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Furniture Essentials
Construction Style
5 Ply Construction
In order to maximize the qualities of engineered wood, many Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
products use five ply construction (sandwiching a piece of engineered wood between
four layers of veneer).
Veneers
Also, at minimum two layers of veneer are required on each panel face to prevent
telegraphing. Telegraphing occurs when underlying wood grain can be seen through the
finish. A solid frame may also be added where a more durable, shaped edge is needed.