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Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Gilt Brass Desk Clock Description: A majestic Cartier desk
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Enamel

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Other

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Impressive Antique Coromandel and mother of pearl desk stand dating back to the Victorian era. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
H 9.06 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone
Located in Dallas, TX
An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl. The lock is signed by maker
Category

Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl A small and lined with a fabric lap desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
H 2.76 in W 11.23 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood

Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
H 3.75 in W 13.63 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass
Located in London, by appointment only
A large scale brass mounted gallery glass with a mother of pearl veneered handle. Probably Palais
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Large English Papier Mâché Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
black lacquer finish, elaborate hand painted gilt details mother of pearl inlay and two cut crystal
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood

French Writing Desk Bureau Walnut Inlay Mother of Pearl 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
mother of pearl Circa 1860 Main drawer opens out to reveal blue beize lined writing surface Bought from a
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

19th Century Spanish Bronze and Mother of Pearl Watch Stand Topped with a Parrot
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish bronze and mother of pearl watch stand topped with a parrot.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in NYC, NY
Fine mid-19th century inkwell with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration surrounding pen trays, a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Desk Bell, 1870's French Ormolu, Mother of Pearl, Rare Celestial Motif USA Only
Located in Southbury, CT
is veiled from sight by gorgeous, oval, ormolu-framed mother-of-pearl. The bell sits upon an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

24k Gold, Bronze

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine larger Antique Travel Desk with fine wood and Mother-of-Pearl inlay. The dark mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Moorish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Located in London, GB
This beautifully Cerejeira veneered mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid pedestal desk is indeed a
Category

2010s Indonesian Desks

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
H 29.75 in W 62.75 in D 35.75 in
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver, Brass

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
decorated with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid on the front. There are 5 brass pineapple form finials on
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pair of LeMaire Fabt Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses/Binoculars
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses By LeMaire Fabt with Original Case. Circa
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
, deer and mother-of-pearl foliage. On the right, there is a drawer and a door decorated with carved
Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine antique Moorish style walnut with mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair, late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Desks

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Luigi and Angiolo Falcini, mechanical desk
By Luigi and Angelo Falcini
Located in Milano, IT
Luigi and Angiolo Falcini (Campi, 1794 - Florence, 1861) and (Campi, 1801 - Florence, 1850) Mechanical desk, 1835 - 1855, veneered in ebony and inlaid with woods of various colors, i...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Ebony

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
throughout with elaborate hand incised parcel gilt decorated foliate scroll pattern and mother of pearl inlay
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Mother of Pearl Tulip Flower Desk Lamp 22"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
marble base supporting a curving bronze stem of a tulip shaped flower in tessellated resin / mother of
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
timeless piece that adds a touch of sophistication to any desk. A must-have for those who appreciate the
Category

Antique 1870s English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
H 8 in W 9.25 in D 11 in
Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Lovely piece to have on your desk, and
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
desk or display with a touch of vintage elegance and coastal allure.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Other

Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
-cut diamonds and 9.60 carats of cabochon emeralds. Complemented by mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli
Category

20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold

Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
H 19.75 in W 17 in D 10 in
Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
illuminated with real mother-of-pearl additions that make it a true jewel. The round hatch opens to several
Category

2010s Italian Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut
Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut
H 43.31 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Located in Chicago, IL
towards the sky, formed of raised lacquer (takamaki-e) and mother of pearl inlay (raden). Dark lacquer at
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Spectacular masterspiece ladies writing secretary desk Napoleon III, 1860 France
Located in Wien, AT
impressive design thanks to the rich veneer pattern made of mother-of-pearl, brass and palisander wood in
Category

Antique 1860s French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of pearl lacquer and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
background and inlaid with mother of peal. The lid opens to reveal the original velvet lined writing slope
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Silver

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
with Mother-of-Pearl & gilt bronze 'rope twist' decoration. The chest has eight drawer fronts with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1850-1860s five piece English Regency style mother of pearl desk set which includes: a photo
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Mother of Pearl Desk Set
H 5 in W 7 in D 1 in
Papier Mâché and Mother of Pearl Desk Articles
Located in Hudson, NY
Louis-Phillippe papier mâché and inlaid mother of pearl desk articles, comprising an inkwell and
Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Papier Mâché

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style. Circa 1980�s. A green hardstone, gilt-metal, and mother
Category

Late 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Located in Blacksburg, VA
, and mother-of-pearl desk clock by Cartier. Circular case flanked by two rock crystal inserts
Category

Late 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Victorian 1850 Mother of Pearl and Abalone Card Case in Superb Condition
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Victorian 1850 mother of pearl and abalone card case in superb condition. It has a bone slip to
Category

Antique 1850s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique travel writing slope in well figured walnut. Original faded blue gray velvet. Piece measures 15 inches long when open.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU
Located in New York, NY
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BUREAU FROM THE DANISH ROYAL
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinoiserie Back Lacquered Art Deco Mother of Pearl Inlay Desk, Spain, 1940s
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Chinoiserie back lacquered with mother of pearl inlay desk, Spain, 1940s. - Art Deco style with
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
By W.C. Fuller
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Magnificent coromandel writing slope by W.C. Fuller, London. Inlaid and engraved in mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Inlaid Secretaire Desk Cabinet Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
mother-of-pearl inlay work. Great period piece, every interior designers dream. Top opens down to
Category

Vintage 1910s Napoleon III Desks

Copper, Brass and Wood Box with Mother of Pearl Handle Letter Opener
Located in Cookeville, TN
letter opener with a smoothly finished mother of pearl handle completed with a cast metal piece holding a
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian American Classical Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Victorian 1870 Abalone, Mother of Pearl and Brass Lorgnettes
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A stunning pair of Victorian 1870 abalone, mother of pearl and brass lorgnettes, with the makers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Abalone

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Mother Of Pearl Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl desk for your home. Each mother of pearl desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and metal. If you’re shopping for a mother of pearl desk, we have 104 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mother of pearl desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mother of pearl desk over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Susse Frères and Andre Loyens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Desk?

A mother of pearl desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,307, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Desk
  • 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
    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 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 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.