Learn about antiques - Marquetry vs Parquetry

LEARN ABOUT ANTIQUES

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Inlays

• Inlays are most commonly made of different types of woods and in varying colors.

• Inlays can also be made with bone, ivory, brass, mother-of-pearl, pewter and tortoise shell.

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What’s the difference between marquetry and parquetry?

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MarquetryApplied veneers to form decorative forms and images.

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Marquetry

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ParquetrySimilar technique to marquetry, but inlays form different

geometric patterns

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Parquetry

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