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parquetry
[ pahr-ki-tree ]
noun
- mosaic work of wood used for floors, wainscoting, etc.; marquetry.
parquetry
/ ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ /
noun
- 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of parquetry1
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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