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William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest

William and Mary Oysterwood Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

This William and Mary-period chest is distinguished by oyster veneering and circular inlay. Intersecting circles are inlaid into the veneers on the drawer fronts and on top of the ch...

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Portrait Photographs in Oval Ormolu Frames
Pair of Large Portrait Photographs in Oval Ormolu Frames

Pair of Large Portrait Photographs in Oval Ormolu Frames

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large portrait photographs in oval ormolu frames This handsome couple come from Brest in France, I do not know the identity of the subjects but the pictures are by H Dub...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Photography

Materials

Ormolu

Walnut crossbanded Queen Ann sideboard
Walnut crossbanded Queen Ann sideboard

Walnut crossbanded Queen Ann sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

All are fitted with unusual oyster veneered detail and brass drop handles. All raised up on five cabriole legs with shell-carved knees and pad feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table
Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table

Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Crafted from rich acacia wood and finished in an elegant country walnut stain, this exquisite piece exudes sophistication. The inlaid parquet oyster veneer top adds a refined touch, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood

STUNNING CIRCA 1920's ANTIQUE OYSTER LABURNUM WOOD REGENCY STYLE COFFEE TABLE
STUNNING CIRCA 1920's ANTIQUE OYSTER LABURNUM WOOD REGENCY STYLE COFFEE TABLE

STUNNING CIRCA 1920's ANTIQUE OYSTER LABURNUM WOOD REGENCY STYLE COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Regency style, Hand made in England Oyster Veneer Coffee or Cocktail table Pleas...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laburnum

Traditional Round Coffee Table with Glass Inset
Traditional Round Coffee Table with Glass Inset

Traditional Round Coffee Table with Glass Inset

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

Its circular top has a center panel with decorative gold-leaf églomisé, surrounded by a border of Oyster veneer that highlights the table’s symmetry and depth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood

Art Deco glazed bookcase/display cabinet
Art Deco glazed bookcase/display cabinet

Art Deco glazed bookcase/display cabinet

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A beautiful Art Deco Glazed Bookcase/display cabinet with original working locks and chrome keys. Oyster veneer doors with beautiful Scalloped plinth to the upper section.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

IMPORTANT WiLLIAM & MARY FULLY RESTORED OYSTER LABURNUM WOOD CENTRE TABLE
IMPORTANT WiLLIAM & MARY FULLY RESTORED OYSTER LABURNUM WOOD CENTRE TABLE

IMPORTANT WiLLIAM & MARY FULLY RESTORED OYSTER LABURNUM WOOD CENTRE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The table has been sympathetically washed back and French polished from the ground up The top, which is a real tour de force of craftsmanship, is of course made up of fine cuts of O...

Category

Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk with Oyster Burl Veneer, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk with Oyster Burl Veneer, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk with Oyster Burl Veneer, 1950s

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing desk with an oyster burl veneer and three drawers, resting on four sabre legs.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Italian Mid-Century Square End Table with Oyster Burl Veneer
Italian Mid-Century Square End Table with Oyster Burl Veneer

Italian Mid-Century Square End Table with Oyster Burl Veneer

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century square end / side table with an oyster burl veneer, resting on four triangular legs.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wool

17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill
17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill

17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Surviving in a remarkable state of originality, the clock combines a highly unusual astronomical complication with an exceptionally elegant olive oyster veneered and floral marquetry...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oyster Cut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Oyster Cut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Oyster Cut Chest of Drawers

Located in Woodbury, CT

18th century English chest of drawers with yew oyster cut veneer, walnut cross banding and walnut cross grain mouldings on later walnut bun feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Yew, Boxwood

17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers
17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers

17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceptional and very rare mid 17th century Charles II olive wood chest of drawers of low proportions Veneered with 'oyster-cut" veneers of olive wood and crossbanded in Holly with...

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk
Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Rococo secretary desk / cabinet with an upper door that folds down to reveal a writing surface and 5 small interior drawers, over three drawers with serpentine fronts and orn...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Highly Important 17th Century Charles II Floral Marquetry table by Gerrit Jensen
Highly Important 17th Century Charles II Floral Marquetry table by Gerrit Jensen

Highly Important 17th Century Charles II Floral Marquetry table by Gerrit Jensen

By Gerrit Jensen

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The beautifully figured olive oyster-veneered top is banded in holly and inset with exquisitely detailed floral marquetry panels, featuring an array of flowers and a finely drawn bir...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Tables

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Olive, Holly

William and Mary Period Oyster Chest with Holly Banding
William and Mary Period Oyster Chest with Holly Banding

William and Mary Period Oyster Chest with Holly Banding

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A William and Mary period chest of two short drawers over three long graduated drawers. Veneered in oyster-cut walnut (or possibly olivewood) with holly banding surrounding the drawe...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box
Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box

Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful example of an English coffre fort or strong box in oyster kingwood veneer, with brass hinges and straps, with the front opening to three hidden fitted drawers.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases
"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases

"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases

Located in Danville, CA

The tray top of the Side Table and the Cabinet on the chest are finished in "Oyster Burl" veneer. "Oyster Burl" is the name given to a technique that uses free-form pieces of Italian...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Campaign End Tables

