Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Middle Eastern Mother Of Pearl

Leaf Chairs

Victorian Inlaid Chairs

Moorish Inlay

19th Century Folding Chair

Morocco Chair

Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Inlay Furniture

Arabian Or Moorish Chairs

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19th Century English Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Chair

$3,000

Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair

Located in Sarasota, FL

Very unusual childs palace chair. 1920s Art Deco from India.

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1910s Indian British Colonial Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair

$575

Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A very fine 19th century ebonized wooden miniature chair. The mother of pearl inlay and hand

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19th Century European Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl

Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century

$1,304

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique rare Victorian ebonized mother-of-pearl cane inlaid bedroom chair. Came from the Master's

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair

$542

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Chair Side

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique rare Victorian mother-of-pearl inlaid bedroom side chair. Came from the Master's Lodge

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1890s British Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Chair Side

$542

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

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19th Century American Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Fabric, Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Marquetry Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

$695

Antique Rare Victorian circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Side Chair

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique rare Victorian mother of pearl inlaid bedroom side chair. Came from the Master's Lodge

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Rare Victorian circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Side Chair

$542

Pair of Moroccan North African Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mother-of-pearl inlaid carved wood side chairs with later leather seats and nailhead trim.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Pair of Moroccan North African Chairs

$2,800 / set

Solid Rosewood and rich inlay, British Empire Arm Chair

Located in Toronto, ON

The chair was brought to England by a family that was from the British establishment in India. It

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19th Century Indian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Rosewood

Solid Rosewood and rich inlay, British Empire Arm Chair

$2,500

18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800

Located in Berlin, DE

This chair made of ebonised wood captivates with its fine mother-of-pearl inlays and the elegantly

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Late 18th Century Spanish Rococo Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Gold

18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800

$1,771

Pair of American Art Nouveau Mahogany Mother of Pearl Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Elegant and beautifully proportioned pair of American Art Nouveau side chairs. Delicate mother of

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Early 20th Century American Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of American Art Nouveau Mahogany Mother of Pearl Chairs

$1,200

Set Of 4 Antique Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Chairs With Carpet Upholstery 19Th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

this type. Elegant silhouettes of ebonised wood with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration. Probably

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19th Century European Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Wood, Velvet

Set Of 4 Antique Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Chairs With Carpet Upholstery 19Th C.

$1,091 / set

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Middle Eastern Syrian folding chair with silver wire and mother of pearl shell inlaid

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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

$450

Jennens Bettridge Brimm Parcel Gilt Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Birds Chair

By Aaron Jennens T.H. Bettridge

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

century parcel gilt papier mâché mother of pearl chair with bergère seat and inlaid tropical birds A

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1840s English Early Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Paper

Jennens Bettridge Brimm Parcel Gilt Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Birds Chair

$4,118

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique pair of chairs. Circa 1920's Made in India. Black lacquer over wood with mother-of

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1920s Indian Art Deco Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

$6,500

Pair of Exceptional Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chairs Mother of Pearl

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

movement occasional side chairs with mother of pearl inlay and ornate carvings A very good looking and

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Pair of Exceptional Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chairs Mother of Pearl

$3,088 / set

19th Century Tiger Velvet Mother of Pearl Inlay Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th century Chinese chair with beautiful mother of pearl inlay detail topped with a custom Tiger

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19th Century Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Tiger Velvet Mother of Pearl Inlay Chair

$2,800

Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Chicago, IL

curves and intricate inlaid mother-of-pearl design. The chair’s Classic design and intriguing history

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Other

Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

$4,780

England Victorian Pair of black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs

Located in Valladolid, ES

with mother-of-pearl inlays and gold polychrome, with a clear Asian or Philippine influence. The

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1890s Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

England Victorian Pair of black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs

$2,250

Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Unique pair of Levantine pewter and mother of pearl inlaid side chairs Both chairs are intricately

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Late 19th Century African Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Pewter

Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs, 19th Century

$3,800 / set

Rococo Style Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Ebonized Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Rococo style ebonized side chair, the back with mother-of-pearl inlaid details above the caned seat

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19th Century Rococo Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood

Rococo Style Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Ebonized Chair

$850

Pair of Lovely 19th Century Ebonized and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Chairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The caned seats are in good condition. The date to the 1880s England.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Lovely 19th Century Ebonized and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Chairs

