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How is mother of pearl furniture made?

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How is mother of pearl furniture made?
Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Very Rare 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Cabinet Cupboard Drawers
Located in GB
Mother of Pearl inlaid cabinet A very rare and collectable piece, it has two cupboards three drawers
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Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Cabinet for Wall or Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Anglo-Indian with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and carved and pierced details
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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Blue and White Anglo Indian Style Inlaid Mother of Pearl Tall Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A blue and white Anglo-Indian style tall chest with mother-of-pearl inlay, six drawers and
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
style. Adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay designs, this cabinet is a stunning example of the
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Teak

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