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Mother Of Pearl Chess

Chinese Export Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Chess Board from 19th with a Table
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese Export lacquered and mother-of-pearl chess board from 19th with a table carved wood stand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood

Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage footed chess board with mother of pearl inlaid squares and border.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

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Other

Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Board
$320
H 1 in W 14 in D 14 in
Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Game Tables

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Hardwood

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1860 BLACK LACQUER MOTHER OF PEARL CHESS TILT TOP GAMES TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black lacquered with ornate gold leaf floral hand painted base Tilt Top
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Antique 1860s High Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

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Wood

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese
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Vintage 1920s Asian Japonisme Games

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Wood, Bakelite, Plastic

Lovely Antique circa 1900 Hardstone Marble Inlaid Chess Table Stunning Colours
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Marble, hard stone, and mother of pearl
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

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Black Lacquer Lady s Desk in Two Parts
Located in Woodbury, CT
mother of pearl chess board. There is one drawer below that, probably for the chess or checkers playing
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon and Chess Set
Located in SOMIS, CA
this beautiful piece is amazing. The wood box is entirely encrusted in genuine mother-of-pearl. The
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2010s Egyptian Games

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon and Chess Set
Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon and Chess Set
H 1.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Marble Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Located in Southampton, GB
English 19th marble and mother of pearl chess board. This would make a great focal piece on a
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Antique 19th Century English Game Boards

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Marble

Carved Mother of Pearl Chess Game Table Smaller in Scale with Carved Chess Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual mother of pearl chess game table on the smaller scale with carved chess pieces that fit
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Vintage 1960s Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage footed chess board with mother of pearl inlaid squares and border.        
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Fine Antique Brazillian Hardwood with Mother of Pearl Inlay Chess Board Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
board tray with Mother of Pearl inlay This is a well-made and decorative piece, it has Brazilian
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20th Century European Country Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Victorian Ebonised Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tilt Top Chess Table Flowers Butterfly
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Victorian 1880 Ebonised with Mother of Pearl
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Vintage Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Bone Egyptian Chess or Game Board
Located in Palm Beach, FL
mother of pearl, bone and ebony marquetry. Beautiful enough to hang and functional enough to play. Tagged
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20th Century Egyptian Moorish Games

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a mesmerizing micro mosaic technique. The box showcases exceptional
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table
Located in London, GB
geometric and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl. The hinged lid opens to reveal a
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Vintage 1920s Syrian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl. The hinged lid opens to reveal a
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Vintage 1910s Syrian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl. The hinged lid opens to reveal a
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Vintage 1910s Syrian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Large Vintage Midcentury Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games

Materials

Wood

Vintage Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Game Board
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large vintage Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game board. Great
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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Games

Materials

Wood

19th Century Papier Mache Circular Occasional Table
Located in Folkestone, GB
-pearl chess board to the top within a painted border of scrolling foliage. Raised on a vase-shaped stem
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

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Paper

Backgammon and Chess Game Set, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Somis, CA
entirely encrusted in genuine mother-of-pearl. Through amazing craftsmanship the master artist forms
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2010s Egyptian Games

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother of Pearl and Lacquered Wood Backgammon and Chess Set, Vietnam, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon, chess and checkers game set Lacquered wood Mother of pearl and abalone shell inlay
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Vintage 1960s Vietnamese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bone, Horn, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon, Chess and Checkers Box with Game Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Backgammon and Chess, Checker Box complete with game pieces. A
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Games

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Mother-of-Pearl and Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Chess Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Moorish style mother-of-pearl and wood inlay chess game board. Wonderful craftsmanship
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20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a micro mosaic design. This elegant piece opens to reveal a
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern wood inlay with micro mosaic and mother of pearl. Handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Wooden Game Board/ Box
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic design and gorgeous craftsmanship. The board/ box is made of various wood, mother
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20th Century Syrian Moorish Game Boards

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage backgammon & game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
mother of pearl inlay in a Moorish geometric pattern. Inlays of olive, rosewood, mahogany, walnut and
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Games

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Olive, Walnut

Early 20th Century Syrian Damascus Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games Table
Located in London, GB
and asymmetric inlays of various woods and mother of pearl. The hinged lid opens to reveal a
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Vintage 1910s Syrian Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Midcentury Large Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury Large Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury Large Complete Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage midcentury Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Games

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Wood

Irish Rosewood Pedestal Game Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative rosewood pedestal table inlaid with mother of pearl featuring a chess board probably
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Antique 19th Century Game Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl

English Papier Maché Lady’s Writing Desk
Located in Wells, ME
a fantastic mother-of-pearl and gilded chess board. Most papier mâché pieces are
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

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Gold Leaf

Syrian Handcrafted Backgammon/Chess Board with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
mother-of-pearl. Made by traditional Syrian artisans from Damascus, late 20th century. Chess and
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Late 20th Century Syrian Game Boards

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Wood

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Mother Of Pearl Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl chess for your home. A mother of pearl chess — often made from wood, mother-of-pearl and shell — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mother of pearl chess, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mother of pearl chess you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl chess made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made mother of pearl chess has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Au Départ are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Chess?

Prices for a mother of pearl chess can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $5,880, while the average can fetch as much as $2,831.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Chess
  • 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.