parquetry
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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
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.
In my Brisbane project, for example, we used rugs and marble parquetry to designate different areas in a big space.
From Architectural Digest
Inside, ceiling frescoes, walls finished with marmorino plaster, and rustic parquetry floors lend a refined but cozy atmosphere.
From Architectural Digest
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.
From Architectural Digest
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