Previous Term Next Term Mottled Mottled refers to a wrinkled, blotchy wood figure that is produced when a wavy grain in the wood combines with a spiral. It is similar to a curly wood figure, but the curl lines are more broken up. Related Terms Fumed Wood Shirred Drapery Header Accordion Pleat Pencil Pleat Photochromic Flat Pleat Materials WoodFlooring Was this insightful? Yes No