Architectural Panels We have done work for nearly every conceivable architectural interior. Our work can be seen gracing interior surfaces such as wall panels, elevator doors, elevator interiors, conference tables, door skins, ceiling panels, and countless other interior surfaces. If you need custom wood inlaid panels or veneer panels for a project you are working on please contact us to discuss your ideas. Inlaid Woodcraft will work with you to make your ideas become a reality. Learn More

Soffit Panels, Samba Lounge - Mirage Hotel & Casino

Furniture Panels Many high-end furniture and cabinet-makers incorporate our panels into fine furniture. We produce single-ply, 2 & 3-ply veneer faces and fully laid-up veneered panels onto specified core materials. We supply furniture panels laid on MDF, particleboard, veneer-core, lumber-core and lumber-banded cores - up to 5’ X 10’ in size. Through offering these veneer and lay-up capabilities in-house, we are better able to control quality, lead-times and offer the convenience of a single source for obtaining furniture panels. Learn More

Howard Miller's J.H. Miller Floor Clock

Inlays & Inlay Borders Inlaid Woodcraft Company has been supplying inlays to wood products companies - including woodworking catalogs - for over 56 years. Furniture companies, wood products companies, and home hobbyists use our inlays for creating heirloom quality wood products. Click here to review our Inlay Design Book   Industries - Inlaid Woodcraft Company supplies inlay lines and borders to furniture manufacturers, designers, architectural firms, automotive companies, restoration companies and woodworking catalogs. Inlaid Woodcraft Company can create Inlay lines and border designs in straight or curved varieties. Let us know your requirements and we would be more than happy to provide you with a prompt quotation. Learn More

Hepplewhite sunburst and bellflower detail Automotive console lid with inlay Photo courtesy of Behr.

Laser-cut Wood Parts In the late 1970s, Inlaid Woodcraft Company pioneered the development of wood cutting laser equipment. Laser cutting offers a precise, high-quality alternative to die cutting, routing or sawing. In addition to being able to cut wood veneer, our lasers are capable of cutting wood up to 1” thick. The ability to laser-cut shapes out of thicker material offers exciting possibilities. We can laser-cut wood grates, fretwork, piano music desks, chair backs, decorative furniture brackets and many other miscellaneous wood products. Learn More

Laser-cut inlaid chair back. Photo courtesy of Karges Furniture.

Marquetry...Defined

Marquetry can best be described as "the art of painting with wood". Essentially, marquetry is a type of woodworking that involves covering a substrate with inlaid wood veneers to form decorative patterns, designs and pictures. It can be found on wooden boxes, chests, clocks, coffee tables, dining tables, game tables, desks, mirror frames and other furniture. Marquetry is also used to enhance the beauty of floors, walls and ceiling panels.

A Brief History of how Marquetry designs came to be

The Art of marquetry designs, widely believed to have originated in Italy during the Roman Empire, spread rapidly throughout Italy and Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries. French and Italian artisans used marquetry extensively to create incredibly ornate furnishings for the French Royalty during the Renaissance era. Floral designs were especially popular during this period, and can still be seen in antique cabinets and furnishings from that period.

At the end of the 17th century, English cabinetmakers began creating furniture using a new style of marquetry, blending influences from French, Flemish, Dutch and Spanish cabinetmakers. Eventually, the Art of marquetry found its way to America, with numerous immigrant cabinetmakers taking root in Boston. These early American cabinetmakers borrowed mostly from the English and Colonial styles. Throughout its history, marquetry artisans have continually developed new tools and techniques for creating marquetry. Historically, some more widely used methods include Boulle, Classic, Geometric (also known as Parquetry) and Block marquetry.

How Marquetry Designs are Made

Marquetry involves cutting wooden veneers with a laser, knife, scroll saw or other sharp instrument. These pieces are then artistically assembled with other pieces of wood to create a picture, pattern, or design. Craftsmen typically use supplies such as sand paper, PVA glue and varnish; it depends on what they plan to do with the finished work. For hobbyist and enthusiasts, the right tutorial can make it easy to create an inlaid tray, picture frame, jewelry box, or even a custom guitar.

Custom Marquetry Panels From Inlaid Woodcraft Company

If you are looking for a custom inlaid architectural panel — whether it be for furniture, a wall, ceiling or floor, please consider working with Inlaid Woodcraft Company. We have over 60 years experience working with furniture makers, architectural woodworkers, interior designers, architects, contractors, and more. Our products grace the interiors of yachts, aircraft, motor homes and casinos and homes throughout the world. See our gallery of feature designs, or contact us for additional information about our custom marquetry.

Marquetry Kits From Inlaid Woodcraft Company

Inlaid Woodcraft Company's roots can be traced back to 1950 when our business was founded to provide marquetry picture kits for home hobbyists — offered through woodworking mail-order catalogs. For many years, we supplied picture kits to nationally-distributed woodworking catalogs. Recently, there has been renewed interest in marquetry kits from woodworking enthusiasts. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about and/or buying any of our marquetry picture kits.