marquetry
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- noun
- /ˈmɑrkɪtri/
- Specialized
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marquetería
- Or they are sunken, with marquetry wood floors designed to look like Persian rugs.
- marquetry wood
- marquetry on furniture
- mahogany marquetry
Examples
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Marquetry.
Fiction book (1994) -
She took down the picture in its marquetry frame.
Fiction book (1998) -
On the mantle was a photograph in marquetry, a pinkish-gold glass vase, and a bronze figure.
Fiction book (1998) -
Banded by ormolu, the exotic woods of the marquetry top depicted a central cartouche with a detailed musical trophy over a conforming frieze of stylized foliage.
Fiction book (1992) -
The beautiful chest featured intricate marquetry that depicted a serene landscape scene.
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He admired the marquetry on the antique table, which showcased delicate floral designs made from various woods.
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The artisan spent months perfecting the marquetry on the cabinet, using different shades of wood to create a stunning effect.
Synonyms
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Details added to make something look more beautiful
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A pattern made by fitting pieces of wood, metal, or other materials into a surface
A decorative method that uses thin pieces of wood set into a surface to make patterns, often on furniture
A decorative floor made of small wooden pieces arranged in patterns
A decorative floor design made from small wooden pieces
How Decorative
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Marquetry comes from the French word marquet, which meant 'to inlay' or set small pieces into a surface. Think of marquetry as a wooden 'mosaic'—small bits of wood, ivory, or metal are put together to make patterns or pictures, which is why marquetry means decorative inlay work on furniture.