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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In the kitchen, the designer even recreated the original marquetry wood floor, though there were also structural reasons for ripping up and replacing the parquet. —

Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 They are placed on the dial in an irregular pattern meant to represent formation of the Giant’s Causeway using marquetry, an artisan inlay technique. —

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Compression Next, a roller evenly distributes adhesive to a hardwood board for the marquetry to be pressed. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024 The backgammon playing pieces—which are also used to play checkers—are encased in a gold-metal finish and fitted with a leather base to protect the marquetry surfaces. —

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