Mother Of Pearl Armoire
Camilia Mother of Pearl Armoire
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
the aristocratic palaces of the Alexandrian pashas of Egypt, the mother of pearl Camilia is crowned by
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Armoire in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco Armoire. Having beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay forming a floral motif
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire made of amboyna burl with marquetry and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Large
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Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Amboyna
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco Armoire – zebrawood and amboyna burl with three doors, interior shelves, Mother of
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Vintage 1930s Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Zebra Wood, Amboyna
French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco armoire - sycamore with inlaid mother of pearl and marquetry. Four exterior doors
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Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires
French Colonial Rosewood Armoire with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Pasadena, CA
French Colonial rosewood armoire with inlaid Mother of Pearl. Two large doors with two drawers near
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20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
terminates in a small circular inlay of real mother of pearl against a dark American walnut background. Below
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar, Walnut
Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
mother of pearl inlay. The case rests on elegant, tapered ebonized legs capped by nickeled bronze tall
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar, Cedar
Faux Bamboo Armoire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Aesthetic Movement faux-bamboo armoire in the "Asian" taste. Wonderful carving and mother-of-pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Faux Bamboo
Pair of French Art Deco Mother-of-pearl Nightstands in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco nightstands. Having beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay forming a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 20 in D 12 in
19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Beautiful gilded bronze ornamentation in the style of André Charles Boulle
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Granite, Brass
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
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Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Bronze
H 26.5 in W 46 in D 11 in
French Art Deco Drinks Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Art Deco style drinks table with a walnut rayed top with a transparent lacquer finish with a brass tapered pedestal having an acid dipped and hand-rubbed finish creating a won...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco End Tables
Materials
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco / Louis XVI Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway wardrobe restored Art Deco / Louis XVI 1920 oak wardrobe
Features:
Three-door model with three mirrors and clothes rail
High quality
Cassette fillings
Original faceted...
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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Single Door Wardrobe / Floorboard Narrow in Oak, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
One-door wardrobe restored Art Deco oak floorboard narrow
Features:
Oak, mostly solid
Single-door model with mirror, drawer and five shelves
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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Petite Vintage Art Deco Oak Two Door Wardrobe
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to offer for sale this petite vintage art deco oak two-door wardrobe.
An art deco wardrobe made from oak.
It is lifted on castors which makes it easy to move if ne...
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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Wardrobe in Mahogany Burl, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Wardrobe restored Art Deco around 1925 mahogany burl
Features:
Three-door model with mirror, 2 hanging rails and 4 shelves
Height-adjustable shelves
Very high quality processin...
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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Triple figured walnut wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to present this stunning 1920s Art Deco period triple wardrobe. Recently restored and refurbished in our in house workshops and is presented in stunning showroom conditi...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe.
A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of the wardrobe which has three l...
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20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Features three doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves. The wardrobe stands on chromed feet and has ...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 66.93 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Big Art Deco Chandelier Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco chandelier vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Cut glasses
New wired
We can adjust the height of the chandelier for fitting for your room.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Iron Vanity
Located in Essex, MA
Attributed to Oscar Bach. With oval mirror flanked with a pair of lights. Demilune portoro marble top with tapered legs and cast metal stretcher.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Déco Wardrobe Early 40s
Located in bari, IT
Original wardrobe consisting of three doors embellished with Art Deco style inlay designs, probably French production from the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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Chinese Huang Hua-li Counter Box
Located in London, GB
the top inlaid with mother of pearl branches surrounding mother of pearl armoire tablet, the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
French Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine French 3 Door Armoire (center with beveled mirror) made of yew wood, with rosewood inlay
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Pair of small French Art Moderne mahogany and marquetry armoires
By Legoff, LeLeu Deshays
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of French Art Moderne armoires, mahogany with ebene de macassar and mother of pearl marquetry
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
19th century wonderful Syrian mother of pearl wardrobe
Located in Florence, IT
19th century wonderful Syrian mother of pearl wardrobe with mirrors
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Camilia Armoire
By Koket
Located in New York, NY
the aristocratic palaces of the Alexandrian pashas of Egypt, the mother of pearl Camilia is crowned by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Armoire
Located in Pasadena, CA
Late 19th century, Vietnamese rosewood armoire with mother-of-pearl inlay. Two drawers with wooden
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Middle Eastern Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Armoire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gorgeous handcrafted armoire inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ebony in Florentine and Moroccan Moorish
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
Chinoiserie Extra Large 3 Pc Mother of Pearl Wardrobe Cabinet Armoire
Located in West Hartford, CT
hanging rods.
