Used as a veneer or inlay, horn lends an organic, precious touch to bespoke furniture. Its natural nuances and singular texture make it a rare material in fine cabinetmaking.
Horn is an ancestral organic material, generally derived from buffalo or ox, which seduces with its singular texture and natural nuances ranging from translucent honey to deep black. In fine cabinetmaking, it is used as a veneer or inlay, mainly on flat or slightly curved surfaces. It is delicately applied by hand, then polished to reveal its natural lustre and unique depth.
This material is considered noble because of its rarity, its natural provenance and the meticulous workmanship it requires. Each piece of horn is different: veining, shade, transparency… Nothing is uniform, and it is precisely this unpredictability that makes it so beautiful.
In high-end furniture, horn brings a precious, lively touch, close to ivory, without reproducing its controversies. It is often used to highlight a detail, frame a drawer front, dress a handle or create subtle contrasts with solid wood.
At Eben&Or, we choose it for its sensory dimension: warm to the touch, vibrant to the eye, horn embodies a discreet nobility that sublimates the most demanding bespoke creations.
