André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) was one of the great French ébénistes (cabinet-makers) of the period. This 1715 armoire is 121 inches tall and 76 inches wide. It is in contre-partie marquetry, where the design is laid out in turtleshell set into brass. Even though not invented by him, the technique is known as Boulle marquetry, so great was his mastery. (Photo courtesy the Wallace Collection, London)