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Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) 24" leaf, (2) armchairs, (6) side chairs, large table, mother of pearl inlay throughout, heavy solid
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Contemporary Pin/Pendant. 14K Gold Antique Mother-of-Pearl, Chinese Gambling Chip Pin, and
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Pair of Indochinese Armchairs, circa 1880-1900
Located in Paris, FR
a rich decoration of mother of pearl Marquetry. The two armchairs are identical but each mother of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's black-laquered Chinese cabinet with inlayed stone and mother-of-pearl figures
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair Of Vintage Barrel Stools, Chinese, Inlaid, Decorative Display Stand, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage barrel stools. A Chinese, mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid decorative
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools

Materials

Wood

Two Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Two gorgeous vitrines in carved wood, with numerous incrustations of mother of pearl engraved and
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Vitrines

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings with Mother of pearl "Eternity Knot" motifs. Tiny coral seed beads
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mother-of-pearl or soapstone (details too small to confirm, but typical of the style) depicting intricate
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar s Seal Stand, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Wood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century An
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Chinese Lacquered Folding Screen with Nacre Inlay Asian Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Chinese lacquered folding screen with mother of pearl inlay Asian motifs.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1970s Chinese Lacquered Folding Screen with Nacre Inlay Asian Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Chinese lacquered folding screen with mother of pearl inlay Asian motifs.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Console Table with Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
dragons and beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay on all sides, including top, back, legs and even inner rails
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

19th Century French Ebonised Table in the Japonisme Style attributed to Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in London, GB
lacquered panels from China or Japan, Tonkin mother-of-pearl inlays, and custom bronze accents, earning him
Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Chinese 19th Century Hardwood, Mother of Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood garden seat, having an inset marble-top, mother
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamonds Kyanite Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of round shape hand painted Mother of Pearl discs depicting a chinese landscape,2
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamonds Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of oval shape hand painted Mother of Pearl 28 mm x 40 mm, depicting a chinese
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Chip, 18k Gold Silver Square Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning earrings feature finely carved antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gaming counters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL SCHOLAR’S TABLE
Located in San Francisco, CA
the top with a landscape scene with a reserve over a pierced apron above a rounded and scalloped base with a pierced swan-scrolled legs; scrolling vine and geometric floral decoratio...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ceramics

Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful cabinet features four finely carved panels depicting a courting couple. Mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Screen Decorated with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Berwickshire, GB
16cm. This is a superior example of the genre with four very fine mother-of-pearl decorations showing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of early 20th century Chinese armchairs with extensive mother-of-pearl inlay decoration in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Chinese Richly Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells, Hard Wood Stands, Canton
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Pair of Chinese richly carved Mother-of-Pearl shells. Hard wood stands, Canton, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Chinese Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in SOMIS, CA
decorate the background with sections encrusted with luxurious, iridescent mother-of-pearl. Gold leaves are
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Wedding Bed, 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Marble, Dragons, Royalty
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
This spectacular item is from a known private collection, available for sale for the first time entrance piece or reception room piece d' resistance.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Inlay Cache Pot
Located in Milton, DE
Mother of pearl inlay cache pot is a classic. Use a liner for fresh flowers, line and put your
Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Carved Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Collectors of snuff bottles are always looking for something unique. This piece, made from mother
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Carnelian

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

Carved Mother of Pearl Shell with Nativity Scene
Located in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Chinese carved mother of pearl shell with nativity scene including the three wise men - Mar and
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Chinese Export Silver and Mother of Pearl Handled Dessert Knives and Forks
Located in New York, NY
A fine set in very good condition. The knives with fine pseudo English hallmarks including the makers mark SS for Sunshing. The forks unmarked. It is rare to find a dessert set retai...
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Silver

Eighteen-Piece Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Service
By Wang Hing Co.
Located in Chudleigh, Tasmania
A seemingly unique 18 piece Queensland mother-of-pearl shell dessert service, silver mounted by
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian hanging shelf with inlaid mother of pearl, circa 1930s-1940s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

6 Chinese Rosewood Dining Chairs Inlaid Mother of Pearl Yoked
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
rosewood. The yoked backrests with inlaid mother of pearl decoration above solid paneled seats raised on
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 19th century inlaid papier-mâché mother of pearl Chinese box with two tiers and a lid, there’s
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Paper

Elizabeth Locke 18 Karat Gold Mother-of-Pearl Chinese Gaming Counter and Pearl
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Nashua, NH
Elizabeth Locke 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Chinese Gaming Counter and Pearl Brooch. The brooch
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Antique Lacquer Scholar s Table with Pearl Inlay, circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
Chinese antique lacquer scholar's table with mother-of-pearl inlay (lac burgaute), on a dark brown
Category

