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Was furniture made out of papier mâché?
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Yes. Although it may be hard to believe, furniture was indeed made out of papier mâché. Popular in Victorian-era times, the technique was patented in England in 1772 by Henry Clay. You can shop a variety of papier mâché furniture styles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian Papier Mache Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice Victorian papier mache flip top pedestal table, hand painted with mother of pearl
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pedestals
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Paper
English Victorian Papier-Mache Fan
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache and pearl inlaid fan
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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