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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 West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original circa 1820 Chinese Mother of Pearl inlaid cabinet
A very rare and collectable piece, it has two cupbo...
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Charles I Oak And Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top over a drawer with wood knob handles and a pair of panelled cabinet doors. Beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl with pinwheel and floral design.
Category
Antique 1640s English Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
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. The wood is most likely teak. I think it could work well from wall to table.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chase...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely decorated throughout with mother of pearl and shell in intricate floral and geometri...
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20thC Levantine Mother Of Pearl & Camel Bone Inlaid Chest Of Drawers c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Levantine chest of three large drawers, decorated with mother-of-pearl and camel bone in traditional patterns, and is fitted with ceramic handles and a pale marb...
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20th Century Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
