Three-dimensionally bendable and deformable surface element and method for production thereof

In a method for producing a three-dimensionally bendable surface element (3D surface element) from wood or a wood composite material, a workpiece made of wood, layered wood or a composite made of wood and one or more other surface materials is used, the thickness of the workpiece being greater than the thickness of the 3D surface element to be produced, in particular, the thickness is at least 5% greater than the thickness of the 3D surface element to be produced. Narrow grooves spaced apart from one another are introduced into the workpiece, wherein the depth of each groove is greater than or equal to the thickness of the 3D surface element and less than the thickness of the workpiece. Subsequently, a portion of the workpiece, which exceeds the thickness of the 3D surface element to be produced, is separated from the remaining 3D surface element, or is treated such that at least temporarily there is no secure bonding of the regions separated by the grooves, the regions of the workpiece, which are separated f