Tag Archives: wood flooring
History Lesson: Parquetry
Parquetry is art in the form geometric mosaic pattern of laid or inlaid wood. Two primary uses of parquetry are flooring and veneered furniture. The word parquetry comes from French parqueterie (from parquet). Large diagonal tiles known as parquet de Versailles were introduced in 1684 to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing. Parquetry [...]
Weekly Wrap Up: Wood, Silver and Cardiff
Monday’s History Lesson: Wood Flooring Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Shining Silver Friday’s Destination: Cardiff, Wales
History Lesson: Wood Flooring
Starting in the early 17th century, wood floors were in fashion in affluent homes across Europe. The wooden planks were hand-scraped and hand-sanded, and were treated with paint. In better homes they were laid in a tongue and grove configuration. Mass production of planks started in the late 19th century, and solid wood flooring was [...]
