École Boulle: 140 years of excellence

Founded in 1886, the École Boulle has been recognised for over a century as an international benchmark in the fields of fine arts, high-end craftsmanship and design. Renowned for its unique approach, it fosters an ongoing dialogue between artisanal heritage, technical excellence and contemporary creation.

To mark its 140th anniversary, this iconic institution is highlighting an educational model based on the transmission of craftsmanship and innovation – values fully shared by the Etrillard Foundation.

Since 2022, the Fondation Etrillard has been developing, in partnership with the École Boulle, an original educational programme centred on its collection of artworks, aimed at second- and third-year students studying applied arts.

This programme aims to:

● promote the transmission of techniques and skills

● encourage dialogue between historical art and contemporary creation

● support the emergence of new talent by exposing them to exceptional heritage works.

Through this collaboration, the Foundation reaffirms its commitment to a rigorous education, rooted in the history of the arts, whilst remaining resolutely forward-looking.

To mark this anniversary, FORMÆ magazine is dedicating a special issue to the École Boulle. This special edition looks back at the institution’s history, values and international influence.

It includes, in particular:

● an article dedicated to the collaboration between