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marquetry
noun
mar·que·try
ˈmär-kə-trē 
variants
or less commonly marqueterie
: decorative work in which elaborate patterns are formed by the insertion of pieces of material (such as wood, shell, or ivory) into a wood veneer that is then applied to a surface (as of a piece of furniture)
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There are many thoughtful touches—a handmade olive wood marquetry backgammon set by Greek company Manopoulos, a full shoe cleaning set, large format Ortigia toiletries plus instinctive and easy to use lighting, shower controls and curtain systems.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Design and Accommodations With glossy lacquered wood, intricate marquetry, sumptuous fabrics, and lamps by Lalique and Baccarat, the VSOE exudes Jazz Age glamour.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Bailey’s marquetry portrait took more than 4 months to make, using 180 different pieces of veneer, according to Rolls-Royce.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In a stunning display of intricate marquetry, the design is assembled piece by piece of wood fabricated to resemble the grain and texture of endangered woods such as ebony, teak, wenge, rosewood and zebrawood.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Design and Accommodations With glossy lacquered wood, intricate marquetry, sumptuous fabrics, and lamps by Lalique and Baccarat, the VSOE exudes Jazz Age glamour.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Bailey’s marquetry portrait took more than 4 months to make, using 180 different pieces of veneer, according to Rolls-Royce.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In a stunning display of intricate marquetry, the design is assembled piece by piece of wood fabricated to resemble the grain and texture of endangered woods such as ebony, teak, wenge, rosewood and zebrawood.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Marquetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquetry. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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