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Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This ornate Korean stool was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mâché with
Category

20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
H 14.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 in
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery box with lion and peony, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Hanging Scroll of Bamboo, Prunus and Orchids
Located in Chicago, IL
children to her left, presenting her with an offering bowl filled with the “Pearls of Light.” These two
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Korean Ceramic Moon Jar with Dragon Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
red painting of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl among the clouds, a beloved motif in Korean art. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
: Lacquer, Mother of pearls mosaic Material: Wood Heritage: Korea The Jagae table is a unique coffee table
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Located in West Chester, PA
A lovely vintage Asian cloisonné vase featuring brilliant mother of pearl accents from the mid-20th
Category

20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king
Category

2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Sculptural Object with Black Mother-of-Pearl_Object Vase 12
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made of cedar, overall inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The interior is veneered with teak, American
Category

Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Handcrafted mother-of-pearl painting with Chrysanthemum design.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Landscape painting with mother-of-pearl inlay by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Landscape Painting with Mother-of-Pearl inlay by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 03
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The rose, forever a symbol of romantic love is expressed multifariously by using mother of pearl
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall Decor handcrafted mother of pearl Chrysanthemum painting on wood panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Unique Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall decor handcrafted mother of pearl rose painting on wood panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall Decor Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Chrysanthemum Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maeduep: Heart. Stool
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: heart by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton size: 19.6 x 19.6 x
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Thread, Cotton

Maeduep: Heart. Stool
Maeduep: Heart. Stool
H 19.6 in W 19.6 in D 16.5 in
Maeduep. From the series Tying Wishes Cushion Seat
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maeduep: 4x5. Cushion/ Seat by WKND Lab From the series Tying Wishes Cotton, pearl cotton size
Category

2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Located in Amsterdam, NL
x W. 64.5 x D. 36 cm Wood, black lacquered and decorated with gold and inlays of mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique Early 1600s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Monumental Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Brush Pots, Late 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Monumental pair of Chinese carved wood brush pots adorned with mother of pearl and white bone
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese 2-Panel Furosaki’byôbu 風炉先屏風 'Tea-Ceremony Folding Screen' with Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
bright white dragons (ryû) flying amidst swirling black clouds. The left dragon holds a precious pearl
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Still Life in Wire Basket, Basket Filled with Sea Shells & Architectural Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
pearled interior of the conch shell to the transparent orange of the protractor. The background is the
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

19th Century Low Korean Lacquered and Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Korean lacquered low coffee table with mother-of-pearl and brass inlay, circa 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl shelf by Kang Myung Sun, 2013
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kang Myung Sun From the Glitter 2013-02 2013 Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer on wood layered
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2010s Shelves

Mother-of-Pearl Mermaid Bench Model 2011-02 by Myung Sun Kang, 2011
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer on wood layered with linen, red clay, charcoal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Bench or Table Made of Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid on Wood by Kang Myung Sun, 2013
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer on wood layered with linen, red clay and charcoal.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Sun You, Plate
Located in Hollywood, FL
, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world. Working with natural materials such as mother of pearl
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Sun You, Plate
Sun You, Plate
H 3 in Dm 24 in
American Modern Multimedia Artwork, Chilsun You
Located in Hollywood, FL
mother of pearl from abalone and cone shells, and rice paper from Korean mulberry, she endows her pieces
Category

2010s American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
dust and gold leaf or pearl inlays are applied, as well as to be more shiny and bright. To obtain a
Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Hemp, Bamboo

Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary White Porcelain Luminescent Vessel
By Akio Niisato
Located in Milan, IT
in the clay. During the final firing, his elegant pearl white glaze fills the drilled apertures
Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Vases

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain Luminescent Vessel
By Akio Niisato
Located in Milan, IT
in the clay. During the final firing, his elegant pearl white glaze fills the drilled apertures
Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Vases

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain Luminescent Vessel
White Porcelain Luminescent Vessel
H 11.03 in W 15.16 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Red Lacquer Sculpture by Contemporary Artist (Small)
Located in Milan, IT
dust and gold leaf or pearl inlays are applied, as well as to be more shiny and bright. To obtain a
Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Hemp, Polystyrene

Japanese Red Lacquer Sculpture by Contemporary Artist (Medium)
Located in Milan, IT
. When decorating, the lacquer is often sprinkled with gold or silver dust and gold leaf or pearl inlays
Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hemp, Polystyrene, Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
of pearl technique called Raden zaiku. I hope you will enjoy the beauty of decorative art of Urushi
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
of pearl technique called Raden zaiku. I hope you will enjoy the beauty of decorative art of Urushi
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Paper

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
of pearl technique called Raden zaiku. I hope you will enjoy the beauty of decorative art of Urushi
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Paper

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
colour lacquer and mother of pearl technique called Raden zaiku. I hope you will enjoy the beauty of
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Hemp, Paper, Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
combinations of colour lacquer and mother of pearl technique called Raden zaiku. I hope you will enjoy the
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Paper, Lacquer

Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Korean table chest was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mache with
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Modernized Korean Antique Blue Mother of Pearl Cabinet by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
. -Modernized Korean Antique Blue Mother of Pearl Cabinet by Arijian    
Category

2010s South Korean Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Korean Bottle Vase Extra Large Footed
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful vintage extra-large black lacquer over brass Korean bottle shaped vase footed and inlaid
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Figural Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Lacquer Low Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean figural mother of pearl inlay black lacquer low cabinet. Item features stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Korean Lac Burgaute Low Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl tortoise & brass inlaid table
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Korean Lac Burgaute Low Table
Korean Lac Burgaute Low Table
H 13.25 in W 29.5 in D 45 in
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Lacquer Low Vanity Table with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Lacquer Low vanity table with Mirror. Item features a low
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vanities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood

Large Korean White Dragon Vase Joseon Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Korean Dragon Vase in an elegant classic form, with a straight neck and mouth and base rim
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Black Lacquer Oriental Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl oriental black lacquer oriental cabinet. Item features stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Black Lacquer Oriental Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl oriental black lacquer oriental cabinet. Item features stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Korean Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Korean pearl you’re looking for. A Korean pearl — often made from wood, shell and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage Korean pearl you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Korean pearl you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Korean pearl, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Korean pearl over the years, but those crafted by Arijian, Kang Myung Sun and Young Chang Pianos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Korean Pearl?

The average selling price for a Korean pearl at 1stDibs is $3,850, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $19,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Korean Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.