Sorrento Italy Home to Inlaid Wood

The French decorate with pieces from all over the world but they look for quality.  Sorrento is a special place in Italy where unique furniture is made with inlaid word.  Inside the old city walls there are demonstrations and explanations of the art of designing unique patterns in furniture.  The artistry and craftsmanship of older inlaid items are quite stunning, made by recognized masters. 

The steps to making each unique piece is very intensive.  First the master cuts out design pieces.  They place the pieces in sand on a hot plate.  The pieces have burned edges and are ready to place in the design.

I purchased this unique piece at an estate sale from a family who traveled to Italy.  It goes quite nicely by a chair in our family room.   Estate sales are places you can find unique items not normally found elsewhere.  

Sorrento is along the rugged coast  of Italy with cliffs soaring upward.  When we took our Mediterranean cruise we were close by in a town called Pompeii.  The mild climate makes the Sorrentine Peninsular a travel must in any season.  Even though I didn't purchase our table in Italy it reminds me of our trip.