What kind of material is the 'E1 grade MDF' written in the furniture description?
When looking at the material information of sideboards or TV stands, you may wonder about the grade standards for engineered wood and whether it is suitable for indoor use.
E1 grade MDF is engineered wood with formaldehyde emissions that meet indoor furniture standards, and VILLA RECORDS makes products by adding natural wood veneer to it.
MDF is a board made by binding wood fibers and pressing them densely; compared to solid wood, it shrinks and warps less, so it is widely used to stably balance furniture. The grade attached to the material name indicates the amount of formaldehyde emitted from the adhesive used when molding the board. E1 grade is the baseline grade permitted in Korea for making indoor furniture, a standard that can be used with confidence in spaces with everyday ventilation.
Both VILLA RECORDS's curved TV stand and curved sideboard 1 use E1 grade MDF as their framework and are finished by overlaying natural wood veneer on the surface[1][2]. This structure maintains a straight shape without bending using stable engineered boards, while allowing you to enjoy the unique grain of natural wood on the visible outer surfaces.
We have not yet confirmed whether there are lineups that apply material grades other than E1 grade.