Flade, Helmut: Intarsia. European marquetry from six centuries
Munich: C. H. Beck, 1986 (licence edition of VEB Verlag der Kunst, Dresden)
ISBN 3-406-31578-X.
This volume documents the history of marquetry art in Europe from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The development of marquetry in Italy, Germany, France, England and Russia is presented in individual contributions by international authors with a sound knowledge of art and technical history. Special attention is paid to the stylistic development between the Renaissance and Classicism, as well as to the materials used and the craftsmanship employed. An indispensable standard work on the history of ornamentation and furniture, richly illustrated and scientifically sound.