boulle

/buːjeɪ/; French /bule/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of French furniture and decorative arts from the late 17th century, characterized by intricate marquetry and ornamentation

“The museum collection included a stunning example of 18th-century French boulle work, with delicate inlays of silver and gold.”

Synonyms

  • inlay
  • marquetry

Antonyms

  • plain
  • unadorned