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How was papier-mâché furniture made?

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How was papier-mâché furniture made?
To make papier-mâché furniture, artisans used one of two techniques. One method involves applying strips of paper to a mold. Alternatively, a furniture maker mixed pulverized paper pulp with paste and poured it into a mold. Shop a selection of papier-mâché furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Victorian Papier Mache Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice Victorian papier mache flip top pedestal table, hand painted with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Paper

English Victorian Papier-Mache Fan
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache and pearl inlaid fan
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Antiquities

English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid rectangular shaped box with oval shaped center.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint

English Victorian Papier-Mache Tray
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache decorated rectangular tray with scalloped edge.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

English Victorian Papier-Mache Tray
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache oval scalloped tray with church scene
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

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