Pioneered as a modern material to aid mass furniture production and championed by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, plywood’s mouldable qualities make it a favourite with designers. Celebrated at the V&A’s latest exhibition, see pieces like Made.com’s Esme sideboard (pictured above, £349) Plywood: Material of the Modern World, at the V&A until Nov 12. www.vam.ac.uk/plywood
