TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From gently weathered to intricately crafted, the 23 new additions to the Wilsonart® Virtual Design Library, the Artfully Repurposed Woods Collection, tell a story of America’s spirited history while honoring sustainability. Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative engineered surfaces for 60 years, traveled from coast to coast gathering inspiration for the collection. From the pine fields in Pennsylvania to whiskey barrels in Kentucky and the discovery of the modern marquetry movement in California, each design in the collection reflects today’s trends, while offering sustainable solutions.
Marquetry, the art of applying decorative inlays to a structure to create elaborate designs, emphasizes the importance of reusing and recycling materials. The clean, geometric lines of these designs contrast with the warm, weathered woodgrains for a collection that adds a touch of modern comfort.
"Because of the history of the craft, marquetry designs can easily fit in a traditional space full of antiques or in a more contemporary setting," said Andrea Flint, Wilsonart Designer. "Modern marquetry and beautifully aged woodgrains add something unexpected to a space, and there is a real demand for that in the market."
MODERN MARQUETRY
The resurgence of craft in design has brought life to a beautifully skilled art - the art of marquetry. These four (4) large-scale patterns celebrate the traditional inlay techniques with a contemporary slant. Clean geometric lines replace the traditional intricate patterns.
RIBBONED WOODGRAINS
These small-scale, uniformly small planked ribboned woodgrains are a subtle counterpart to their large-scale marquetry relative, offering a uniquely trendy and understated design. Together, the marquetry and moxie designs can be used to create contemporary looks in beautiful wood colors.
WEATHERED WOODGRAINS
The beauty and warmth of woodgrains, and the comfort of a worn-in style, expand classic interpretations of wood, for a modern feel.
Its outward beauty is not the only area where this collection shines. As a prerequisite for all Wilsonart® Laminate, this sustainably mindful collection follows the stringent third-party credentials for UL GREENGUARD indoor air quality.
