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Mother Of Pearl Seashell

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl Seashell Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany Style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern nautical décor mother of pearl shell box or keepsake
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

18K Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl SeaShell Pendant with Diamond Accents
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
White mother of pearl illustrates the beauty of a seashell. Hand-carved into a scallop shell, the
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mother of Pearl seashell caviar serving spoon. Spoon measures: 2.25" width x 5.13
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Spoon
Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Spoon
$325
H 5.13 in W 2.25 in D 0.07 in
Mother of Pearl Caviar Forks, Nice Alternative to Spoon
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) Mother of Pearl seashell caviar or appetizer forks. Last image shows
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Mother of Pearl Caviar Forks, Nice Alternative to Spoon
Mother of Pearl Caviar Forks, Nice Alternative to Spoon
$475 / set
H 4.82 in W 0.75 in D 0.07 in
Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Seashell pendant lamp with mother of pearl flakes. Construction with ceiling panel made of dark
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Mother of Pearl Spoon Caviar Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mother of pearl spoon with abalone seashell and sterling silver detail, Victorian
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Spoon Caviar Victorian
Mother of Pearl Spoon Caviar Victorian
$625
H 6.19 in W 1.75 in D 0.13 in
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
$21,280 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 39.38 in
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
$8,240 / item
H 94.49 in Dm 22.05 in
Fun 5DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 5DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
$5,525 / item
H 70.87 in Dm 22.05 in
Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
$10,035 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 22.05 in
Abalone Bamboo Articulated Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Hardwired]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural abalone sea-shell shade with iridescent mother-of-pearl interior, sourced from a vintage
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Abalone Fluted Brass Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and an adjustable green abalone shell shade with iridescent blue mother-of-pearl interior, sourced
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Abalone Fluted Brass Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Hardwired]]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and an adjustable green abalone shell shade with iridescent blue mother-of-pearl interior, sourced
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Abalone Bamboo Articulated Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural abalone sea-shell shade with iridescent mother-of-pearl interior, sourced from a vintage
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade Terracotta Base [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mother-of-pearl interior of the ear-shaped abalone shell in all its iridescent glory. It consists of a
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modernist Abalone Lawyer s Lamp with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abalone seashell with a golden-hued, mother-of-pearl interior, sourced from a California collector
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade Terracotta Base [Hardwired]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mother-of-pearl interior of the ear-shaped abalone shell in all its iridescent glory. It consists of a
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Stührling Verona La Playa 521 Quartz Fashion Watch
Located in New York, NY
Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Applied Seashell and Starfish, Swarovski Crystal Studded Bezel, with Silver and
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mother of Pearl Seashell Caviar Dish with Cutlery, 8 Complete Sets
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mother of Pearl seashell Caviar dish with Cutlery. 8 complete sets. Rare set of eight caviar
Category

20th Century Unknown Other Tableware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Maz Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Seashell Earrings
By Maz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Mother Of Pearl Seashell Earrings. The earrings feature 12 cabochon sapphires approximately 1.00
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of pearl Seashell Pendant Light, Fun 0DM, Verner Panton, 1960s, Denmark
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Wien, AT
Fantastic hanging lamp, Fun 0DM, a rare original from the 1960s, by the famous designer Verner Panton from Denmark. The 3 metal rings are covered all over with round shell plates th...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pearl Necklace seashell necklace string of pearls mother of pearl shell
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An ode to the ocean, this vintage pearl and seashell necklace with sterling silver hardware, is the
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Mid Century German Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful mid century German seashell pendant is made out of mother of pearl flakes and was
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Hinged Seashell Box, in Checkerboard Mother of Pearl Mosaic, Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unique petite hinged shell box. This is a real shell covered in mother of pearl and made
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hoosin Style Seashell Mother of Pearl Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Hoosin Style Seashell and Mother of Pearl Table Lamp, umbrella form shade with patinated metal
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mother of Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turbo Seashell Earrings by Mazza
By Mazza
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mother of Pearl and turquoise gemstone Turbo Seashell earrings by Mazza. The earrings feature
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Seashells Sea Shells
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) mother-of-pearl seashells. Sea shells are shown as decorative objects
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Seashell Caviar Dish and Spoons Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mother of pearl seashell caviar dish with three (3) mother of pearl spoons. All
Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Seashell Spoon or Caviar Vessel
Located in New York, NY
is made entirely of mother of pearl seashell, carved, and polished smooth. A great serving spoon for
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Mother of Pearl Seashell (Caviar) Dishes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare set of six plates of polished mother of pearl for an elegant party ! They may be for caviar or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Other Serving Bowls

