Marquetry

//ˈmɑːkɪtɹi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs. uncountable

    "strawen marquetry"

  2. 2
    inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture wordnet
  3. 3
    An example of this work. countable

    "Unkind people asserted that everything in his apartment was for sale and that after he had invited wealthy Americans for an excellent lunch, with vintage wines, one or two of his valuable drawings would disappear, or a marquetry commode would be replaced by one in lacquer."

Etymology

From Middle French marqueterie.

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