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Rosewood was imported from Brazil and East India and used extensively. Many pieces did not survive due to the fragile characteristics of Rosewood. ”As a result, Belter patented a process for making laminated furniture. Laminated wood consisted of a number of veneer sheets bound together with hot glue. The bounded sheets were then bent under steam pressure, pressed into molds, and then carved. The process produced stronger pieces of furniture that was less costly than traditional carving and allowed for mass production.” This allowed for intricate but lighter “carvings” which were steamed in molds rather than carved. This is the beginning of industrial

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The Genius of John Henry Belter

M.S. Rau