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marquetry Definition

mar·que·try (mär′kə trē)

noun

decorative inlaid work of wood, ivory, metal, etc., used in furniture and flooring

Etymology: Fr marqueterie < marqueter, to spot, inlay < marque, a mark < OFr merc < ON merki < Gmc *marka, mark

marquetry Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • floral: The case is constructed of oak veneered with walnut with inset panels of bird and floral marquetry.
  • inlaid: Some may even have the benefit of an unusual design, or contain some fine inlaid marquetry.

Modifies a noun

  • work: Marquetry Work inlaid with pieces of various colored woods.
  • inlay: Should you desire, contrasting marquetry inlays can even be incorporated to your design at extra cost.
  • panel: English Heritage have given the formica furnishings, cream colored vitrolite shop-front and interior marquetry panels grade II listed building status.
  • interior: The jaw-dropping marquetry interior - like something out of the Empire State Building - was crafted by Achille Capocci in 1946.
  • pattern: The inlay around the sound hole is various veneers formed into a complex marquetry pattern.
  • case: As your introduction to this craft, you will first design and then produce your own unique coaster mat and marquetry case.