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Material: Shell
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shell Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Caned Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Caned chair with mother of pearl inlay and gold paint on back. Faded paint on legs; likely recently recaned. Dimensions: 33"H x 25"D x 19.5"W. Ask us about local NYC delivery.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Giltwood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Folk Art Found Objects Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the spirit of American folk art with this unique Vintage Chair crafted from found objects. Each piece tells a story, blending whimsy and heritage in a one-of-a-kind creation....
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Shell Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Dimensions: 32.25”H x 19.50”W x 24.50”D Seat Height 17.25" Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shell Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Chairs

Materials

Brass

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Syrian savonarola chair with elaborate mother of pearl inlay and etched faces at arms' end. Back and seat piece can be removed, pictured. Slight damage to the wood on back piece, als...
Category

19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Fausse paire de chaises Napoléon III, bois noirci et carton bouilli burgauté
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Fausse paire de chaises Napoléon III, bois noirci et carton bouilli burgauté Riches décors de fleurs et rehauts dorés assises en galettes garnies de t...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Boho Moroccan Inlay Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Moroccan folding chairs. Beautiful classic Moorish design with incredible inlay detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shell Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 39 1/4in W: 27 3/4in D: 28in SH: 18 1/2in This Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration are truly unique and a pretty pair of...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly decorative example of a Late 19th / Early 20th Century hand carved Syrian Moorish style armchair with velvet and appliqué cushion. Walnut with hand turned fretwork and elabo...
Category

Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Brass

La Fonda Chairs by Eames for Vitra, Original Fabric, Fiberglass, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
La Fonda chairs by Eames for Vitra, Orange, Fiberglass, 1960s. This lovely set of two La Fonda armchairs is the absolute eye-catcher in every styl...
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Wool, Fiberglass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. Thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant near pair of antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribes chairs with shell and bone inlay, late 19th century, Syria. The chairs of hand carved walnut in a f...
Category

Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Walnut

Moroccan Moorish Style 1900s Side Chair with Richly Carved Décor and Star Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style accent side chair from the early 20th century, with richly carved décor, mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic calligraphy and X-Form base. Created in Morocco during...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Papier-mâché 19th Century Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Painted Details
Located in Dallas, TX
English 19th century Papier-mâché chair with Mother of Pearl inlay and painted details.
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay.
Category

19th Century Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak Black Leather Hunter Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak Black Leather Hunter Green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D56 x W53 x H 80 cm Material: Teak or white oiled solid oak, Black lacquered solid beech, Veneer ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Shell Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Leather, Abalone, Textile

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and Mother of Pearl inlay.
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and back with an intricately carved splat. Sold as a pair.
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair Sheepskin teak Drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 91 x W 68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak We...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shell Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak

Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak Black Leather Cappuccino Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak Black Leather Cappuccino Brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D56 x W53 x H 80 cm Material: Teak or white oiled solid oak, Black lacquered solid beech, Ven...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shell Chairs

Materials

Leather, Abalone, Textile, Upholstery, Beech

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This listing is for the Sylvie Console and Sylvie Chair by R&Y Augousti in Black Pen Shell The Sylvie Console is an ethereal and sculptural piece. This table is inspired by the ic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Chairs

Materials

Shell

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and mother of pearl inlay.
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair. A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. Thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair William IV C.1830 Superb decorative chair, intricately inlaid with mother of pearl inlay and gilt detailin...
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and mother of pearl inlay.
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Mid-19th Century Lacquer Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New Orleans, LA
If you appreciate lacquer and mother of pearl, these chairs may be just the ticket for you.
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Chaise Gondole Napoléon III En Bois Et Papier Mâché Laqué Noir Et Burgauté
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Chaise gondole Napoléon III en bois et papier mâché laqué noir et burgauté décors de fleurs, assise cannée en bon état garnie d’un coussin en tissu rouge capitonné Plusieurs petit...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

4 Syrian Mother of Pearl Folding Scribe Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Group of four Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden folding scribe chairs including one matching pair. The carved wood is inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs of mother ...
Category

