Frame construction: Hooker Furniture uses carefully chosen solid wood and selects wood veneers over durable wood products in our furniture construction. The use of veneers enables more decorative looks unattainable with solid wood. Veneers are used over durable wood products such as medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and particle board, made of renewable resources. MDF and particle board are used in quality furniture for areas that need to be stable, such as large surfaces. These durable wood products do not expand and contract with heat and cold and do not absorb moisture as much as solid wood, which results in stronger and longer-lasting furniture.