Mother Of Pearl Chess
Chinese Export Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Chess Board from 19th with a Table
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese Export lacquered and mother-of-pearl chess board from 19th with a table carved wood stand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.52 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid
An early 1920s Chinese
Category
Vintage 1920s Asian Japonisme Games
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite, Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a micro mosaic design. This elegant piece opens to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage backgammon game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry inlaid Mop
19.5 w x 10 d x
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Lovely Antique circa 1900 Hardstone & Marble Inlaid Chess Table Stunning Colours
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Marble, hard stone, and mother of pearl
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
H 24.02 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
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Black Lacquer Lady's Desk in Two Parts
Located in Woodbury, CT
mother of pearl chess board. There is one drawer below that, probably for the chess or checkers playing
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon and Chess Set
Located in SOMIS, CA
this beautiful piece is amazing. The wood box is entirely encrusted in genuine mother-of-pearl. The
Category
2010s Egyptian Games
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Marble & Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Located in Southampton, GB
English 19th marble and mother of pearl chess board.
This would make a great focal piece on a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Game Boards
Materials
Marble
Carved Mother of Pearl Chess Game Table Smaller in Scale with Carved Chess Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual mother of pearl chess game table on the smaller scale with carved chess pieces
that fit
Category
Vintage 1960s Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage footed chess board with mother of pearl inlaid squares and border.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Fine Antique Brazillian Hardwood with Mother of Pearl Inlay Chess Board Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
board tray with Mother of Pearl inlay
This is a well-made and decorative piece, it has Brazilian
Category
20th Century European Country Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
H 1.19 in W 20.28 in D 13 in
Victorian Ebonised Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tilt Top Chess Table Flowers Butterfly
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Victorian 1880 Ebonised with Mother of Pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
H 27.56 in Dm 22.45 in
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a mesmerizing micro mosaic technique. The box showcases exceptional
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table
Located in London, GB
geometric and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1920s Syrian Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1910s Syrian Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.55 in
Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1910s Syrian Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.49 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Large Vintage Midcentury Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games
Materials
Wood
H 3.5 in W 9.75 in L 3.5 in
Vintage Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Game Board
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large vintage Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game board. Great
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Games
Materials
Wood
19th Century Papier Mache Circular Occasional Table
Located in Folkestone, GB
-pearl chess board to the top within a painted border of scrolling foliage. Raised on a vase-shaped stem
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Paper
Backgammon and Chess Game Set, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Somis, CA
entirely encrusted in genuine mother-of-pearl. Through amazing craftsmanship the master artist forms
Category
2010s Egyptian Games
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mother of Pearl and Lacquered Wood Backgammon and Chess Set, Vietnam, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon, chess and checkers game set
Lacquered wood
Mother of pearl and abalone shell inlay
Category
Vintage 1960s Vietnamese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Horn, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 2.38 in W 25.25 in D 11.25 in
Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon, Chess and Checkers Box with Game Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Backgammon and Chess, Checker Box complete with game pieces.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Games
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl
H 3.5 in W 20.25 in D 10.25 in
Mother-of-Pearl and Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Chess Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Moorish style mother-of-pearl and wood inlay chess game board.
Wonderful craftsmanship
Category
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn
Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern wood inlay with micro mosaic and mother of pearl.
Handcrafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Wooden Game Board/ Box
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic design and gorgeous craftsmanship. The board/ box is made of various wood, mother
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Game Boards
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Syrian Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
mother of pearl inlay in a Moorish geometric pattern.
Inlays of olive, rosewood, mahogany, walnut and
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Games
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Olive, Walnut
Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1910s Syrian Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.68 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Midcentury Large Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games
Materials
Wood
H 3 in W 7.75 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Midcentury Large Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games
Materials
Wood
H 3.5 in W 9.75 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Midcentury Large Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games
Materials
Wood
H 3.5 in W 9.75 in D 19.75 in
Irish Rosewood Pedestal Game Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative rosewood pedestal table inlaid with mother of pearl featuring a chess board probably
Category
Antique 19th Century Game Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
English Papier Maché Lady’s Writing Desk
Located in Wells, ME
a fantastic mother-of-pearl and gilded chess board.
Most papier mâché pieces are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Syrian Handcrafted Backgammon/Chess Board with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
mother-of-pearl. Made by traditional Syrian artisans from Damascus, late 20th century. Chess and
Category
Late 20th Century Syrian Game Boards
Materials
Wood
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Mother Of Pearl Chess For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl chess for your home. A mother of pearl chess — often made from wood, mother-of-pearl and shell — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mother of pearl chess, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mother of pearl chess you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl chess made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made mother of pearl chess has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Au Départ are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Chess?
Prices for a mother of pearl chess can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $5,880, while the average can fetch as much as $2,831.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Chess
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches 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.