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parquetry

[ pahr-ki-tree ]

noun

  1. mosaic work of wood used for floors, wainscoting, etc.; marquetry.


parquetry

/ ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ /

noun

  1. a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, esp as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture Compare marquetry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parquetry1

From the French word parqueterie, dating back to 1835–45. See parquet, -ery
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Example Sentences

Although early on he had restored virtually every surface, including the parquetry floors and boiserie, the décor was relatively stark — at least for him — and done in shades of ivory and wheat.

Out of “sheer boredom” with his day-to-day work, Mr. Stamper began experimenting with parquetry, a technique that uses wood veneer, arranged in geometric patterns, to decorate furniture.

In my Brisbane project, for example, we used rugs and marble parquetry to designate different areas in a big space.

Inside, ceiling frescoes, walls finished with marmorino plaster, and rustic parquetry floors lend a refined but cozy atmosphere.

This architectural jewelry box mimics a Georgian townhouse and features several types of wood: The parquetry is made from sycamore and harewood, and the brickwork is burr walnut.

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