antique parquet 'Versailles' - The Versailles parquet, a noble flooring

The Versailles parquet is actually made up of panels that combine several pieces of wood featuring a very specific pattern. This specific pattern is geometric and is based on diamonds composed of interwoven diagonals. First produced in France during the reign of Louis XIV, the Versailles parquet takes its name from the famous and lavish residence of the Sun King. To replicate the elegance and authentic charm of this century-old parquet, there are panels made from old wood crafted by hand using pieces of oak that are over 200 years old. The old oak used in the creation of Versailles parquet panels comes from farms, barns, and mills in Europe, and is naturally aged. The passage of time gives these pieces a noble aesthetic, enhanced by the wear of time and the passage of hundreds of people. The wear of the old wood is indeed an essential characteristic for creating a convincing parquet with an authentic appearance.