Materials

Wood, Olive, Burl

Italian Mid-Century Console Table, Oyster Burl, Circa 1955, 3 Drawers
Italian Mid-Century Console Table, Oyster Burl, Circa 1955, 3 Drawers

Italian Mid-Century Console Table, Oyster Burl, Circa 1955, 3 Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century console table with a rectangular top containing three small drawers along the front, resting on four triangular legs and finished in oyster burl veneer. Slight c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century 'Radius' Writing Desk in Oyster Burl, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century 'Radius' Writing Desk in Oyster Burl, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century 'Radius' Writing Desk in Oyster Burl, 1960s

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two drawers, finished in oyster burl veneer and resting on four rounded triangular legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode
Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode

Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode

Located in Dayton, OH

The entire piece rests on robust, shapely ogee bracket feet clad in heavily patterned oyster burl veneers, Each drawer has hand-cut dovetail joinery with the spacious interiors neatl...

Category

Early 20th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode
Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode

Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode

Located in Dayton, OH

The vibrant, golden-honey tones beautifully illuminate the natural swirls, concentric growth rings, and dense cluster knots unique to premium oyster burl veneer cuts. Built in a clas...

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Radius Writing Desk in Oyster Burl Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Radius Writing Desk in Oyster Burl Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Radius Writing Desk in Oyster Burl Wood

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two drawers, finished in oyster burl veneer and resting on four rounded triangular legs.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

2 Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dressers Pair
2 Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dressers Pair

2 Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dressers Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

This exceptional pair of fine antique English George II style bachelor chests offers a commanding, high-end presentation, combining the breathtaking natural beauty of highly figured ...

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700

Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Unusually, the cross-grain moulded frieze is also veneered in oysters of olive and remarkably retains the original gilt brass escutcheon and lock.

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive, Holly

Large William and Mary 17th Century Inlaid Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1690
Large William and Mary 17th Century Inlaid Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1690

Large William and Mary 17th Century Inlaid Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Similarly, the cross-grain moulded frieze is veneered in olive oyster. The box is in superb condition and of very good colour, mellowing over centuries to a lovely patinated finis...

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak, Olive, Ebony

Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Cabinet on Chest Linen Press 80"
Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Cabinet on Chest Linen Press 80"

Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Cabinet on Chest Linen Press 80"

Located in Dayton, OH

This George II style cabinet-on-chest, linen press, wardrobe or armoire features exquisite yew wood and oyster burl veneers, showcased through book-matched panels and cross-banded bo...

Category

Early 20th Century English George II Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Table, White, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Table, White, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Table, White, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Dornes coffee table features wooden legs in natural white oak root veneer with a satin varnish and top lacquered in satin oyster white.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Dornes Nesting Coffee Table Set/2, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Dornes Nesting Coffee Table Set/2, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Dornes Nesting Coffee Table Set/2, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Dornes nesting coffee table set features wooden legs in natural white oak root veneer with a satin varnish and top lacquered in satin oyster white.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It has a strong lock to the centre and two bolts concealed in the sides so that it could be screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong boxes...

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Large 17th Century French Walnut Cabinet
Large 17th Century French Walnut Cabinet

Large 17th Century French Walnut Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The doors have central panelled mouldings and within the cartouches created by those mouldings, the veneers are oyster cut and faceted, laid together to create a flower effect surrou...

Category

Antique 17th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest – Oysterwood Style Design
Italian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest – Oysterwood Style Design

Italian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest – Oysterwood Style Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Notable Features: Rich walnut construction with oyster wood-style veneer. Hand-inlaid detailing on the top, front, and sides.

Category

1990s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England

18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England

Located in Houston, TX

A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster walnut veneers. Early oyster walnut chest-on-stands are scarce.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet

Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet

Located in London, by appointment only

CL The cabinet below with double doors opening to shelves. Veneered throughout with fine oyster cut tulipwood veneers laid on an oak carcass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Backgammon Roarshax Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice
Backgammon Roarshax Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice

Backgammon Roarshax Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice

By Orfeo Quagliata

Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex

The exterior of the board is composed of two elements, a metalic box and a thinly sliced oyster cut veneer of parota wood. The oysters are sourced from reclaimed branches of these gi...

Category

2010s Mexican Rustic Games

Materials

Steel

Backgammon Lineal Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice
Backgammon Lineal Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice

Backgammon Lineal Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice

By Orfeo Quagliata

Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex

The exterior of the board is composed of two elements, a metalic box and a thinly sliced oyster cut veneer of parota wood. The oysters are sourced from reclaimed branches of these gi...

Category

2010s Mexican Rustic Games

Materials

Steel

17th Century Figured Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Lace Box
17th Century Figured Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Lace Box

17th Century Figured Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Lace Box

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The curiously named 'lace box' or 'bible box' veneered in oyster cut hardwoods such as olive, Kingwood, walnut and marquetry were popular amongst the middle and higher classes of soc...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Made of walnut, butterflied walnut, burl walnut and oyster wood, the veneers on this piece are STUNNING !

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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Oyster Veneer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oyster veneer for your home. An oyster veneer — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 90 options for an antique or vintage oyster veneer now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the oyster veneer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oyster veneer, those designed in Georgian, Regency and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made oyster veneer has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Steinway & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oyster Veneer?

Prices for an oyster veneer start at $985 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $5,400.