Plywood furniture is made by bonding thin wood layers with glue, then pressing them into shape with heat and pressure so the shell keeps its curve when cooled and finished. To care for it, dust regularly, wipe with a barely damp cloth and dry at once, avoid standing water and solvent cleaners, and keep veneered shells out of strong direct sun.
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- How is plywood furniture made?
- What should you check before buying?
- Which plywood furniture options does this shop offer?
- How do you care for moulded plywood and veneered shells?
- What does it cost and how does delivery work?
- What mistakes should buyers avoid?
- Frequently asked questions
That short answer covers most questions, but buyers usually want more: what “moulded plywood” really means, how it differs from solid wood, what parts are veneer rather than full-thickness timber, and which care steps matter for daily use. For background on the material itself, see this neutral overview of plywood.
In this shop, moulded and veneered wood appears across several ranges, from the Eames Lounge Chairs category with 39 models at €275–€1199 to the Eames Office Chairs category with 38 models at €179–€409 and the Dining Chairs category with 17 models at €90–€249. If you are browsing the wider collection, there are also 4 Designer Lighting models at €190–€479, 8 models in Le Corbusier at €639–€849, 3 Rocking Chairs at €149, 6 Accessories at €139–€479, and 13 items in Special Offers at €90–€849.
How is plywood furniture made?
Moulded plywood is made by layering thin wood veneers with adhesive, then pressing those layers over a form so they cure into a stable curve instead of staying flat. The result is a shell that can be thinner and lighter than a comparable carved solid-wood piece while keeping consistent shape from piece to piece.
The basic process is simple to describe even if the factory tooling is specialised. Thin veneers are stacked with the grain direction arranged for strength, glue is applied between layers, and the pack is pressed in a mould. Heat and pressure bond the layers and lock in the bend. After pressing, the piece is trimmed, sanded and finished, then fitted to its base, mounts or frame.
What buyers often call “bent wood” can therefore mean two different things: steam-bent solid wood, or moulded plywood. The products here are the second type. For example, the moulded plywood lounge chair in the LCW style is a five-piece moulded plywood design at €149–€169, measuring 56 × 62 × 68 cm (W × D × H), with rubber shock mounts that flex as you sit and a chrome-plated steel spine. Depending on the model, the finish is walnut, rosewood, ash or black; the ash version is described as 7-layer laminated veneer.
The same logic carries into larger lounge-chair shells. The leather lounge chair with ottoman range uses moulded plywood shells with wood veneer and a five-star swivel base. Across 26 standard listings, the price band is €799–€999, with overall size 87 × 85 × 84 cm (W × D × H), seat height 42 cm, and ottoman size 64 × 54 × 44 cm. A matching ottoman sold alone is €275 and measures 64 × 54 × 44 cm.
If you want to see a plywood office-chair example rather than a lounge chair, the Decomica D266 Low Back Tan Brown PU Leather Plywood Swivel Chair is €199. It uses PU leather on a plywood shell, has adjustable seat height and seat depth, a 360° swivel on a metal base, weighs 12 kg, and is rated to 150 kg. Its overall size and seat-height range are not published.
What should you check before buying?
Before buying, check four things first: whether the visible wood is moulded plywood with veneer, the chair’s exact dimensions, the upholstery material, and the base or frame material. Those details tell you more about daily use and care than the product photos alone.
Start with construction. A veneered plywood shell is normal in this style of furniture and should not be mistaken for a weakness or a shortcut. What matters is whether the shell is described clearly. In the lounge-chair range, the shells are moulded plywood with wood veneer; in the low lounge chair noted above, the body is five-piece moulded plywood; and in the D266 office chair, the shell is plywood under PU leather.
Next, look at upholstery because care changes with the material. The lounge chair and ottoman versions here, including standard, premium waxy, tall, chair-only and ottoman-only versions, use 100% aniline leather on every part. The D266 is not leather; it is PU leather. The dining-chair shell sets linked below are PU leather on wipe-clean chair forms, not fabric.
Then check size. A standard lounge-chair-and-ottoman set is 87 × 85 × 84 cm with a 42 cm seat height. Tall versions are 84 × 85 × 89 cm, also with a 42 cm seat height, and with the ottoman in front the set takes about 150 cm of depth. The tall version is recommended for sitters around 178 cm and taller.
Finally, check the finish you actually prefer. If you are deciding between walnut veneer and rosewood veneer, those guides explain the look, grain and upkeep in more detail. For the leather side of care, the separate guide on aniline leather is the right next read.
Which plywood furniture options does this shop offer?
The clearest way to compare the range is by category, because that shows how many models there are, the current selling-price band, and the kind of dimensions you can expect. The table below uses current category facts only.
| Category | Models | Price range | Example size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 | €190–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | View category |
| Le Corbusier | 8 | €639–€849 | 56 x 160 x 69 cm | View category |
| Dining Chairs | 17 | €90–€249 | 47 x 53 x 83 cm | View category |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 | €275–€1199 | 84 x 85 x 89 cm | View category |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 | €179–€409 | 59 x 61 x 90 cm | View category |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 | €149–€149 | 63 x 81 x 76 cm | View category |
| Accessories | 6 | €139–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | View category |
| Special Offers | 13 | €90–€849 | 72 x 70 x 91 cm | View category |
Within those categories, useful examples include:
- Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Tan Brown – Walnut Wood – Chrome Base at €889, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H)
- Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Tan Brown – Rose Wood – Chrome Base at €869, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H)
- Classic Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Tan Brown Leather – Walnut Wood Normal Base at €859, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H)
- Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Rose wood – Elephant Base at €949, 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H)
For dining sets, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black is €90, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H), and the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black is €150, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). Dining chairs need minor assembly, for example four screws per chair, with Allen key supplied and instructions in the box.
