The Art of Design Issue 79 2026 | Page 18

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HAVWOODS’ ELEGANTE VENEER

Havwoods’ Elegante Veneer offers a refined approach to introducing natural texture and character across interior surfaces.
Designed for use on walls, ceilings, furniture and joinery, the collection lends itself to applications ranging from tactile kitchen cabinetry to sculptural feature walls, bringing depth and warmth to contemporary schemes.
Manufactured from reconstituted Italian ALPI veneer made from fast-growing Ayous- a sustainably sourced timber native to West and Central Africa- Elegante Veneers combine environmental consideration with technical performance. Engineered for stability, the lightweight sheets deliver the aesthetic of solid timber with enhanced consistency and flexibility. Available in 21 profiles, three shapes and eight colours, from deep Ebony to cool White Oak, the veneers are created by bleaching, staining and layering thin Ayous sheets to replicate a wide range of timber grains without using endangered species.
The collection also includes Elegante Flatsheet, with matching species options and four additional finishes, plus fire and moistureresistant specifications available on request. www. havwoods. com / uk