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parquetry
noun
par·que·try
ˈpär-kə-trē 
plural parquetries
: work in the form of usually geometrically patterned wood laid or inlaid especially for floors
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The interiors flow across several micro-environments and spreads of beautiful French parquetry—from the bedroom and adjoining bathroom (spot the mosaic hand on the shower floor), to the low-slung cocoon-like daybed to a convertible dining table that expands to seat five friends.
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Katharine Sohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2024
The parquetry presentation spans the entire sweep of paneling behind the seats and extends onto the doors.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2023
In terms of decor, Bosco is replete with decidedly posh furnishings that elegantly contrast charming original features, such as brass portholes, oak paneling and parquetry flooring.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2022
At a dinner at a corporate retreat in Hungary, Logan, determined to stop leaks to the press, invents Boar on the Floor, a game in which executives suspected of betrayal are forced to crawl and chase sausages on the parquetry.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2021
And while the table in today's question has some parquetry work, its swag and floral design is marquetry.
—Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Star Tribune, 8 June 2021
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Katharine Sohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2024
The parquetry presentation spans the entire sweep of paneling behind the seats and extends onto the doors.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2023
In terms of decor, Bosco is replete with decidedly posh furnishings that elegantly contrast charming original features, such as brass portholes, oak paneling and parquetry flooring.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2022
At a dinner at a corporate retreat in Hungary, Logan, determined to stop leaks to the press, invents Boar on the Floor, a game in which executives suspected of betrayal are forced to crawl and chase sausages on the parquetry.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2021
And while the table in today's question has some parquetry work, its swag and floral design is marquetry.
—Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Star Tribune, 8 June 2021
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“Parquetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parquetry. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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parquetry
noun
par·que·try
ˈpär-kə-trē
plural parquetries
: a patterned wood inlay used especially for floors
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