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marqueterie

marqueterie

9.9
A decorative method that uses thin pieces of wood set into a surface to make patterns, often on furniture
  • noun
  • /ˌmɑr.kəˈtɛr.i/
  • Specialized
translation icon : marquetería
  • The antique table features exquisite marqueterie designs.

Examples

  • He studied traditional marqueterie techniques to create custom furniture pieces.

  • The antique cabinet was decorated with intricate marqueterie depicting floral scenes.

  • Experts restored the faded marqueterie on the tabletop to its former glory.

  • She loves the marqueterie on her grandfather's desk.

  • The artisan created a beautiful table using marqueterie, inlaying different woods to form intricate designs.

  • Her living room was adorned with a cabinet featuring marqueterie, showcasing stunning floral patterns.

  • The marqueterie work on the antique dresser adds a touch of elegance to the whole room.

Synonyms

marquetry
vsmarqueterie
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Artists fit small pieces of wood or other materials into a surface to make patterns

focuses specifically on inlaid veneer pieces rather than varied materials

Surface Forms

marqueterie singular
marqueteries plural

Etymology

Marqueterie comes from French marqueter, a word for carefully cutting and fitting small pieces of wood; think of it as a 'wood patchwork' or 'mosaic' that makes pictures. That's why marqueterie means the decorative work of fitting thin wood pieces into furniture.