marquetry

noun

mar·que·try | \ ˈmär-kə-trē

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variants: or less commonly marqueterie

Definition of marquetry

: 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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In this evening’s show, for instance, what might have looked like a printed interpretation of Egyptian tomb paintings was actually highly detailed feather marquetry—like inlaid puzzle pieces. — Amy Verner, Vogue, "Vogue Got an Exclusive Tour of Chanel’s Ateliers While Tonight’s Métiers d’Art Collection Was Being Made," 5 Dec. 2018 The color was used in the marquetry on the range hood, on the leather lining of the cabinets and in the Le Creuset tea kettle. — Jura Koncius, The Seattle Times, "Sick of all-white kitchens? Here are six ways to spice things up," 16 Oct. 2018 This room includes a spectacular marquetry cabinet by Adam Goodrum and Arthur Seigneur. — Wendy Goodman, The Cut, "Twelve dazzling moments at the Milan Furniture Fair.," 26 Apr. 2018 Straw marquetry covered the walls, wood fretwork was painted to look like white enamel, and the air was filled with the aroma of sandalwood incense. — Moira Hodgson, WSJ, "‘Diving for Starfish’ Review: The Affair L’Étoile de Mer," 22 Mar. 2018 The family room, which has straw marquetry dragonflies on the walls, can also be used as a fourth bedroom. — Lauren Ro, Curbed, "Designer’s dazzling ‘clock house’ wants $3.6M outside NYC," 20 Mar. 2018 Iran, to her, is mirror-work, marquetry, turquoise, faded glory. — Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, "India Mahdavi, Virtuoso of Color," 20 Dec. 2017 But with adult patients Deschamps-Braly aimed for something closer to marquetry. — Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, "The Story of a Trans Woman’s Face," 12 Mar. 2018 Walnut and oak beds and bureaus used inlaid marquetry for their quality workmanship and decoration. — Ann Norman, cleveland.com, "Exhibitions highlighted Victorian influences on American design: Yenke Peddler antiques," 8 Mar. 2018

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