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Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
intricate mother of pearl, this vase is a testament to artistry and precision. The swirling, abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
luxurious shagreen with the soft shimmer of mother of pearl for a striking visual effect. Handcrafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
intricate mother of pearl, this vase is a testament to artistry and precision. The swirling, abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
shagreen, lending a tactile richness to the piece. Intricate patterns of hand-inlaid mother of pearl and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
shagreen, lending a tactile richness to the piece. Intricate patterns of hand-inlaid mother of pearl and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Art-Deco Cabinet in Wood, Glass Brass Featuring Shell artwork, Mouna by R‘Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Seghir, featuring delicate shell inlays (sold also seperatly). The MOUNA Separator AND the original
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form
Category

1990s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid 20thC French Solid Silver 18K Gold, Mother Of Pearl Box, Dunhill c.1950
By Dunhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century French solid silver, 18k gold and mother-of-pearl box, crafted in Paris and
Category

20th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Capiz Shell Table Lamp in style of Verner Panton Fantasy Lamp, USA 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern table lamp with a shade done in seashells and stainless steel stand. The lamp is designed in style of Verner Panton's Fant...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite Shell Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and the other with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a bygone era. Crafted
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
glistening mother of pearl lined conch shell that illuminates. Was originally a lamp as well as a radio
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Boho Shell Encrusted Fireplace Surround
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
delicate conchs to iridescent mother-of-pearl, each shell contributes to a harmonious design that evokes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Shell, Wood

French Encrusted Shell Grotto Side Table by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, 1940
By Maison Jansen, Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
encrusted with shells, sea life, starfish, abalone, mother of pearl and sea stones. It is composed of a wood
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal, Limestone, Marble, Wire

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
mother of pearl and shell flower inlays, over spacious seat with richly figured square HungMa panel
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mix Media Nesting Table S in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible craftsmanship of Augousti artisans, with the mixture of mother of pearl, cream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Mix Media Nesting Table M in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible craftsmanship of Augousti artisans, with the mixture of mother of pearl, cream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Mix Media Nesting Table L in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible craftsmanship of Augousti artisans, with the mixture of mother of pearl, cream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Verner Panton Fun 1DM Shell Chandelier for Lüber, Switzerland, 60s
By Lüber Swiss, Verner Panton
Located in Lucija, SI
Gorgeous and original Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or chandelier Fun 1DM. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964. Manufactured by Lüber, Basel, Switzerland in 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells
Located in New York, NY
Assortment of Nautilus sterling silver shells, a pair with mother-of-pearl, standing on 3 smaller
Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Klimt Nesting Tables in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen, black shell, mother of pearl & bronze-patina brass are a fun set to create elegant and geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a
Category

Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Sea Flower
By Geraldine Larkin
Located in London, GB
Crystal fossil, shells, and pearls with hand embroidered lace on cashmere base.
Category

2010s British Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Crystal

Sea Flower
Sea Flower
$2,392 Sale Price
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Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
finely created with crushed Mother-of-Pearl and golden tortoise shell. The extremely detailed work
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Good Ottoman Scribes Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mother of pearl and tortoiseshell inlaid ottoman scribes box. The box covered in
Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, bone, mother of pearl, and delicate shell accents. The geometric patterns, reminiscent of Middle
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquer is tastefully inlaid with mother of pearl and white shell decorations using the Japanese "raden
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Quarts and Pearls Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
made banded beads that are made from mother of pearl and abalone shells. This necklace is 18 inches and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Pearl, golden tortoise shell (or a material that mimics the shell, not tested) and twisted brass wires
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...
Category

Antique 1870s English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high relief against the black lacquered ground. Presented in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Shell Star Fruit Sterling Silver Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Carambola Café Nacre Star Fruit Necklace, comprising of nine shell/mother of pearl beads
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, mother of pearl and fruitwoods. Middle Eastern, Syrian style Lebanese wood box Great craftsmanship
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
mosaic marquetry, mother of pearl and fruitwoods. Middle Eastern, Syrian style Lebanese wood box Great
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pearl is embedded –but minimally concealed- in a leaf-like gold design set with paua shell (mother-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, White...

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
can be customized with gemstones like Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of Pearl,Tahitian Grey shell with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Pair of Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Laudarte, Italy 2000s
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Beograd, RS
mother of pearl background, black pen shell and jade outline, creating a breathtaking composition. Made
Category

Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Jade, Gold, Bronze

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian Grey shell with Natural Diamond given with a chain of your size. "All Our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian Grey shell with Natural Diamond given with a chain of your size. "All Our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18th Century Italian Architectural Element with Hand-Cast Plaster Angels
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
fossil shells and gold baroque pearls. The gilded architectural element was originally created for a
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Architectural Elements

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a
Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
leaf-like gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
that involves inlaying mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, or other materials into a lacquer surface. The
Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Los Castillo style 1950s Brass Ice Bucket with Abalone Shell
By R Y Augousti, Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Pepe Mendoza, Emilia Castillo
Located in Miami, FL
iridescent mother of pearl abalone shell in a shimmering mosaic patterns that covers its entire body. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Tahitian Black Pearl 17mm and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) and topped by crystal and diamonds, lending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 18 x 17mm Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds. It is accompanied by a delicate multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Pearl 17 x 15mm Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. The pearl is embedded –but minimally concealed- in a leaf-like gold design set with paua shell (mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Mobile in Bronze-Patina Brass and Shell by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of pearl or red shell inserts and other variations available, see images at end of slide. Custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sc...

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
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Miriam Haskell 1930s Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
catch the light at different angles to add rainbow color and luminosity more subtle than mother-of-pearl
Category

Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

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

Shell MOP Star Fruit Gilt Sterling Silver Vintage Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
/Mother of Pearl beads, each measuring approx. 55mm x 40mm; held together by a fabulous coordinating hand
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, brass, pewter, Lapis Lazuli, mother of pearl, and black Belgian marble vitrine cabinet, signed Pretot
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Pewter

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
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Mother Of Pearl Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mother of pearl shells for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mother of pearl shells — often made from shell, mother-of-pearl and metal — can elevate any home. Find 126 antique and vintage mother of pearl shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mother of pearl shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Georgian mother of pearl shells are consistently popular styles. Mother of pearl shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi, R Y Augousti and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Mother Of Pearl Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $92,017 highest priced.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Shells
  • 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 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
    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 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
    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 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.