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How is mother of pearl furniture made?
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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
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
$5,095 Sale Price
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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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home with this exquisite Chinese Mother Pearl Inlay China Cabinet. Crafted from black
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl