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Rosewood Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tea Chest veneered in beautiful figured rosewood inlaid with Mother of Pearl floral decoration and
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Decagonal Tortoiseshell & Ivory Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl & Silver Pique to the top with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pewter Tea Caddy Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pewter Tea Caddy Box
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Pewter

PAPIER MACHE SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED TEA CADDY
Located in Bedford, NY
SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID FLORAL MOTIF.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Papier Mâché

Chinese Lac-de-Bergaute Tea Caddy on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
escutcheon on later stand, decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl designs depicting Guan Yin amongst trees and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

19TH Century Moroccan Inlaid Tea Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual piece designed with a pedestal style base, deep inlays of pearl and camel bone.
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Serving Tables

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Papier Mache Tea Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A papier mache mother of pearl inlaid tea table, England circa 1860
Category

Antique 19th Century English Gueridon

Petite Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely detailed with a diamond pattern. Unusual size.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19TH Century English Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Generously scaled with an attractive dome form top. The mother-of-pearl interior lids are original
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood

Antique Mahogany and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique sarcophagus Tea Caddy veneered in mahogany with pewter stringing and mother of pearl circle
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pagoda Form Georgian Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with a dramatic lid and scalloped front, the tea caddy is large in scale. The interior
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Extremely Rare Continental Antique Walnut Tea Chest 17th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A very rare, early tea chest in walnut, extensively inlaid with fine pique work and engraved mother
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Persian Single Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Single mahogany Persian tea caddy exquisitely inlaid with fine brass, copper wire and mother-of
Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Tortoise Tea Caddy
Located in Charleston, SC
With beautiful floral Mother of Pearl inlay in tortoise with two compartments,this tea caddy is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory

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Mother Of Pearl Tea For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl tea for your home. Each mother of pearl tea for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and wood. There are 275 variations of the antique or vintage mother of pearl tea you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mother of pearl tea, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mother of pearl tea, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mother of pearl tea has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alphonse Debain, Harrods and Henry Clay are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Tea?

The average selling price for a mother of pearl tea at 1stDibs is $2,188, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $78,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Tea
  • 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
    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.