: 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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Examples of marquetry in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe dial of the edition is covered with a blue-green enamel background, dotted with a perfectly uniform pattern of white enamel and pink mother-of-pearl marquetry flowers.—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 Within the confines of a modest 38mm white gold case, Hermès employs traditional enamel work along with the application of silk threads and colorful leather marquetry in this truly one-of-a-kind design.—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 The first one is malachite, which is usually used in thin slices for dials, but in an unusual twist, Bulgari creates a marquetry composition made of malachite inlay.—Carol Besler, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 The show includes contemporary furniture, art furniture, traditional furniture, veneering, woodcarving, marquetry furniture, wood sculpture and woodturning.—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024 Or the truly impressive marquetry that works pieces of red leather into the shape of a fish.—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023 There are intricate straw marquetry panels by Studio François Mascarello, and a wall hanging by Atelier Antonin Anzil.—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2023 Lino reappeared to demonstrate another perk, pulling open magnetic doors in the mother-of-pearl marquetry that revealed a large window onto the corridor, which now gave me views from both sides of the train.—Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023 Opening in 2021 after six years of intensive renovations, the dazzling decor blends an old-world spirit with more modish touches, from lavish bathrooms clad in Italian marble and French lacquer marquetry to contemporary artworks and a cutting-edge spa and fitness center.—Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French marqueterie, from marqueter to checker, inlay, from marque mark
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