Boulle
(buːl)
[f. the name of André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732), French cabinet-maker.]
The correct form of the word commonly spelt buhl. Cf. boule2.
| 1875 J. H. Pollen Anc. & Mod. Furnit. (1875) 95 Boul marquetry, which owes its name to the maker..André Charles Boule. 1876 Encycl. Brit. IV. 446/1 Boulle-work is a kind of inlaying and ornamentation of cabinet-work. 1883 Scotsman 9 May 11/8 Old Bronze Groups..on magnificent coloured Boule Pedestals. 1910 Ibid. 322/2 The most splendid and sumptuous specimens of Boulle are diminishing in number. 1955 R. Fastnedge Eng. Furn. Styles xi. 257 Boulle furniture was favoured in some quarters. |