Whether you’re an architectural millworker, furniture maker, cabinet shop, or serious DIY woodworker, GL Veneer offers the widest array of wood veneer sheets, backers, and expert guidance you need to take your project to the next level.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve helped customers source exceptional veneer with unmatched expertise and quality. Raw veneer, paper-backed, everything in between — we’ve got you covered.
Every Veneer Type Your Project Needs
Every furniture project has different requirements, so GL Veneer offers a full range of wood veneer types with the right backer options for virtually any layup:
- Raw Veneer — traditional press work
- Paper-Backed Veneer — easier handling and flexibility
- Wood-Backed Veneer — added stability
- Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Veneer — quick applications
Not sure which option is right? Call us and we’ll walk you through the choices, helping you select the best veneer for your project.
200+ Wood Species
From walnut, oak, maple, and cherry to rare, exotic species, GL Veneer stocks one of the world’s largest collections of wood veneer sheets.
We also specialize in sketch-faced veneer, where carefully sequenced leaves create dramatic, symmetrical grain patterns across a panel — creating true statement pieces.
Any Cut. Any Match.
The way veneer is sliced and matched defines its appearance. Each cut creates its own figure, movement, and character. While book and slip matching help define the finished look across larger panels. GL’s experienced team can help you select the right cut and match for your design:
Cut Match
- Flat Cut / Plain Slice – Match
- Quarter Sawn – Book Match
- Rift Cut – Slip Match
Need Finished Panels? We Can Lay Them Up.
If you’d rather skip the layup process, we can supply fully veneered panels ready for fabrication. From cabinetry to custom sunbursts and sketch-figured tabletops that mix species, we’ll build finished panels you’ll simply never get from a distributor. We also offer edge banding for a seamless, professional finish.
Hand-Select Your Veneer or We’ll Ship It Direct
Choosing veneer is as much about touch as appearance. Which is why so many of our customers love coming to our 200,000 sq.ft. warehouse to hand-select their veneer — walking the floor with one of our experts, matching the grain, checking the figure, pulling flitches in sequence.
But if you can’t come to us, we’re always happy to ship your order directly to you — selecting your veneer with the same care and expertise we provide in person.
Our Favorite Wood Species for Furniture
Dining tables
- Figured Walnut — rich, dramatic grain
- Quarter-Sawn Flakey White Oak — tight ray fleck, very durable
- Teak — warm tone, naturally stable
- Walnut Burl — statement centerpiece figure
- Bubinga — deep red-brown, stunning under finish
Cabinets & Case Goods
- Flat-Cut Maple — clean, consistent, takes stain well
- Rift-Cut White Oak — vertical grain, contemporary look
- Cherry — warm tone that deepens beautifully over time
- Wenge — bold dark grain for modern cabinetry
- Anigre — light, even face for painted or clear finish
Talk to an expert
One of our greatest resources isn’t found on a shelf — it’s our people. With decades of experience, the GL Veneer team loves talking shop. If you’re spec’ing a project, matching an existing finish, or just getting started — give us a call, send us an email, or stop by. We’ll point you in the right direction
Why Furniture Makers Trust GL Veneer
Plenty of companies sell wood veneer online. But few offer bespoke wood veneer sheets for furniture backed by genuine expertise, a wide variety of premium wood species, and a team that’s as passionate about wood us — all under one roof.
Whether you’re building one heirloom piece or furnishing an entire commercial project, with GL, you’ll be working with people who know wood veneer as well as you know your craft.
