vote- best looking veenered monitors?

I'll second the Omegas. I had TS1s with Sapele and they looked stunning. I couldn't believe the finish on them for an $800 speaker.

Dynaudio 1.3 mk2's in birdseye maple.

Take a look at Dynaudio's Focus line.

you have to see Vienna's live, they really look like a nice piece of furniture (and very expensive). i've seen some of the speakers you've mentioned and they're not even close to any Vienna Acoustics line. don't forget, one of the VA co-owner is at the same time owner of fine furniture company, and you know Austria knows things or two about it!

Salk sound. Custom wood and finishes. The only downside is waiting to have your custom speakers built.