inlay

A type of surface decoration that is created by insetting into a solid base a pattern composed of colored woods or other materials such as ivory, mother of pearl or metals. Inlay is recessed into a solid carcase, as opposed to marquetry, which is done with veneer. Also referred to as “intarsia” in italian.

Antiques From Our Gallery

Item No. 820 Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century. 25" high by 58" wide by 23½" deep

Item No. 439 Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century. 38" wide by 20" deep (when closed) 35" deep (when opened) by 43½" high