Engineered wood furniture is made of composite materials formed by binding particles, strands, and fibers to make plywood, veneers, and fiberboards. It is considered 100% real wood, but it has a different makeup than solid wood. Engineered wood is comprised of layers of material, with a genuine wood veneer as the top layer and other high-quality and high-density fiberwoods as the lower layers. Unlike solid wood, engineered wood is largely manmade and its many layers are held together with adhesive. Some benefits of engineered wood furniture include its resistance to warping and moisture, and its ability to produce long, flat surfaces. However, it can be harder to repair than solid wood furniture, and some chemicals used in production can be toxic.

Solid wood furniture, on the other hand, is crafted using unadulterated slabs of lumber directly sourced from trees. It is made of a single, solid piece of wood, and generally, a piece of solid wood furniture will be crafted from several pieces of solid wood fastened together to create the piece. Solid wood furniture is more eco-friendly than engineered wood furniture, as it uses very little energy during the production process and is sourced from managed forests.

In summary, engineered wood furniture is made of composite materials and is held together with adhesive, while solid wood furniture is made of a single, solid piece of wood. Engineered wood furniture is resistant to warping and moisture, but can be harder to repair and may contain toxic chemicals. Solid wood furniture is more eco-friendly and can be crafted from several pieces of solid wood.