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Seashell (Caviar)  Dishes
Mother of Pearl Seashell (Caviar)  Dishes
H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
Mid Century Pendant in Brass and Mother of Pearl, Seashell or Capiz Cadiz
By Massive Lighting
Located in Herentals, BE
The small pendant has a wreath of leaves and 4 pink-tinged flowers. The wiring and the ceiling cap are golden. The pendant was produced by Massive Lighting in Belgium around 1960-1...
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoons, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of two (2) Mother of Pearl seashell caviar spoons. Dimensions: .94" x 4.94".
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoons, Set of 2
Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoons, Set of 2
H 4.94 in W 0.94 in D 0.07 in
Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white mother of pearl seashell caviar dish polished smooth. One dish available. Piece
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish
Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish
H 0.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
1960 s French Hors D Oeuver s Tiered Serving Stand With Seashells Dishes
Located in New York, NY
pearl seashell caviar dishes, the aluminum stand was handcrafted by a French artist, each seashell is
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum

Monies Extra-Long Necklace Goldfoil and Seashell Links
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
mother-of-pearl seashell link elements that form a luxurious, long-worked chain. The rare necklace will
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Seashell Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural white Mother-of-Pearl nautilus seashell with coral design. This natural white
Category

Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Seashell Mother of Pearl
Seashell Mother of Pearl
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
White Mother-of-Pearl Nautilus Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white mother-of-pearl nautilus seashell trimmed in silver metal. Seashell is a
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

White Mother-of-Pearl Nautilus Sea Shell
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white Mother-of-Pearl nautilus seashell in the style of organic modern, circa 20th
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Helena Dining Table, Mother-of-pearl Marquetry, Designed by Etienne De Souza
By Etienne de Souza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, which combines such natural exquisite materials as mother-of-pearl, seashell, Horn, bone, palm wood, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Round Mirror, White Shell and Convex Mirror, Etienne de Souza
By Etienne de Souza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
materials as mother of pearl, seashell, horn, bone, palm wood, and coconut shell. All of them are carefully
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Seashell Coral Mother of Pearl Earrings by Askew London
By Askew London
Located in London, GB
design set with mother of pearl and vintage glass stones. They measure 8.5cm (3.6 inches) long by
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Base Metal, Gold Plate

Midcentury Glazed Ceramic n°1042 Seashell Platter Pol Chambost Made in France
By Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, FR
Chambost, parisian artist. Icon of the design of the 1950s. Amazing glaze imitating the mother-of-pearl
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusually Large Seashell Mother-of-Pearl Table Lamp with a Mother-of-Pearl Base
Located in Petaluma, CA
This gorgeous large mother-of-pearl seashell has been beautifully transformed into a table lamp. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Style Mother-of-Pearl and Seashell Encrusted Octagon Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Moroccan style mother-of-pearl and seashell encrusted octagon table. This gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Side Tables

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Stührling Verona La Playa 521 Quartz Fashion Watch
Located in New York, NY
Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Applied Seashell and Starfish, Swarovski Crystal Studded Bezel, with Silver and
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
This floor lamp in painted steel and natural wood has a minimalist style. For the "Rotula" floor lamp, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the human body. You c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Transparent Glass Liquor Bottle Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

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"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
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"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
$2,048 / item
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
1960s Luxury Handcrafted Set of Six Colored Glasses by Napoleon in Crystal. Made
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury handcrafted set of six colored glasses by Napoleon in crystal. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension diameter 3,14 x 4,72 inches diameter cm 8 x...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
$1,595
H 9 in W 6 in D 6 in
Rene Lalique Perfume Burner
By René Lalique
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
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Glass

Rene Lalique Perfume Burner
Rene Lalique Perfume Burner
$3,000 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Wenge Slatted Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Mirror and Eight Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Mid-Century wall mount coat rack perfect for an entry way or closet space. Exotic Wenge wood slats with aluminum hooks paired with a tall rectangular mirror on a square white...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Midcentury Bar Cart Tiles and Wrought Iron, Vallauris France, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury bar cart tiles and wrought iron. Vallauris France, 1950s. Hand-painted tiles! Signed. Perfect vintage condition.  
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wrought Iron

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
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19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Made, NL
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19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
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$74,824 Sale Price
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A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
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A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
$3,563
H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
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By Hans J. Wegner
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Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
$46,913
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Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains
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Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains
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Located in Brussels, BE
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Mid-Century Modern Coat Hanger, Italy, 1950s
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$1,692
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Mother Of Pearl Seashell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mother of pearl seashell you’re looking for. Each mother of pearl seashell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using mother-of-pearl, shell and metal. If you’re shopping for a mother of pearl seashell, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mother of pearl seashell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl seashell, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mother of pearl seashell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verpan and Verner Panton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Seashell?

A mother of pearl seashell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,440, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $28,195.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Seashell
  • 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.