Boule (Noun)
Meaning
An inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cabinetmaker carefully crafted intricate boule designs to adorn the luxury dresser.
- Boule inlays featuring tortoiseshell and metal were used throughout the antique furniture set.
- The woodworker's use of boule on the vintage table created an air of opulence in the room.
- Metal and tortoiseshell boule motifs added a touch of elegance to the custom cabinetry.
- The artisan's expertise in creating boule designs with scroll patterns elevated the piece to a work of art.