Finish Rooms the Elegant Way With Marquetry Furniture

by Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. · 9 photos · 11 comments

traditional living room by Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

This is an example of a French-style 19th-century marquetry desk. The drawers display a delicate flower and vine pattern, which is embellished with gold ormolu on the Queen Anne–style legs.

by Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

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This formal powder room features an antique 19th-century French marquetry commode. Its look is quite formal paired with the 19th-century carved and gilded Italian antique mirror. Note the gold finish of the faucets, adding another touch of opulence.

by Isler Homes

traditional living room by Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

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Even simple marquetry can add a distinctive and surprising touch. This starburst design adds elegant detail to this warm wood fireplace surround and mantel.

by Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

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Truly a work of art, this pool table features several different wood grains for a fanciful custom effect. The different wood grains contrast one another beautifully.

by Just Joh

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This wood box has a pattern typical of the 19th century. Whenever I see boxes like these in antiques stores, I always buy them. They look good anywhere, including in traditional and modern interiors.

by Clarkson Potter

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This is a good example of how marquetry can work in a transitional setting. One elegant starburst centered on the vanity adds simple elegance to this powder room.

by ANN SACKS

traditional powder room by Tucker & Marks

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Layers of texture are featured in this rosy powder room, including marquetry on panels, the crown molding and the frame. Notice the tone-on-tone wallpaper that tops off this room to perfection. I'm sure visitors make several visits to powder their nose.

by Tucker & Marks

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A casual traditional living room is graced with an antique glass-front armoire. This piece features several different wood grains. The patterns are more typical of Italian styling, with landscape scenes on the crown portion and the bottom drawers.

by Branca, Inc.

traditional entry by Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

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A French 19th-century commode graces this formal entry. The pattern is typical of this era and features two tones of mahogany depicting flowers and instruments on the sides. The piece is topped with a vintage marble slab.

by Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

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kennedytarheel *drool*

4 months ago · Like ·

Francesca I love marquetry. It's actually something I have been attempting to teach myself for several years now… I don't have any pictures of my unsuccessful pieces but I may have a picture of a successful piece relatively soon. Wish me luck :-)

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Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. Good luck Francesca. Post pictures when you're done. Thank you for your comments.
Charmean Neithart

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A. Peltier Interiors One of my very first jobs as a designer was working for a showroom that specialized in french antiques. I loved their complexity and just one of these amazing pieces in a room takes it to a whole new level.

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Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. Agreed Amy. fine marquetry from one piece gives the effect of 5 well-placed pieces. Thanks for your comments. Charmean Neithart

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trasgorshek Stunning, absolutely gorgeous! We have an antique dealer close by and she has the most amazing european pieces in her showroom. Every time I see wood veneer patterned piece I want to take it home, unfortunately my wallet tells me otherwise.

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Casart Coverings Beautiful illustrations of marquetry. First time I've seen it in paneling as in the powder room. It is so rich and opulent that a little goes a long way. For me, too much in one space makes it difficult to appreciate the workmanship and detail that you would if just one focal piece. Well done, Charmean!

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Paul D'Amico - Period Design Congratulations, very 'comme il faut' interiors Charmen. I happen to have 2 marqueterie bits of furniture myself. I humbly admit they are English and thus not as expensive as the French ones you show. I like them a lot all the same. It's a shame their function is redundant, nevertheless, they are beautiful to see and have. I would advise anyone with means to add period furniture to their renovation list. I love that pool table. Thank you Charmen.

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CAROLE MEYER Elegant examples.

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Techra Design wonderfull,nice furniture with amazing interior design,thanks my firend.

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Eleanor Day I think it is beautiful but should be limited to one piece per room. My Mother has several pieces that are spread throughout her house so that they are the focal point in that room. I prefer the more subtle to the high contrast type.

3 months ago · Like ·