What was Rococo wood paneling called that replaced heavy marble walls, columns, and pilasters?

What was Rococo wood paneling called that replaced heavy marble walls, columns, and pilasters?

• A. Gilded plaster
• B. Stucco
• C. Boiserie
• D. Tapestry

Answer: (C)

Rococo interiors moved toward lighter, more decorative wall treatments, and boiserie is the name for ornate wooden paneling used on walls. Carved and often gilded, it fits the Rococo taste for curving scrolls and natural motifs, providing warmth, texture, and visual richness without the heaviness of marble, columns, or pilasters. Boiserie could cover large wall areas and be carved in relief to echo the playful, intricate ornament of the period. Gilded plaster or stucco are plaster-based decorations, not wooden panels, and tapestry is fabric hung on walls rather than paneling.

Rococo interiors moved toward lighter, more decorative wall treatments, and boiserie is the name for ornate wooden paneling used on walls. Carved and often gilded, it fits the Rococo taste for curving scrolls and natural motifs, providing warmth, texture, and visual richness without the heaviness of marble, columns, or pilasters. Boiserie could cover large wall areas and be carved in relief to echo the playful, intricate ornament of the period. Gilded plaster or stucco are plaster-based decorations, not wooden panels, and tapestry is fabric hung on walls rather than paneling.