Veneered woods have had a bad rap, this come primarily from the early part of the 19th century where veneering became common place in a lot of furniture however the glues used were not moisture resistant and delamination was possible.
Modern Veneered timber use high quality glues and has the same moisture resistant qualities as solid wood.
The best cuts of timber are reserved for veneers giving the most interesting patterns.
A combination of solid wood and veneered wood can produce a strong stable piece of furniture.