Marquetry

Marquetry requires a lot of attention to detail since it's an intricit technique forming aesthetic pictures, patters, and designs.  Marquetry is an excellent way to make use of those little left over pieces found around the shop. Cutting and gluing together a marquetry image takes a lot of time and patience.

Rose marquetry image on jewelry bureau 

Combination of parquetry and marquetry 

In the earliest marquetry work the wood would be combined with gems, precious metals, pearls, and other material. Please see our 3,000 nail head custom cabinet for an example of fine metals used as ornaments in wood furniture.