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Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
wedding dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone.
Moorish arches and
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
$14,500 / set
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
wedding dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone.
Moorish arches and
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
$14,500 / set
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
drawers, walnut inlay with mother of pearl, shell and camel bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic and
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry chest
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother of pearl, shell and bone.
Moorish arches and intricate
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$14,500 / set
Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone.
Moorish arches and intricate Islamic
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother of Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
dresser with 3 drawers, walnut inlay with mother of pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate
Category
20th Century Syrian Islamic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
White Wedding Syrian Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
dresser with 3 drawers, inlay with mother of pearl, shell and camel bone. Commode with Moorish arches and
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
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
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Ceiling lamp, model Fun wm, mother of pearl
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceiling lamp, model Fun wm, Shell lamp with chromed steel frame and mother-of-pearl shells.
This
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Stunning Champagne-Colored Mother-of-Pearl and Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
A truly stunning champagne-colored mother-of-pearl and hand-rubbed walnut box. A gorgeous mother of
Category
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Shell and Parrots Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Cup Shell and Parrot with mother of pearl shell,
structure in silvered plate brass and on black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$2,190 / item
Shell and Parrots Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Cup Shell and Parrot with mother of pearl shell,
structure in silvered plate brass and on black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$1,752 / item
Vintage Hallie St Mary Set of 4 Placemats in Capiz Pearl Shell Scalloped Edge
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
placemats.
Luminous, beautiful mother of pearl shell color.
The reverse of these placemats is cork.
These
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
An Unusual Grand Tour Mother of Pearl Perfume Bottle Holder
Located in Sheffield, MA
The bronze mounted Mother of Pearl shell, opening to a set of four petite perfume bottles. (two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Vintage Hallie St Mary Four Placemat in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Scalloped Edge
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
placemats.
Luminous, beautiful mother of pearl shell color.
The reverse of these placemats is cork
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Syrian White Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone.
Syrian night stand with mother-of-pearl and bone
Category
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Dressers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Middle Eastern Syrian White Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone.
Syrian dresser with mother-of-pearl and bone inlay
Category
20th Century Syrian Islamic Night Stands
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Mother of Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turbo Seashell Earrings by Mazza
By Mazza
Located in Boca Raton, FL
mother of pearl "shells" , turquoise endcaps, and 14 karat yellow gold accents. They measure 20 x 30 mm
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Carved Walnut
Shell Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
A chic, carved rosewood trinket or cigarette box with hinged mother-of-pearl shell lid in the
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Walnut
Large Mother of Pearl Earring with Spinel and White Sapphire in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Pearl Earring with Spinel and white sapphire
awesome mother of pearl Earring
Natural mother
Category
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptionally Large Antique
Tridacna Gigas
Giant Clam
Shell, Pacific Ocean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' (Giant Clam) Shell, Pacific Ocean
Mother of Pearl
Category
Early 20th Century South African Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Jean Paul Gaultier Mother of Pearl Button and Crepe Slip Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier mauve colored crepe slip dress with mother of pearl shell detail
Category
1990s Italian Summer Dresses
1960s Hallie St Mary 2 Placemats in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Scalloped Edge
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
placemats.
Luminous, beautiful mother of pearl shell color.
The reverse of these placemats is cork.
These
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell
Sea inspired earrings with topaz and Mother of pearl
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and jellyfish, starfish, fish - sea inspired drawing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Buccellati 1960s Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Vintage Snail Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a carved and swirling mother-of-pearl shell - translucent white
Displaying very strong iridescence
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verner Panton "Fun WM, Shell Lamps, " Chandelier with Frame of Chromed Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
with circular mother-of-pearl shells.
Manufactured by Lüber, Schweiz.
In good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Sterling silver box
By Domenech y Soler Cabot
Located in Girona, Girona
Sterling silver box with a mother of pearl shell on top, wood inside.
Sign: Domenech y Soler Cabot
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,421
20th Century Pakistani Shell Button Necklace on Crown Knotting
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mother-of-pearl shell buttons are from Northern Pakistan and have been assembled into a contemporary
Category
20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Container, Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully inlayed into the outer rim. Can also be used as a side
Category
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
White Lacquered Chair with Capiz Shell Overlay Back
Located in Dallas, TX
1960's Mother of Pearl Shell Overlay Chair. The wood is finished in white lacquer. The seat cushion
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand-Shelled European Bathtub
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting bathtub covered in Mother-of-Pearl shells patterned to depict hearths, sea horses, ocean
Category
Antique 19th Century European Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Colonial Teak Wood Side Table with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
mother-of-pearl shell inlay. All unique.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Gucci Cruise Runway 2019 Shell Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of pearl shell, achieving a one-of-a-kind finish for each unique piece. Dangling from faceted
Category
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Verner Panton Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vener Panton Sconces, Three-Tiered mother of pearl shells
suspended from metal
Category
20th Century Danish Wall Lights and Sconces
$3,900
Verner Panton Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of originall Vernon Panton sconces with two tiers of mother of pearl shells and chrome
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
$1,800
Raffles Influenced Side Table with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
-pearl shell inlay. All different, all unique.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian British Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Antique Middle Eastern Moorish Black Armchairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Eastern, Egyptian revival armchairs, inlay with intricate Syrian mother-of-pearl shell.
Black color
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Armchairs
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Lounge Dining Set
Located in Pomona, CA
pearl shell-work. Chairs are newly upholstered in linen and feature a brass moving handle to the top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Shell, Wood
$3,000 / set
Michael Kneebone Carved Abalone Shell Diamond Aquamarine Emerald Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved abalone mother-of-pearl shell is paired with emerald drops in these spectacular dangle
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder. Handcut pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder. Handcut pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Set of Six Fruit Knives in a Large Polished
Turbo Marmoratus
Seashell
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful large Mother of Pearl Shell holder with 6 Fruit Knives also with MOP and silvered
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Gold Earring Mother of Pearl Clip on Earring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl clip on earring
This exquisite
Category
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder. Hand cut pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully
Category
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Tables
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
geometric patterns and shapes meticulously crafted from mother of pearl, shells, and various woods. Each
Category
20th Century African Side Tables
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chandelier Fun by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Paris, FR
metallic chains maintaining the mother-of-pearl shells. A bulb completely hidden by the curtains of shells
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl
This exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique French Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass and bright mother of pearl shell.
The telescopic handle is what makes these a rare and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Weathered Teak Console Table with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Weathered teak console table with added shell inlay on both sides. Hand-cut pieces of mother-of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Teak
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in Blue Sapphire
By Seaman Schepps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gold, they showcase whimsical mother-of-pearl shells topped with luminous blue cabochon sapphires—a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,950 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique teak wood rice pounder. Hand cut pieces of mother of pearl shell are
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique teak wood rice pounder. Hand cut pieces of mother of pearl shell are
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Shell Inlay Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
mother of pearl shell inlay. All unique.
This table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-wabi, a Japanese
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Placemats in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
shell design oval placemats set with brass rim.
Luminous, beautiful mother of pearl shell color.
The
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Tableware
Materials
Brass
1980s Gucci Silk Horse Bit Silk Jacket
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pearl shell buttons with the iconic Gucci logo, closes the front. Marked a size 38
Measurements:
Bust
Category
1980s Italian Blazers
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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
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean 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.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Mother 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, 2022Mother 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, 2022Mother 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2023No, 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.
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