.

2 Pieces for a Vertical Focus
Using Crown Cut American White Oak.

4 Pieces for a Vertical Focus
Using Crown Cut American White Oak.

4 Pieces
Using Crown Cut American White Oak.

4 Pieces
Using Crown Cut American White Oak.
We will always send consecutive leaves if you order multiples of the same wood veneer.
Please note, book matching most species on the length is often very accurate but book matching the widths (an end to end) can be quite difficult and may not create a very accurate match. This is also especially true with wider grain species such as, Magnolia (North American Tulipwood), Oak and Pine.