Historical Marquetry & Intarsia Furniture

I started out with an “oh my” … but by the end it was a whole lot of “OH MY’s” !!!!!!!
wow… your woodworking radar must have been on full alert …

Thanks for these Martin. I’ve sought out pieces like these to admire in France, Italy, and England myself but they are surely to be found all over Europe. We aren’t so fortunate over here.
Interesting, as I’m sure you are aware, as you move between the languages the terms “intarsia” and “marquetry” become very blurred.

WOW! Gorgeous pieces to be treasured for sure!!!

Amazing pieces, thanks for sharing Martin!

Thanks for sharing! That takes woodworking to a whole new level.

I’m glad yo enjoy it, guys. Time to get inspired by the old master-craftsmen :)

Martin,

What truly amazing craftsmanship!

L/W

It’s absolutely remarkable to think that such fabulous work was done so long ago. It really makes one appreciate the masters

Thanks for sharing this Martin. Amazing work! It does really make you appreciate the old masters!

That must have truly been an amazing time to see all that beautiful work.

Pick one Bently. You do the joinery and I’ll do the marquetry. :-)

Sounds like a great JV, Bently & Paul :) Don’t hesitate.

cool… a group project.
Bentlyj >> you build it
Shipwright >> you marquetry it
Me >>> I’ll take it :D :D :D

Where do I fit, Debbie, huh? LOL

Absolutely stunning works! Thanks for sharing these with us.

I’m sure you could Bently and I’m pretty sure I could do the marquetry (it may take the twelve years available though). :-)
It’s not THAT much harder than this one.

Martin - you get to come to Canada (again) and take pictures of the piece in my home!

Thanks for sharing the pictures.. That just made my day…

Martin,

It looks like you’re going to need to go back and get some more detailed photos for Bently and Paul!

L/W