Which decorative technique involves applying small pieces of veneer to a surface to form patterns or pictures on furniture?

Which decorative technique involves applying small pieces of veneer to a surface to form patterns or pictures on furniture?

• A. Intarsia
• B. Inlay
• C. Parquetry
• D. Marquetry

Answer: (D)

Marquetry is the technique described. It involves applying thin pieces of veneer to the surface of furniture to create pictures or patterns, using contrasts in wood grain and color to build a mosaic-like image across a panel, lid, or door. This differs from inlay, where pieces are set into recesses so the surface remains flush; and from parquetry, which is mostly about geometric patterns, often on floors or large surfaces. Intarsia is similar to marquetry in using wood pieces to form a picture, but marquetry specifically emphasizes laying veneer pieces onto the surface to compose the design.

Marquetry is the technique described. It involves applying thin pieces of veneer to the surface of furniture to create pictures or patterns, using contrasts in wood grain and color to build a mosaic-like image across a panel, lid, or door.

This differs from inlay, where pieces are set into recesses so the surface remains flush; and from parquetry, which is mostly about geometric patterns, often on floors or large surfaces. Intarsia is similar to marquetry in using wood pieces to form a picture, but marquetry specifically emphasizes laying veneer pieces onto the surface to compose the design.