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Mother Of Pearl Etagere

French Inlay & Ebonized Etagere Circa 1900
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
accented on the corners with brass finials, punctuated at the center with a tile of mother-of-pearl. All
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Inlay & Ebonized Etagere Circa 1900
French Inlay & Ebonized Etagere Circa 1900
H 31.38 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in
English Victorian Papier Mache Étagère
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered 3 tier etagere with oval mirror and 2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Recent Sales

Japanese lacquer etagere
Located in New York, NY
with mother of pearl inlaid decor on lower doors, 3 drawers and various levels of shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese End Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese lacquer etagere
Japanese lacquer etagere
H 22.5 in W 25 in D 13 in
An 1880's Japanese Ebonised Rosewood Etagere
Located in San Francisco, CA
figures in mother-of-pearl and bone, and with four shelves, above three drawers decorated with flowers of
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vitrines

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Bone

Japanese Cabinet Etagere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved wood cabinet or Etagere with bone and mother-of-pearl relief decoration on blue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Cabinet Etagere
Japanese Cabinet Etagere
H 63.25 in W 36.5 in D 12.25 in
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Questions About Mother Of Pearl Etagere
  • 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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.