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Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly decorative example of a Late 19th / Early 20th Century hand carved Syrian Moorish style armchair with velvet and appliqué cushion. Walnut with hand turned fretwork and elabo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

H 32.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Syrian savonarola chair with elaborate mother of pearl inlay and etched faces at arms' end. Back and seat piece can be removed, pictured. Slight damage to the wood on back piece, als...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.75 in
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant near pair of antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribes chairs with shell and bone inlay, late 19th century, Syria. The chairs of hand carved walnut in a f...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Walnut

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria

H 40.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and w...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in
19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and back with an intricately carved splat. Sold as a pair.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

H 38 in W 26 in D 16 in
19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century pair of Chinese rosewood mother of pearl inlaid chairs, each has a C-scroll crest with mother of pearl inlaid flowers; reticulated center splat featuring inlaid mother o...
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs

19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs

H 37.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid chair with linen cushion with hand-carved details.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

H 39 in W 27 in D 20.5 in

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White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Syrian white Mother of Pearl Inlaid antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Middle Eastern Syrian Mirror. Antique M...
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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

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Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"

White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"

H 66 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Antique Traditional Syrian Geometrical Marquetry Side Table
Located in London, GB
Antique traditional Syrian geometrical marquetry side table Syrian, late 19th century Measures: Height 68cm, width 39cm, depth 42cm This beautiful side table is a fine demonstra...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Side Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Traditional Syrian Geometrical Marquetry Side Table
Antique Traditional Syrian Geometrical Marquetry Side Table

Antique Traditional Syrian Geometrical Marquetry Side Table

H 26.78 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base

H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Grand Scale Pimlico Pier Mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design foliate carved mirror with split glass surrounded by swags, scrolls and carved acanthus decoration. This rectangular mirror is of Grand Country house propor...
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2010s English Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Grand Scale Pimlico Pier Mirror
Grand Scale Pimlico Pier Mirror

Grand Scale Pimlico Pier Mirror

H 74.75 in Dm 39.5 in
3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
Group of three Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wall shelves. The intricately carved wood of each is inlaid with designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. Provenance:...
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20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves

3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves

H 36 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Chippendale Nostell Priory Mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
This exceptional mirror is carved in the Chinese taste, surmounted with a pagoda and carved HoHo bird with foliate plate divisions and pierced fretwork apron. The original mirrors we...
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2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chippendale Nostell Priory Mirror
Chippendale Nostell Priory Mirror

Chippendale Nostell Priory Mirror

H 82 in Dm 54.5 in
Pair of Brass Syrian Mamluk Revival Vases with Silver and Copper Inlay
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass Syrian Mamluk revival vases with silver and copper inlay Syrian, 20th Century 28cm high x 14cm in diameter. These excellent vases were made in the Mamluk revival...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Vases

Materials

Silver, Copper, Brass

Pair of Brass Syrian Mamluk Revival Vases with Silver and Copper Inlay
Pair of Brass Syrian Mamluk Revival Vases with Silver and Copper Inlay

Pair of Brass Syrian Mamluk Revival Vases with Silver and Copper Inlay

H 11.03 in Dm 5.52 in
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with cruelty-free sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorat...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

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Bone, Teak

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Aubusson style european made tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting an Arabian sultan and other figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the backgr...
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Early 20th Century French Moorish Tapestries

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Fabric

Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene
Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene

Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene

H 58 in W 76 in D 0.05 in
A 19th Century Hexagonal Moorish Fruitwood Tea Table With Mosaic Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Beautiful 19th Century Design Hexagonal Moorish Fruitwood Tea Table With Parquetry Detailing Decorative Throughout With Beautiful Geometric Repeating Parquetry Patterns. Finished ...
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

A 19th Century Hexagonal Moorish Fruitwood Tea Table With Mosaic Detailing
A 19th Century Hexagonal Moorish Fruitwood Tea Table With Mosaic Detailing

A 19th Century Hexagonal Moorish Fruitwood Tea Table With Mosaic Detailing

H 18.51 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set
Located in London, GB
This Indo-Portuguese furniture set, which is comprised of a tall corner cabinet, a stool and side table – is designed in a wonderful Moorish style. This style is a variation of Islam...
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set
Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set

Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set

H 71.26 in W 25.99 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Pagoda Pier Mirrors
By John Linnell
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A design attributed to John Linnell. Each arched divided plate within shaped outer slips entwined with foliate branches and leaf scrolls. Each mirror is surmounted by a seated Chines...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Pier Mirrors and Console ...

Materials

Paint, Gesso, Wood

Pair of Pagoda Pier Mirrors
Pair of Pagoda Pier Mirrors

Pair of Pagoda Pier Mirrors

H 65 in W 23.25 in D 2 in
Syrian Armchair With Inlay Moorish Designs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Highly decorated Syrian armchair featuring intricate marquetry hand carved detail and mother of pearl inlay with Moorish or Islamic designs. Beautiful geometric patterns throughout t...
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20th Century Syrian Moorish Armchairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Armchair With Inlay Moorish Designs
Syrian Armchair With Inlay Moorish Designs

Syrian Armchair With Inlay Moorish Designs

H 33 in W 23.5 in D 19 in

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Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Very unusual childs palace chair. 1920s Art Deco from India.
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Vintage 1910s Indian British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair
Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair

Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique pair of chairs. Circa 1920's Made in India. Black lacquer over wood with mother-of-pearl inlay throughout the chairs. Monumental curved lines with intricate inlay pat...
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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

H 42 in W 37 in D 24.5 in
Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug
Located in London, GB
This striking and beautiful design is called the ‘coconut’ chair. It was designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, and was made in the early 21st century. ...
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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Coconut, Shell

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug
Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

H 25 in W 31 in D 36 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid dining chair with ram head detail. Mother-of-pearl Klismos style chair, this stunning chair feature a wooden frame inlaid w...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head

H 34.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Syrian chair with arabesque mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays Syrian, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 120cm, width 63cm, depth 50cm Crafted in the distin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

H 47.25 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Indian vintage black stained side chairs from the mid-20th century, with mother of pearl inlay and rattan seat. Created in India during the midcentury period, each of this ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 35 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-early 20th century Syrian inlaid barrel tub chair.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair
19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

H 30.25 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century Syrian side chair with mother of pearl inlay.
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 40 in W 11.5 in D 14.5 in
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Middle Eastern Syrian folding chair with silver wire and mother of pearl shell inlaid design. See all pictures and read condition report in comment section. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

H 40.5 in W 18 in D 23 in
4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four figural Chinese armchairs features inset marble seats with backs framed in dragons and having flanking scroll form supports with mother of pearl inlay featuring foliate...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Marble

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs
4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Syrian inlaid mother-of-pearl chair.
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair
19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of mother-of-pearl and metal inlaid chairs with intricate hardwood turnings. The skill and time that went into creating these chairs is remarkable. Each with a crest ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

H 49 in W 18 in D 22 in
Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique handcrafted 19th century Syrian throne armchair hand-carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on solid walnut wood. Middle Eastern armchair with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

H 40 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A collectible piece from bygone days, featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Lavish but sleek, this circa 19th century chair features in...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Syrian Other Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

H 28 in W 28.25 in D 18 in
Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique and ornate Syrian or Turkish throne chair features curule form with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star of David insets, cut-out back with central stick and ball, all-over carved ...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair
Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

H 39.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
Located in Surbiton, GB
Pair of profusely inlaid Middle Eastern chairs dating from the mid to late 20th century. These chairs are in good condition with some losses to the inlay in places, structurally sound.
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20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Boxwood, Mahogany

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The pair of chairs is elaborately inlaid with exotic wood, mother of pearl and camel bone. The spindle-like adornment is intact and extensive.
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Antique 1890s Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs
Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful shape and style, hardwood with shell inlay.
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Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

H 40.5 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in New York, NY
"From the Glitter" lounge chair in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood. Edition #3 of 8, plus 2APs. Designed and made by Myung Sun Kang, Korea, 2012.
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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

H 35.43 in W 31.5 in D 34.25 in
Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)
Located in Charleston, SC
A truly wonderful pair of Syrian chairs (one of two pairs). Hand carved mahogany with stunning mother of pearl and bone patterned inlay. Recently reupholstered.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)
Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

H 46 in W 13.75 in D 29 in
Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An Unusually Anglo Syrian. Moorish designs folding chairs finely and intricately inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and bone, the surface is very heavily decorated with Damascene fo...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs
Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

H 39 in W 19 in D 12 in
Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Majestic mosaic marquetry Damascus pair of Syrian armchairs beautifully patterned with intricate inlay of tortoise shell, various exotic woods and mother-of-pearl. Mosaik provides...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair
Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

H 36 in W 26 in D 22 in
A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair
Located in Austin, TX
An ornately carved folding chair with mother of pearl and wood geometric inlay. Originally used by a traveling scribe, this chair is a wonderful marriage of functionality, comfort, a...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair
A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

H 36.25 in W 16.75 in D 20 in
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Asian Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of asian shell chairs available for sale. Asian shell chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large asian shell chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller asian shell chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Kang Myung Sun produced beautiful asian shell chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Asian Shell Chairs?

Prices for asian shell chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, asian shell chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $13,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,325.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames. 

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Asian Shell Chairs
  • What are Shell Chairs?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • Is the Shell Chair comfortable?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.

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