parquetry

American  

[pahr-ki-tree] / ˈpɑr kɪ tri /

noun

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

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parquetry British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of parquetry

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.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

But most nights they dine together in the kitchen, where Martino Gamper, the Italian furniture designer who resurfaces old pieces with vibrantly colored parquetry, provided the butter-colored cabinet and the kitchen table.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2014

He stained the parquetry dark to contrast with light carpeting.

From Architectural Digest • Dec. 21, 2009

At Stakna Monastery, perched on its floodplain outcrop, a portly monk shows us around dusky shrines, shammies tied to his feet to polish the parquetry as he shuffles along.

From Washington Post

The floor, where his footprints had disturbed the even gray film of dust, was of fine close parquetry and had been generously strewn everywhere with a mica-like powder.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie

Related Words

• color
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