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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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Thoughtful use of natural materials throughout the suite, including rich woods (most notably the Sycamore used for radial marquetry panels), glass, travertine and richly veined Calacatta viola marble.
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Rima Suqi, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
One wall has a jewelry display case surrounded in straw marquetry, an artistic craft that dates to the 17th century.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The journey starts in China, with Qianlong Palace in Beijing’s Forbidden City, whose marquetry inspired jewels including a geometric cuff.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Opening in 2021 after six years of intensive renovations, the dazzling decor blends an old-world spirit with more modish touches, from lavish bathrooms clad in Italian marble and French lacquer marquetry to contemporary artworks and a cutting-edge spa and fitness center.
—Vogue, 8 July 2024
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Rima Suqi, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
One wall has a jewelry display case surrounded in straw marquetry, an artistic craft that dates to the 17th century.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The journey starts in China, with Qianlong Palace in Beijing’s Forbidden City, whose marquetry inspired jewels including a geometric cuff.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Opening in 2021 after six years of intensive renovations, the dazzling decor blends an old-world spirit with more modish touches, from lavish bathrooms clad in Italian marble and French lacquer marquetry to contemporary artworks and a cutting-edge spa and fitness center.
—Vogue, 8 July 2024
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“Marquetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquetry. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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