Intarsia

Intarsia is a form of wood inlaying that is similar to marquetry. The practice dates from before the 7th century AD.

The technique inserts sections of wood within the solid wood matrix of floors and walls or of tabletops and other furniture; by contrast marquetry assembles a pattern out of veneers glued upon the carcass.

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