parquetry

[pahr-ki-tree]

noun

1. mosaic work of wood used for floors, wainscoting, etc.; marquetry.

parquetry

/ ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ /

noun

1. a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, esp as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture Compare marquetry

Word History and Origins

Origin of parquetry¹

From the French word parqueterie, dating back to 1835–45. See parquet, -ery

Example Sentences

Although early on he had restored virtually every surface, including the parquetry floors and boiserie, the décor was relatively stark — at least for him — and done in shades of ivory and wheat.

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Out of “sheer boredom” with his day-to-day work, Mr. Stamper began experimenting with parquetry, a technique that uses wood veneer, arranged in geometric patterns, to decorate furniture.

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In my Brisbane project, for example, we used rugs and marble parquetry to designate different areas in a big space.

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Inside, ceiling frescoes, walls finished with marmorino plaster, and rustic parquetry floors lend a refined but cozy atmosphere.

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This architectural jewelry box mimics a Georgian townhouse and features several types of wood: The parquetry is made from sycamore and harewood, and the brickwork is burr walnut.

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