I've been commissioned to build a reproduction of a Gio Ponti desk. I'm attempting to match the detail of the edge moulding + veneer. My best guess from studying the images is that a hardwood moulding was applied before the veneer was applied.

I'm thinking about hammer veneering these sides after the desk is constructed. Is there a better way to skin this cat?

Anyone have an alternative idea?

I'm really trying to avoid simply applying the moulding like a simple edge banding which I don't think would look very elegant.

Thank you.

Brant

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