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Solid wood vs. real wood: differences explained in Detail

  • Oct 29, 2025
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Wood does not equal wood: terms such as solid wood and real wood furniture can confuse the Non-expert easily. We explain to you the difference between the two designations.

Solid wood

  • The term solid wood is a little misleading. It is solid wood, however, for example, in the case of solid wood panels several layers of wood to create a glued together. The individual layers are generally of the same thickness.
  • The wood is solid, but not a continuous piece of wood. This would then be used as a full wood referred to.
  • Solid wood has the great advantage compared to solid wood, that is also smaller wooden parts can be used and unsightly Spots or damage such as knots away.
Plywood is real wood (image: Pixabay)

Real wood is not available for raw wood

The term real wood is not necessarily a sign of quality.
  • Real wood furniture are made of wood, but not necessarily in its original Form.
  • Under this category fall also, Particleboard and fiberboard, as well as simple plywood.
  • Only in the case of the term "veneer of real wood," you can actually assume that real wood on a work-piece is opened, even if only as a thin layer.
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