Oyster veneering is a type of veneering that was introduced in the 17th century. This technique is indicative of William and Mary furnishings. This type of veneering is called "oyster" because the grain resembles an oyster shell.
Oyster veneering is performed by slicing smaller branches of certain trees diagonally across the grain. The veneer is typically sliced very thick, which means that even if oyster veneering is completed in modern day, the finished result looks antique.
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The most commonly used tree types are walnut, yew, kingwood or olive trees. The circular "oyster" pattern is then veneered one on top of the other, somewhat resembling a log pile. Each branch has a different grain from another branch, so each veneer panel is unique. This gives every piece of furniture that instills oyster veneering its own individual look. The effect of oyster veneering is very dramatic once completed.
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