Design in Moulded Plywood

Often relegated to the realm of flooring and utilitarian household items, the humble plywood has arguably played a more influential role in the history of design than any other material. Far from being used simply as a building material, plywood has served the human imagination, bending and twisting through some of the most magnificent structures.

The rise of plywood was inextricably linked to the Industrial Revolution. By joining thin sheets of veneered wood together at right angles, a strong, lightweight material was created that was surprisingly resistant to warping. Furniture makers in th...