Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Chen Chen (Antiaris toxicaria)—often referred to as African White Wood—is a premier choice for designers seeking a clean, neutral palette without the heavy grain patterns of traditional temperate hardwoods. Our Chen Chen veneer panels are manufactured by bonding our premium, hand-selected wood veneer sheets to a variety of high-quality industrial cores. This process provides a light, creamy-white to pale straw color that brings a bright, airy feel to any interior space while ensuring structural stability.
As a high-performance architectural surface, Chen Chen offers a high degree of visual consistency. The natural luster of the wood veneer sheets provides a sophisticated, "combed" look, making these panels an excellent alternative to species like White Maple or Bleached Ash for high-end modern projects.
The neutral, contemporary aesthetic of Chen Chen wood veneer panels makes them highly versatile for a variety of interior applications:
Modern Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry: The pale tones are perfect for slab-style doors in minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired designs.
Corporate Office Millwork: Provides a bright, professional foundation for reception desks, conference room walls, and executive suites.
Retail Fixtures & Displays: Its light color makes it an ideal backdrop for luxury products, allowing the merchandise to remain the focal point.
Ceiling & Wall Paneling: The uniform appearance of Chen Chen allows for seamless transitions across large surfaces, creating a monolithic and expansive wooden environment.
We source and manufacture our Chen Chen panels to meet the rigorous demands of professional architectural shops:
Superior Color Uniformity: We select our Chen Chen wood veneer sheets for their brightness and lack of gray or brown mineral streaks, ensuring a high-grade "white wood" finish.
Refined Visual Consistency: Our panels are processed to maintain a tight, clean appearance across the entire face, ensuring predictable results for large installations.
Substrate Versatility: By applying our wood veneer sheets to industrial-grade cores—including MDF, Particle Board, and Veneer Core Plywood—we provide the stability required for this light-density African species.
Exceptional Stain & Finish Receptivity: While beautiful in its natural pale state, the open-to-medium pore structure of these veneer faces takes light stains and "pickled" finishes exceptionally well.
Botanical Name: Antiaris toxicaria
Common Names: Chen Chen, Antiaris, African White Wood, Ako
Visual Profile: Clean, Uniform Character
Color Profile: Creamy White to Pale Yellow-Brown
Substrate Options: MDF, Particle Board, Plywood Core