How do you care for moulded plywood and veneered shells?
Care is straightforward: dust often, wipe with a dry or barely damp soft cloth, then dry the surface, and keep water, alcohol, solvent sprays and abrasive pads away from the wood finish. Most day-to-day damage comes from moisture, heat, harsh cleaners and prolonged direct sun.
A veneered shell is not something to soak or polish heavily. The sensible routine is light dusting, then a barely damp cloth if needed, followed immediately by a dry cloth. Use coasters for drinks placed on veneered wood and do not leave wet items or plant pots directly on the surface. If a cleaner leaves the wood feeling slick or strongly scented, it is probably more aggressive than this finish needs.
Sunlight matters because veneer colour can shift over time, especially on lighter finishes and on any chair kept beside a bright window. Rotate portable pieces occasionally so one side does not darken faster than another. White leather also benefits from being kept out of direct sun.
On mixed-material chairs, care by material. The lounge chairs use 100% aniline leather on every part, so wipe the leather with a dry or barely damp cloth and never use abrasive or solvent cleaners. For that material, see how to clean and care for a leather lounge chair. PU leather wipes clean, and ABS dining-chair shells carry a fade-resistant UV coating and wipe clean.
Metal parts need their own approach. Office chairs use polished or chromed aluminium five-star bases, while lounge-chair frames are listed as stainless steel or chrome depending on the model. For those surfaces, use the separate guide on cleaning chrome on chairs and furniture.
What does it cost and how does delivery work?
Prices depend on the type of piece: moulded plywood lounge chairs start at €149–€169, the D266 plywood office chair is €199, lounge-chair-only versions are €549–€569, standard lounge chair and ottoman sets are €799–€999, and tall lounge chair and ottoman sets are €949–€1199. Delivery terms are the same across the shop.
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivered by DPD, fully tracked. Delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door, and tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched. Weekend delivery is not part of the standard service.
Delivery is free, with no minimum order value, to the 25 countries available at checkout: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The price shown is the price paid, with no extra charge added at checkout and no customs or handling charge collected on delivery in these countries.
Most single-product orders ship in one package. Larger items may arrive in several boxes; a lounge chair and ottoman set typically ships in two packages, and multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Each piece is inspected before boxing. Keep the original packaging during the 14-day return window because returns must be repacked in it.
Returns can be requested within 14 days from delivery. For a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee covering DPD collection. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, the return is free: DPD collects it from the customer’s door and the shop sends a replacement or a full refund. Every piece also carries a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
What mistakes should buyers avoid?
The most common mistakes are assuming veneer means solid wood, using the wrong cleaner, ignoring dimensions, and choosing by colour name without checking the actual material. These are easy to avoid if you read the construction line, the measurements and the upholstery notes before ordering.
The first mistake is expecting a thick solid-wood shell. In this style, the curved shell is normally moulded plywood with veneer. That is the construction, not a defect. The second mistake is using furniture polish, alcohol spray or kitchen degreaser on veneered wood or aniline leather. A soft cloth and minimal moisture are the safe default.
The third mistake is buying a tall or standard lounge-chair size without measuring the room. A tall set takes about 150 cm of depth with the ottoman in front. The fourth is treating all office-chair upholstery as the same. The D266 is PU leather, while leather office-chair models use genuine leather on the seat and front of the backrest with matching leather on the underside and outer back.
A final mistake is ignoring assembly and packaging details. Tall lounge-chair sets take 15–20 minutes to assemble with the tool included, and dining chairs need minor assembly. If you may need to return an item, keep the original boxes until the 14-day window has passed.
Frequently asked questions
Is moulded plywood real wood?
Yes. Moulded plywood is made from real wood veneers laminated together, then pressed into shape. What differs from a carved solid-wood piece is the construction method: layered veneers form the curve, and a visible veneer finish gives the outer wood appearance.
Can you clean veneered plywood with water?
Yes, but only lightly. Use a barely damp cloth, wipe gently, and dry the surface straight away. Do not soak the shell, leave standing water on it, or use steam cleaners, solvent sprays or abrasive pads.
Are the wood shells here solid wood or veneered plywood?
The lounge-chair shells are moulded plywood with wood veneer, and the moulded plywood lounge chair noted above is a five-piece moulded plywood construction. The D266 uses a plywood shell under PU leather. If a seat is upholstered, the wood structure may not be fully visible, but the construction is still listed in the product details.
What if a plywood chair arrives damaged?
Report it within 14 days by email with a few photos. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, DPD collects it from your door free of charge, and the shop arranges a replacement or a full refund. Nothing should be sent back without return authorisation.
Decomica sells reproductions inspired by mid-century designs, identified as such on every product page; they are not made, licensed or endorsed by the original manufacturers or licence holders. The D-series office chairs are Decomica’s own designs.
Last checked: 24 October 2026
Author: Decomica Editorial
