Parquetry's a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative effect. The two main uses of parquetry are as veneer patterns on furniture and block patterns for floors. The patterns of parquet flooring are entirely geometrical and angular— squares, triangles, lozenges. The use of curved and natural shapes constitutes marquetry rather than parquetry. The most popular parquet flooring pattern's herringbone. The modern Parquet flooring (square tiles made of 6" by 1" pieces) was popularize… (More on Parquetry)