Sustainability is becoming an increasingly crucial focus across various industries, reigniting interest in wood as a material. The major objective of this project is to pave the way for the transition of wood from a conventionally utilized resource to a highly functional and, at the same time, aesthetic material. From this transformation, wood will emerge as a game-changing material of the future, as it also features outstanding properties in terms of sustainability. The work presents the realization of a transparent touch sensor on recon veneers. The touch sensor relies on an interdigital capacitor (IDC), screen-printed using silver nanowire ink. Applying a protective coating onto the sensor prevents responses to ambient humidity. To enable its broader utility and smart applications, the integration of electronics and sensors into wooden surfaces is essential. Yet, preserving the optical integrity of elegant wood finishes is of paramount importance. The second part is the presentation of a printed electroluminescent (EL) display on wood veneers. The display consists of a four-layer structure: bottom electrode, dielectric, electroluminescent layer, and top electrode, all fabricated using screen-printing techniques.For both parts the targeted preparation and modification of the wood veneers for an optimized coating with printed electronics will be shown, such as the resource-saving compression of the surface to produce an optimal print image The testing of different types of wood with regard to dimensional stability and the application of sensor components incl. an application of coatings and primers for optimal adhesion and integration of the printed electronics while ensuring the necessary properties such as translucency and operability of the sensor elements are part of the project.The final structural component consisting of wood veneer with printed electronic structures and top coating should possess the highest aesthetic standards in terms of appearance.