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Antique Napoleon III Inlaid Secretaire Desk Cabinet Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
mother-of-pearl inlay work. Great period piece, every interior designers dream. Top opens down to
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Vintage 1910s Napoleon III Desks

Copper, Brass and Wood Box with Mother of Pearl Handle Letter Opener
Located in Cookeville, TN
letter opener with a smoothly finished mother of pearl handle completed with a cast metal piece holding a
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Mid-20th Century Indian American Classical Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Victorian 1870 Abalone, Mother of Pearl and Brass Lorgnettes
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A stunning pair of Victorian 1870 abalone, mother of pearl and brass lorgnettes, with the makers
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Abalone

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Papier Mâché Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
-painted with gold stamping and embellished with mother-of-pearl inserts, very high quality of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl

Black Lacquer Lady s Desk in Two Parts
Located in Woodbury, CT
pearl, the large drawer on the bottom part are wood. The lower part of the desk lifts off to reveal a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 1780 oval shaped magnifying eye glass that is housed in a silver and mother pearl case. It is a
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Antique 1780s English More Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl

1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That Is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 1780 oval shaped magnifying eye glass that is housed in a silver and mother pearl case. It is a
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Antique 1780s English More Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl

Cartier, An Onyx, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier: An Onyx, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Clock, the circular dial decorated with a
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Vintage 1920s French Desk Accessories

Antique French Writer s Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
A Table, a bench, a shelf. Walnut, ebonized wood, mother of pearl. Turned wood moucharabieh
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Antique 1880s Egyptian Islamic Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Walnut, Wood

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Charlevoix, MI
mother-of-pearl decoration on the rounded rectangular top representing stylized plant forms with curing
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare, very nice condition, art nouveau, wonderful mother-of-pearl box with an iridescent effect
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Early 20th Century African Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

English Edwardian Butler s Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Edwardian Butler's Mail Box Carved Wood and Mother of Pearl With Key from a Palm Beach
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Nouveau Bureau by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau mahogany drop front writing desk with mother of pearl inlay by Louis Majorelle
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks

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Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl

A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat
Located in Toorak, VIC
floral marquetry of fruitwood, mother-of-pearl and ivory inlays around a decorative inset of gilt tooled
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Bronze

Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Slope with Baize and Extras
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
mother of pearl fixture to the lid. Hinged lid opening to reveal a fully appointed green baize slope
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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

HORN AND MOTHER OF PEARL DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEUTIFUL AND DELICATED HORN AND MOTHER OF PEARL DESK WITH DECO STYLE AND HIGH GLOSS FINISH LEGS.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

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Horn, Mother-of-Pearl

20th Century French Art Deco Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Desk, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
desk from the 1930s. Very good condition. Mother of Pearl inlay at the top of the drawers. Seven
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Furniture

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Elm, Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

20th Century French Art Deco Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Desk, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Desk from the 1930s. Very good condition. Mother of Pearl inlay at the top of the drawers. Seven
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Elm, Rosewood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Table and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite black lacquer and mother of pearl desk that combines the rich heritage of Asian
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Russian Solid Gold Desk Set, Karl Hahn, circa 1890
By Carl Hahn
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Imperial Russian gold, carnelian, turquoise and mother of pearl desk set, comprising
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Antique 19th Century Russian Desk Sets

Materials

Carnelian, Enamel, Gold

Rare Libertys London 19th Century Hand Carved Mashrabiya Desk Mother of Pearl
By Liberty Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Pearl inlay desk retailed by Liberty’s London circa 1860 An absolute tour de force of style design
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl deskstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English tortoiseshell mother-of-pearl inlaid desk stand fitted with two bottle flanked by two
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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Silver

Art Nouveau Palisander Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Austria ca.1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
shimmering mother of pearl inlays. The beautiful table top which shows the still original leather pad
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Colonial Mother of Pearl Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A lovely 19th century French Colonial black table featuring stunning floral mother of pearl inlay
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl

Inlaid Mother of Pearl Bathroom Vanity Accessory Set
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning bathroom vanity set is entirely inlaid mother of pearl. Set includes one vanity tray
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2010s Asian Desk Sets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Resin

Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
masterpiece of this desk, a river landscape with Asian boats completely made with mother-of-pearl inlay. The
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Vintage 1920s French Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Located in Dallas, TX
a 19th century ink well with small drawer, covered with tortoise shell and mother of pearl, having
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
porcelain and, like this lovely inkwell, rare mother of pearl. Boxes sold in the Palais Royal area of
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Early 20th Century English Other Inkwells

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Silver

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Mother of Pearl Victorian Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
with lavish mother of pearl inlays depicting scrolls and flowers, opening to reveal a wonderful fitted
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
acanthus satinwood banding and marquetry accented with mother-of-pearl, carved cabriole legs and skirting
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood

Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee table décor. Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Hand Fan, Paper, Mother of Pearl, 18th-19th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand fan. Wallpaper, mother of pearl. 18th-19th centuries. Folding fan with paper country
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical More Desk Accessories

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Other

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Mother of Pearl Victorian English Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, possibly earlier. The entire outer main area with lavish Mother of Pearl inlays depicting scrolls and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in South Bend, IN
grain, with floral marquetry and mother of pearl inlays. It offers good storage, with six cubbies and a
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent Syrian Damascus mother of pearl and specimen wood inlaid table chest, dating
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Antique 1890s Syrian More Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French mother-of-pearl marquetry and red Boulle encrier, or inkstand
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Antique 1830s British William IV Inkwells

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s
Located in Litchfield, CT
have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
outside of the lens are both covered in tiles of Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with a bright patina
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother-of-pearl and ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century Napoleon III style inkwell. Blackened wood, brass marquetry and mother of pearl
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Very Large Solid Exotic Wood Dice with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Very large exotic wood dice with inlaid mother-of-pearl. Made of solid blocks of what appears to be
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Zebra Wood

19th Century Charles X Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Inkwell With Cupid
Located in Paris, FR
, mother-of-pearl base that is engraved with flowers and foliage, and is provided with four penholes
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Papier Mâché Mother Pearl inlayed English Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular papier mâché inkstand made in England in late 19th century. Beautiful mother pearls in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze Opera Glasses in Original Case
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
mother-of-pearl, a material which was all the rage especially in furniture n the late 19 century. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Desk Set
Located in Pawtucket, RI
clip. Made from gilt bronze and mother of pearl. Letter holder has engraved initials to one side.Signed
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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
main area with lavish Mother of Pearl, Amboyna, and brass strung inlays, opening to reveal a wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Parsons Style Lapis Lazuli Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Lapis clad desk or console with Mother of Pearl inlay on top. Desk features 3 drawers
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Napoleon III mother of pearl inlaid cylinder
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III mother of pearl inlaid and lacquered cylinder desk on cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Gucci Desk Blotter
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Gucci desk blotter with eight mother-of-pearl inlays on each side. Leather and silver
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Leather

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Desk / Table, Circa 1930
Located in San Marino, CA
French colonial art deco desk/table with mother of pearl inlaid top and one drawer, sitting on four
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Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

Louis Cartier “guilloche” Mother of Pearl Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Cartier “guilloche” Mother Of Pearl Ballpoint Pen - Ballpoint pen with watch and guilloche
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20th Century Swiss Desk Accessories

Post War Pearl Inlay Chromed Opera Glasses
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post World War II Chromed Opera glasses with a Pearl Inlay.
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Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1820s-1830s Antique French Mother of Pearl Gold Lorgnette
Located in Litchfield, CT
have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Large Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
The brass has been professionally polished and the lens without damage with a good strong and clear magnification. Dating to the late Vicrorian era, it dates to around 1890/1900. ...
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Impressive Big Napoleon 3 Desk Writing Table, France
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive French big size 3 decorated facades table desk Napoleon III style with a rich
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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Mother Of Pearl Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl desk for your home. Each mother of pearl desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and metal. If you’re shopping for a mother of pearl desk, we have 104 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mother of pearl desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mother of pearl desk over the years, but those crafted by R Y Augousti, Susse Frères and Andre Loyens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Desk?

A mother of pearl desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,307, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Desk
  • 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
    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 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 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.