Face Veneer
Paldao
Species: Paldao (Dracontomelum dao)
Origin: Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago)
Manufacturing method: sliced
Colouring: light brown over greyish to olive-brown
Available certified: No
The paldao, also called “dao” belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae and originates from the Southeast Asia. With its decorative texture, it has long been used as a walnut replacement, but is now regarded as an independent type of wood and is often used in interior design. The veneer of the paldao is mainly used in the production of furniture and parquet.