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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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The collection reflects Artek and Marimekko’s pursuit to create long-lasting design, and the production process of this marquetry technique minimizes wood waste.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
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, 25 May 2025
Other details in the home include moldings, marquetry, an original staircase, three gas fireplaces, murals and stained glass.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The terrace living area’s floor lamp, straw marquetry tables, and rattan armchair are all Biltgen designs, and the sofa is by Roda.
—Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
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, 25 May 2025
Other details in the home include moldings, marquetry, an original staircase, three gas fireplaces, murals and stained glass.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The terrace living area’s floor lamp, straw marquetry tables, and rattan armchair are all Biltgen designs, and the sofa is by Roda.
—Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marquetry
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“Marquetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquetry. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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