$1,250

19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Blackened Wood Chair

By Giovanni Banci

Located in LEGNY, FR

Curule armchair in blackened wood with bone and mother of pearl inlays. Decor with a Fleur de Lis

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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Blackened Wood Chair

$2,992

A Pair of Moroccan Bone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

. Inlay work or mother of pearl, bone and ebony mimics mosaic tile work. Wonderful lattice-work accents

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19th Century Moroccan Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

A Pair of Moroccan Bone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs

$3,500

19th Century Black Lacquered and Gilt Chair with Mother of Pearl Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

. The chair is decorated with a shiny, black lacquered paint finish and embellished with mother of pearl

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Black Lacquered and Gilt Chair with Mother of Pearl Decor

$775

Antique Victorian Pair of Side Hall Dining Chairs Ebonized Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

elegance with interesting back splat design In ebonized finish delightfully dressed with mother-of-pearl

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1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Pair of Side Hall Dining Chairs Ebonized Mother-of-Pearl

$892

Stunning Original Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair A very good looking well made and collectable chair. These were the

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1820s English Regency Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Stunning Original Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chair

$1,304

Antique Islamic Moorish Syrian Carved Inlaid Mother of Pearl Corner Chair 1880

Located in Portland, OR

decoration. The chair back with twin inlaid panels of mother of pearl with 'cross' shaped decoration with

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1880s Syrian Islamic Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Antique Islamic Moorish Syrian Carved Inlaid Mother of Pearl Corner Chair 1880

$1,450

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Slipper Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

of Pearl Inlaid Slipper Chair is truly a unique piece! If you look at the photos provided you will

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19th Century American Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Slipper Chair

$1,150

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique handcrafted 19th century Syrian throne armchair hand-carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl

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Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

$3,500 / item

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Folding Middle Eastern Chairs - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Folding Middle Eastern Chairs - Set of 2 This pair of 19th century

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19th Century Asian Islamic Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Folding Middle Eastern Chairs - Set of 2

$4,799 / set

Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Seat Side Chair. Circa Early

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Early 1800s Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Side Chair

$650

Pair of Victorian Lacquer and Cane Side Chairs with Mother-of-pearl Inlay

Located in Madrid, ES

with gold painted details and mother-of-pearl inlay. The caned seats are in very good shape and chairs

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19th Century English Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood

Pair of Victorian Lacquer and Cane Side Chairs with Mother-of-pearl Inlay

$1,556 / set

Rare Antique Pair of circa 1900 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Rams Head Klismos Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Mother of Pearl circa 1900 klismos

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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Rare Antique Pair of circa 1900 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Rams Head Klismos Chairs

$8,923 / set

Antique Victorian Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Parlour Chair Velvet upholstery

Located in Bristol, GB

. Price per chair. An elegant and pretty silhouette of ebonised wood with inlaid mother-of-pearl

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19th Century European Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Wood

Antique Victorian Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Parlour Chair Velvet upholstery

$267 / item

Pair of 19th Century Syrian Folding Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of folding Syrian scribe chairs with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays.

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19th Century Syrian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Pair of 19th Century Syrian Folding Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays

$2,500

Chinese Hardwood Bench and Chair Set Suite Mother of Pearl 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Chinese antique settee and two matching arm chair sets Profussely decorated with mother of

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Early 1900s Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Bench and Chair Set Suite Mother of Pearl 1900

$5,285

Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of colonial Empire ebonized chairs with mother-of-pearl inlays, new upholstered seat in light

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Wood

Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900

$3,231 / set

2 Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chairs Marquetry Mother of Pearl Tufted Shield Back

Located in Dayton, OH

inlaid floral marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inlay. Chair backs are shield shaped with banding and tufted

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut

2 Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chairs Marquetry Mother of Pearl Tufted Shield Back

$1,000 / set

19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chair

Located in Malibu, CA

accents with mother of pearl inlay, buffed to a warm polish. The back depicts an abstract floral design

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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Abalone, Giltwood, Paper

19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chair

$2,026

Set of Six Period Regency Dining Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

backs with ebony inlaid palmettes and scrolls having mother of pearl bosses, the back, seat rails and

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19th Century English Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mahogany, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl

