noun
- Plural of buhl; decorative inlaid woodwork or furniture featuring tortoiseshell, brass, or other materials in intricate patterns.
Usage: Also spelled 'boulle' or 'buhl'; Refers to a style of furniture decoration popular in 17th–18th century France; Often used in antiques and decorative arts contexts
Examples
- The museum's collection includes several fine examples of buhls from the Louis XIV period.
- Antique dealers often seek out buhls for their intricate craftsmanship and historical value.
- The cabinet featured elaborate buhls with tortoiseshell and brass inlays.
- Collectors prize authentic buhls as investment pieces.
- The restoration of these buhls required specialized knowledge of 18th-century techniques.