/bɔɪ.sɛr.i/ (boh-see-REH)

Definitions

1. noun

Decorative paneling or wainscoting, especially in an interior, typically made of wood or other material and often intricately carved or molded.

“The boiserie in the 18th-century mansion was a masterpiece of French craftsmanship.”

2. noun

A style of ornate interior decoration, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, characterized by elaborate moldings, carvings, and other forms of ornamentation.

“The room’s boiserie was a perfect example of the opulence of the Victorian era.”