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Is a method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object?

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Is a method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object?
Najeonchilgi is a crafting method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object. For more than 2,000 years, Korean artisans have used it to produce furniture like cabinets and tables and small decorative objects like wooden boxes. Find a collection of inlaid wood furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392
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20th Century Korean Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Korean Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Tabletop Accessory Chest Joseon
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
frieze drawers and mother-of-pearl landscape inlay. 10.75" H x 8.25" W x 9.25" D. The style of the
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Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

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Brass

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