Not enough closet space in your home, no problem! Features mother of pearl throughout
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Chinoiserie Extra Large 3-Piece Mother of Pearl Wardrobe Cabinet Armoire
Located in West Hartford, CT
hanging rods.
Not enough closet space in your home, no problem! Features mother of pearl throughout
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. Mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Camilia Armoire (in stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
the aristocratic palaces of the Alexandrian pashas of Egypt, the mother of pearl Camilia is crowned by
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold Leaf
Indian 20th Mother of PearlInlaid Wooden Armoire , Wardrobe with Mandalas
By Miss India
Located in Valladolid, ES
extraordinary armoire in any room, a beautiful work of mother of pearl, with 2 doors and 1 drawer.
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Vintage 1940s Indian Islamic Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
H 86.62 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Small Armoire by Jules Leleu, circa 1948
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 1948s armoire signed by Jules Leleu (see photo). Black waxed lacquered rosewood with a mother
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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Anglo, Indian Inlaid Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful and profuse foliate inlays in mother of pearl distinguish this
Mid 19th century palace
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Superior 19th Century Ottoman Palace Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The finest quality ! Absolutely stunning !
Fashioned with intricate inlays of mother of pearl
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Textile, Mirror, Wood
Antique Neoclassical Olive Burl Walnut Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Mirror MOP
Located in Dayton, OH
mother of pearl along doors. Features a large central beveled glass mirror flanked by columns and gilt
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
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Olive, Walnut, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror
1950' French Modernism Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
design and quality. There is a decoration on tne front center with mother of pearl accents. There are
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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880
Located in London, GB
XV style.
This fabulous piece has beautiful Mother of Pearl, rosewood and brass marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Inlaid Dutch Trumeau Armoires 1750
Located in Roma, RM
Armoire from Netherlands, Louis XV 1750-1760, walnut and inlaid in boxwood and mother of pearl
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Antique 1750s Dutch Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Oak Armoire Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B664
Located in Vancouver, BC
reveal brass hooks
Flanked by a pair of inlaid mother of pearl oval shaped sides
Single full drawer
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1900s Louis XV Style Breakfront, Mirrored, Crest, 3 Drawers, Triple Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
employed marquetry, using inlays of exotic woods of different colors, as well as ivory and mother of pearl
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20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 100.25 in W 73 in D 27 in
Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Mirrored, Crest, Two-Door Armoire!!
Located in Austin, TX
marquetry, using inlays of exotic woods of different colors, as well as ivory and mother of pearl.
Louis XV
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Mirror, Wood
H 99.75 in W 54 in D 19.5 in
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910
Located in London, GB
marquetry of flowers, birds and butterflies and is beautifully crossbanded in mother of pearl.
