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Was furniture made out of papier mâché?

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Was furniture made out of papier mâché?
Yes. Although it may be hard to believe, furniture was indeed made out of papier mâché. Popular in Victorian-era times, the technique was patented in England in 1772 by Henry Clay. You can shop a variety of papier mâché furniture styles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top.  
Category

20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid rectangular shaped box with oval shaped center.  
Category

20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Vanity
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (circa 1860) black lacquered & decorated pearl inlaid papier mache ladies' bureau
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Pearl

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Gold

English Victorian Papier Mache Étagère
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered 3 tier etagere with oval mirror and 2
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

English Victorian Papier Mache Etagere
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered 3 tier etagere with oval mirror and 2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

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