specifically: the part from the front of the stage to the parquet circle
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Horacio Pagani and the Pagani Arte team developed materials specifically for the two penthouses—light oak chevron parquet with metal inlays, slabs of travertine, and a swirling sculptural staircase that echoes the curves and metalwork found in the company’s cars.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025 The Paris Suite is the epitome of refinement, with Louis XV and XVI furniture, embroidered silk drapes, and the same wood parquet as in Versailles.—Town & Country, 7 Oct. 2022
Noun
Architectural Details Matter Ornate crown molding, ceiling medallions, parquet flooring, and wavy glass windows are all common sights in a French home.—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026 From the reddish velvet furnishings to the parquet herringbone wood floors, everything exudes warmth.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parquet
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Etymology
Noun
French, from Middle French, small enclosure, from parc park