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 second floor, featuring a geometric marquetry of wood, marble and brass on the floor and walls, has a handwoven carpet made from reed and leather from Morocco juxtaposed with 1940s furniture by French architect and designer Pierre Chapo. —

Lily Templeton, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025 The carriage is instilled with the artist’s imagination, so there are hidden compartments and even secret messages layered in the intricate marquetry, the latter a collaboration between JR and Atelier Philippe Allemand. —

Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Even the elevator’s interior is clad in custom marquetry. —

Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024 Not to be missed is the insane marquetry painting of Alison Elizabeth Taylor, in which different types of wood are arranged to look almost seamless. —

Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marquetry