History of Italian Sorrento Furniture

The art of handmade inlaid woodwork is an old and noble Italian tradition typical of Southern Italy, especially Sorrento. Cutting, inserting, and putting together different colored pieces of wood to create a design or picture achieve this unique art form. These designs are then set level on surfaces of music boxes, teacarts, and tables. The inlays are all produced by hand and require remarkable levels of skill obtained by the craftsmen. Sorrento inlaid wood products demonstrate a timeless art form spanning five centuries and continues to marvel in craft.