20th Century Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Marquetry Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style side chair, unbranded. Hand carved & crafted of walnut with mother of pearl inlays, decoratively carved shield back, upholstered seat in a multi-color cros...
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs ava...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Chairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
Category

1940s Moroccan Vintage Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Gilt Papier Mache Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Victorian inlaid mother-of-pearl & gilt papier mache chair. This elegantly shaped chair is detailed with Mother Of Pearl inlaid patte...
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...
Category

19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Exceptional Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chairs Mother of Pearl
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Liberty’s style Aesthetic movement occasional side chairs with mother of pearl inlay and ornate carvings A ve...
Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Inlaid Moroccan Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inlaid Moroccan chair, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Moroccan, circa 1950s. Completely hand made with intricate inlay throughout. Retains warm original...
Category

1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Hans Wegner JH-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat. Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK....
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chairs

Materials

Leather, Abalone, Teak

Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Shell Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Stamped circa 1815 Jennens & Bettridge Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Regency Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite fully stamped original circa 1815 Regency Jennens & Bettridge LTD Birmingham ebonised gold leaf painted occasional bergere chair ...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Pine

Inlaid Folding Syrian Decorative Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic Syrian inlaid folding chair. The chair is in very good condition and works fine. The chair measures 38 tall x 17 wide x 21 deep x seat height is 18 inches.
Category

1940s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Vintage Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Vintage Middle Eastern Inlaid Mother of Pearl Folding Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian styl...
Category

19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Hand Painted Tole Fireside Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a chaise chauffeuse or fireside chair in English due to its low seat height of 15 inches, this mid-nineteenth century French Napoleon III period hand painted tole chair...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of mahogany chairs is a piece of original design furniture realized in the early 20th century by Arab Manufacture. A unique pair of mah...
Category

Early 20th Century African Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Antique Pair of Gilt Wood Open Arm Chairs Upholstered in Natural Linen
Located in Brea, CA
Antique pair of gilt wood open arm chairs upholstered in natural linen Size: 23”W x 23”D x 36”H Seat height: 19” Seat depth: 19” Arm height: 24” These vintage chairs have the...
Category

20th Century European Shell Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Linen, Giltwood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century pair of Chinese rosewood mother of pearl inlaid chairs, each has a C-scroll crest with mother of pearl inlaid flowers; re...
Category

1860s Chinese Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid chair with linen cushion with hand-carved details.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Regency style spoon-back chairs. The chairs have black lacquered frames featuring an arched crest above a vertical splat with a floral mother of pearl inlay pattern flanked b...
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Wrought Iron French Art Deco Chairs with Zebra Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite pair of beautifully designed French Art Deco wrought iron Chairs upholstered in Zebra printed Cowhide. Use the pair as an ar...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Shell Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England walnut frame bow back armchair with mother of pearl inlay in the arts of crafts style A good looking and decora...
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19th Century English Papier Mâché Slipper Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century English papier mâché slipper chair with reversed painting of ruins on back. Ebonized and gilded with mother-of-pearl detailing. Hand cained.
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Colonial Chair
Located in New York, NY
Colonial reclining plantation chair. Perfect for inside or outside relaxation. The St. Barts collection features an exciting new line of organic white wash and natural weathered tea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Shell Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Black Lacquer Side Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Black lacquer side chair with mother-of-pearl inlay, well executed painted flowers and caned seat.
Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Pair of Syrian Carved Wooden Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Syrian carved wood side chairs with mashrabiya style latticework backs. The back and skirting are incised with Arabic inscriptions. With upholstered seats. Provenance: Fro...
Category

20th Century Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Neisha Crosland Queen Fruit Chintz Moroccan Tête-À-Tête
By Schumacher, Neisha Crosland
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Moroccan tête-à-tête newly upholstered in a stylish Neisha Crosland Silver White Queen Fruit chintz by Schumacher. This charming frame features fretwork, spindles and mo...
Category

Late 19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood

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