The sides
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
54.3 x depth 20.9
Marquetry
is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of
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Antique 1840s Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Scottish Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Inlaid Walnut Wardrobe
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Glasgow, GB
glass, mother of pearl, white metal mounts and leather inserts, which was designed in 1900 by Logan for
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 77.76 in W 55.71 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Victorian Wardrobe by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
and ormolu. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Pair French Marquetry Cabinets Wardrobes
Located in London, GB
22.8
Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
French Art Deco Mother-of-pearl Bed in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco bed. Having beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay forming a floral motif with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
19th Century Chinese Armoire Decorated with High Relief Flora and Fauna 57.75"H
Located in New York, NY
construction exudes a sense of sophistication, enhanced by the intricate applied decoration in mother-of-pearl
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Stone
H 57.75 in W 18.5 in D 41.5 in
Gray Baroque Pearls EcoIvory Cherubs Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
between precious Mother of Pearl hearts and a profusion of roses. These darling little angels and roses
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl
Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Cabinet Armoire c.1780
Located in London, GB
where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets
Rubies Freshwater Pearls Black White Cameo Intaglio Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
backed with Mother of Pearl and this adjustable bracelet features a sweet little pearl dangle. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Highly Inlaid Belgian Amboyna Eight Piece Empire Bedroom Suite
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
veneers inlaid with mother of pearl and various other exotic woods. Dating to around 1910, this suite has
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Empire Revival Bedroom Sets
Materials
Amboyna
Antique Victorian Oak Marble Top Washstand, Dresser, Scotland 1900, B660
Located in Vancouver, BC
pearl oak armoire B665
B660
Measures: 36" W x 18" D x 46" H, Top 30" H
Shipping by Standard
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Fine Beveled Glass Mirrored Louis XVI Armoire Wardrobe with Mother of Pearl
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mother of pearl accents. Brass accents. Burl walnut. Mirrored door. Measures: 95" H x 82" W x 23" D
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Queen Size Inlaid Thuya Wood Bed, Attributed to Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York City, NY
-tone and inlaid with mother of pearl rectangles.
The elegantly curved sleigh type footboard features
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
H 50 in W 65.5 in D 86.5 in
Parquetry of Sycamore Armoire by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Two door Sycamore armoire/cabinet inlaid with mother of pearl, and raised on brass feet. signed on
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Fine Walnut Armoire / Cabinet by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Two door armoire in walnut marquetry with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu, with a
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Ottoman armoire, walnut with mother of pearl inlaid decoration
Located in New York, NY
An Ottoman armoire, walnut with mother of pearl inlaid decoration, with mirrored door and lower
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror
French Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
French Armoire with with mother of pearl inlay. Four doors with middle compartment with two
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl
Louis XVI French Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Louis XVI Armoire inlaid with marquetry and mother of pearl
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Style of Jules Leleu French Art Deco Armoire
Located in Hialeah, FL
with Mother of Pearl Inlay. 4 doors open to reveal a very spacious wardrobe with original mirrors
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Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Palisander M-O-P Armoire/ Wardrobe
Located in Hialeah, FL
Large French Art Deco Palisander with Mother of Pearl Detail in the manner of Jules Leleu. Armoire
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Metal
1920's Tansu with Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tansu with contrasting wood & mother of pearl appliques. Brass hardware with 6 kimono trays and 2
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Early 20th Century Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
Spectacular French Art Deco Palisander Sunburst Armoirette M-O-P Border
Located in Hialeah, FL
Mother Of Pearl Border, Interior Finished.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 53 in W 31.75 in D 17.75 in
Unusual Moroccan Bookcase / Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very attractive, tall bookcase with fine inlay and turnings, three removable shelves.
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20th Century Moroccan Bookcases
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Wood, Glass, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone
Outstanding 19th century Hand Carved Coconut Flask
Located in San Francisco, CA
surrounded by cornucopia, foliate motifs, animals and banners. Hand cut 'naca' (mother of pearl) nose, mouth
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Antique 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Coconut, Mother-of-Pearl
Ivory Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Leaf Mirrored and Brass Camilia Armoire by Koket
By Koket, Bella Loco
Located in Sydney, NSW
aristocratic palaces of the Alexandrian pashas of Egypt, the mother of pearl Camilia is crowned by artisan hand
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2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 100.4 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in
Middle Eastern Bone and Mother-of-Pearl Lacquered Inlay Armoire
Located in Richmond, VA
decorated in a geometric and ornate pattern with mother-of-pearl and bone inlay, covered in a thick lacquer
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20th Century West Asian Bohemian Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Bone
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Mother Of Pearl Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mother of pearl armoire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mother of pearl armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mother-of-pearl and shell. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage mother of pearl armoire you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mother of pearl armoire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl armoire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mother of pearl armoire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Koket and N.F. Ameublement are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Armoire?
The average selling price for a mother of pearl armoire at 1stDibs is $9,200, while they’re typically $3,772 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Armoire
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother 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, 2022Mother 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, 2022Mother 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2023No, 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, 2023No, 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.
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