Antique 1720s Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Antique Chinese Hardwood Armchairs Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Chair
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous pair of Chinese hardwood antique arm chairs Feature intricate mother-of-pearl inlay to
Category

Vintage 1940s Asian Armchairs

Omaggio Vase Miniature Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Omaggio Vase Miniature Mother Of Pearl 3 Pcs H: 3.3" Ø: 2.2".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Faience

Late 18th Century Chinese Box in Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid, Silver and Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chinese box lacquered with inlaid mother-of-pearl. The handles and legs in silver. The lock in gold.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Silver, Gold

Chinese Republic Low Rectangular Table, Hardwood Inlaid with Mother of Pearl
Located in Seattle, WA
Low rectangular Chinese hardwood table inlaid with mother of pearl. Pierced skirt. Republic
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Table Stool Dining Set Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Hardwood
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
with the intricate mother-of-pearl inlay Designs include floral motifs and birds Table has a lovely
Category

Vintage 1930s Dining Room Sets

Antique Chinese Hardwood Table Stool Dining Set Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1920
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique Chinese dining set with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay Round table complemented
Category

Vintage 1920s Dining Room Sets

Vintage Asian Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box from 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Asian Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box From the 1980s. Four drawers on the outside and 6
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Boxes and Cases

Sterling Silver Earrings, White Crystal and Mother of Pearl Doublet with CZ
By Charles Garnier
Located in Dallas, TX
Sterling Silver Earrings, White Crystal and Mother of Pearl Doublet with CZ, Rhodium Finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Fine Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Coffee Tables
Located in London, west Sussex
inlaid mother-of-pearl frames. Each table measures 57 in – 144.8 cm long, 21 3.4 in – 55.2 cm deep and 13
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Hardwood

18K Rose Gold Dangle Earrings w/Amethyst, Mother of Pearl Champagne Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
with Pink Mother of Pearl. Champagne diamond halo and huggie tops. Set in 18K Rose Gold. The Viola
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-19th Century Chinese Ebony Corner Bracket
Located in London, west Sussex
decoration with mother of pearl inlay work depicting trailing flowers. It measures 14 in – 35.5 cm wide, 9
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Wall Brackets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Chinese Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Fossano, IT
A Camphor wood chest. Black lacquered with Chinese landscape and inlaid with soapstone, mother-of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring w/ Amethyst, Pink Mother of Pearl Doublet Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mother of Pearl, Diamond Halo, Split Diamond Shank, set in 18K Rose Gold. Finger size 6.5, adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Chinese Huang Hua-li Counter Box
Located in London, GB
the top inlaid with mother of pearl branches surrounding mother of pearl armoire tablet, the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Regency Chinese Export Tilt-Top Center Table in Ebonized Wood
Located in Firenze, IT
Chinese mythology and is decorated with mother of pearl inlays. Height with tilt-top up 38.9764 inches
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Center Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Inlaid Mirror
Located in Bastrop, TX
below, inlaid with Mother of Pearl flowers and vines as well as a longevity symbol at the top between
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Table Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Ornate Chinese Red Lacquered Opium Canopy Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
Opt for drama with this late 19th century Chinese opium canopy bed, crafted of elmwood. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm

Chinese Style Side or Tea Table
Located in Charleston, SC
mother-of-pearl inlays in a brown wood background. The bottom shelf is simply carved with flowery
Category

Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Center Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Opium Canopy Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
Opt for drama with this late 19th century Chinese opium canopy bed, crafted of elmwood. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood, Lacquer

Globe, Gem Stone
Located in SOMIS, CA
, mother-of-pearl, agate, sandstone and many other gem and minerals shaped into the shape of countries
Category

2010s Chinese Globes

Materials

Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone

Art Deco Cigarette Case Linked to General MacArthur and Charles Lindbergh
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Chinese/Japanese lacquer and mother of pearl inlay of a garden with a flower in which we recognize a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Chinese Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese mother of pearl you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese mother of pearl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and wood. Find 179 options for an antique or vintage Chinese mother of pearl now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese mother of pearl — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese mother of pearl, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tutti Frutti Jewellery each produced at least one beautiful Chinese mother of pearl that is worth considering.

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A Chinese mother of pearl can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,853, while the lowest priced sells for $236 and the highest can go for as much as $169,877.
Questions About Chinese Mother Of Pearl
  • 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
    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 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 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.