Boulle
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ornate form of furniture inlay using tortoiseshell, brass, and other metals arranged in elaborate scrolling designs, originally developed by the French cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle.
“The writing desk featured exquisite boulle work across its entire surface.”
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