We work mainly from Birch, laminated on-site in order to monitor quality and offer you more choice of finishes.

One core material
Latvian birch plywood, from FSC-certified forests is our core material. We like its structural integrity, its lightness and its sustainability.
Most of the forests in Latvia are state-owned, and considered one of the main resources of the country. Thanks to a constant re-plantation programme, Latvian forests are currently growing by more than 10 % a year. 



Note: On some of our ply products, we seal the edges of the material with a mixture of oil and wax. Although all these finishes are waterproof, birch is not a timber you can leave outdoors for too long.

Four standard facings

High pressure laminates:
- White (top left)
- Dark Brown (top right)
This is a melamine coated laminate, manufactured under high pressure and temperature with a scratch and heat resistance equivalent to Formica.

Hardwood facings:
- American White Oak (bottom right)
- Black Walnut (bottom left)
This is a natural material, that we hand-finish with a mix of oil and wax, it will age nicely, especially if maintained with another coat of oil from time to time (top up bottles available from the shop).

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If you need a sample of our finishes to make up your mind then send us an email with your name, address and which material you would like.
MaterialSamples@untothislast.co.uk

Bespoke Facings
We are now able to offer you a wide range of coloured laminates to select for your order. We recommend that you visit us in store to view our colour range, an overview is available here.
Sample list

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Solid Laminate
Resistant to heat, water, sharp knives... We use it for our tableware range. A black core with white faces. Made from waste paper and resin.


Polypropylene (P)
A white, semi-translucent plastic with a fine leathery grain and good light diffusion properties. We use it for lamps and as internal lining.


Aeroply 1.5 mm birch ply
Good resistance to temperature and very flexible. We use it for lamps. An internal layer of mahogany gives it a reddish glow when lit from behind.