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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
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 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 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

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

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

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Korean Cabinet furniture “Samcheungjang”, fruit wood and bronze fittings
Located in Valladolid, ES
ox horn or silk (smooth or embroidered), inlaid with mother-of-pearl and/or tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 1880s Korean Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme 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

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

Guseul. Ceiling light
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Guseul, by Wknd Lab Color: Black, red, mother of pearl lining Size: 18 x 18 x 300 cm Material: Wood
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Guseul. Ceiling light
Guseul. Ceiling light
H 118.12 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
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

21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece
Located in madrid, ES
Material: frp, resinm mother of pearl Unique piece Chair with affection for birds , preparing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin

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
Category

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.
Category

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
21st Century "Eternal Symbol Table" by Daeun Kim, Sculptural Side Table
Located in madrid, ES
MATERIALS: resin, wood, mother of pearl SIZE: 70(W)*50(D)*50(H) cm Limited edition (2), one left
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Polystyrene

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
created several colorful wall-hanging pieces and boxes with the combinations of colour lacquer and mother
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Paper

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
created several colorful wall-hanging pieces and boxes with the combinations of colour lacquer and mother
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
created several colorful wall-hanging pieces and boxes with the combinations of colour lacquer and mother
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

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

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

Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Black Lacquer with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Korean Bottle Vase Extra Large Footed
Located in Topeka, KS
with mother-of-pearl birds, butterflies, and flowers. It is in wonderful condition. There is no loss to
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Brass

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

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

Brown Lacquered & Mother of Pearl Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borwn Lacquered & Mother of Pearl Inlaid dragon low coffee table
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Tables

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Splendid Large Mother of Pearl Tray Signed 10.25"
Located in Somis, CA
This extraordinary mother of pearl work of art by artist Park In-Ho is a most splendid creation
Category

20th Century South Korean Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Young Chang Baby Grand Piano with Decorative Peacock Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Young Chang Pianos
Located in Chattanooga, TN
browse through the photos, you will see why. Covered from top to bottom in mother of pearl inlaid into
Category

1990s Korean Chinoiserie Musical Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Phoenix Oriental Folding Screen by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
patterns. The different types and colors of mother of pearl also convey a sense of beauty fully realized
Category

2010s South Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

White Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 03
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with Mother-of-Pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Ten Longevity Symbols by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
incorporates various craftsmanship skills relevant to mother of pearl, such as the cut-out technique, thin
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Rose Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Korean Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Korean mother of pearl available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, shell and mother-of-pearl, every Korean mother of pearl was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage Korean mother of pearl now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Korean mother of pearl, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Korean mother of pearl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Korean mother of pearl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arijian, Kang Myung Sun and Young Chang Pianos are consistently popular.

How Much is a Korean Mother Of Pearl?

Prices for a Korean mother of pearl start at $550 and top out at $19,800 with the average selling for $3,850.
Questions About Korean Mother Of Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.