Set of Six Period Regency Dining Chairs

c.1860 Antique English Papier Mâché Desk Chair w/Mother of Pearl

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

This exquisite antique English papier mache desk chair with mother of pearl inlay and gilt trim

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19th Century English Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

c.1860 Antique English Papier Mâché Desk Chair w/Mother of Pearl

$4,800

Pair of English Victorian Papier Mache and Pearl Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Victorian paper mâché and pearl inlaid black lacquer side chairs with shaped open

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19th Century British Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of English Victorian Papier Mache and Pearl Side Chairs

$2,400 / set

Antique English Regency Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Side Chair - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Regency Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Side Chair - a Pair. Item features

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19th Century English Regency Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique English Regency Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Side Chair - a Pair

$2,850 / set

A Syrian Folding Scribe s Chair

Located in Austin, TX

An ornately carved folding chair with mother of pearl and wood geometric inlay. Originally used by

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19th Century Syrian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A Syrian Folding Scribe s Chair

$1,500

Victorian Mother of Pearl Satinwood Inlay Mahogany Parlor Set, 3-Piece Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian mother of pearl satinwood inlay mahogany sofa & 2 chairs parlor set, 3-piece set

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19th Century North American Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

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Mahogany

Victorian Mother of Pearl Satinwood Inlay Mahogany Parlor Set, 3-Piece Set

$2,200 / set

19th Century Victorian Set of Four Antique Dining Chairs, Lacquered

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Japanned, lacquered, frames are beautifully highlighted with mother of pearl inlaid garlands, foliate and

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19th Century British Victorian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

19th Century Victorian Set of Four Antique Dining Chairs, Lacquered

$1,091 / set

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

inlay of tortoise shell, various exotic woods and mother-of-pearl. Mosaik provides Antiques,Art Deco

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19th Century Syrian Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

$3,500

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Located in San Marino, CA

A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

$3,200 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquered Chairs with Gilt Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

, black lacquered paint finish and are embellished with mother-of-pearl inlays, hand painted floral decor

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquered Chairs with Gilt Decor

$975 / set

Pair of nacre chairs from France, around 1860.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A historic set of 2 chairs with pearl inlay from around 1860. Antiques Very good condition

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1860s French Louis XVI Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Pair of nacre chairs from France, around 1860.

$1,795 / set

Pair of Nacre Chairs from France, circa 1860

Located in Chorzów, PL

A historic set of 2 chairs with pearl inlay from circa 1860. Antiques Very good condition

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1860s French Louis XVI Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Pair of Nacre Chairs from France, circa 1860

$1,795 / set

Four Mahogany Dutch Art Nouveau Chairs by J.M. Middelraad for Pander, 1900s

By J.M. Middelraad, H.Pander Zonen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare set of four Dutch Art Nouveau chairs by J.M.Middelraad for Pander. Solid mahogany

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Four Mahogany Dutch Art Nouveau Chairs by J.M. Middelraad for Pander, 1900s

$2,693

Middle Eastern Folding Chair with Inlay

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusual Middle-Eastern folding chair of hardwood, profusely inlaid with mother of pearl details

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Early 20th Century African Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Folding Chair with Inlay

$3,350

John Moyr Smith Pair of armchairs

By John Moyr Smith, Cox Son

Located in Miami, FL

2 Armchairs from england 19th Cent. Edited By Cox & Son. Two chairs from this set are in Musee

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19th Century English Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

John Moyr Smith Pair of armchairs

$16,900

Antique Asian Carved Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs Stool/Side Table - 3 Piece

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Asian Carved Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Inlay Corner Chairs and Stool/Side Table - 3

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1920s Asian Rustic Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Asian Carved Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs Stool/Side Table - 3 Piece

$1,350 / set

Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French Prayer Chair

Located in Hastings, GB

leaves and crown of thorns surrounding and intricately detailed mother of pearl cross The chair is

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Early 19th Century French Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French Prayer Chair

$2,601

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Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mother of pearl antique chair you’re looking for. Each mother of pearl antique chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mother of pearl antique chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mother of pearl antique chair bearing Victorian, Regency or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mother of pearl antique chair over the years, but those crafted by Aaron Jennens T.H. Bettridge, Andre Loyens and Cox Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Antique Chair?

A mother of pearl antique chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,393, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $16,900.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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