Abalone Furniture

Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops. The seats are newly upholstered in linen and have nail head trim decoration. The frames of the stools are...

A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

These gorgeous matched 10.75" handmade alpaca pitchers were crafted in Mexico and feature traditional all-over decoration in the form of inlaid rows of abalone tiles. The pitchers ha...

A beautiful abalone seashell and two-tone acrylic bar, table or kitchen trivet, circa mid-20th century, USA. Colors include beautiful pearl pink and gr...

Designed by famous Mexican artist Arturo Pani (1915-1981), this coffee or cocktail table features cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf...

This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...

An antique Victorian oak front door with an original wrought iron letterbox and peephole originating from early 20th century France. The warm colour and bare wood finish of this anti...

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

A very decorative, yet practical table mirror with adjustable mirror = The base os quite thick and substantial, giving the piece a sense of purpose - perfect for the cottage, cabin, ...

There are moments in design history where light becomes architecture. The “Cometa” floor lamp, designed in 1971 by Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre / Poltronova, belongs to that cat...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary three-panel framed porcelain artwork in gold, black and white. This is a masterpiece by a third generation master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita region of Japan who is the descendant of an extended family of prolific porcelain and ceramic artists. The artist's profile is available upon request. The kiln started in the 19th century with traditional kinrande techniques (gold enameled porcelain), but in accordance with the philosophy of the kiln’s founder, each subsequent generation pioneered in a field of the master’s choosing. Thus, the second generation is known for its yuri-kinsai (gold foil underglaze) and the third generation for its haku-yui (intertwining of precious-metal foils). Yuri-kinsai was termed in the 1950s as a new glazing technique. The main feature is a highly transparent overglaze on the gilded porcelain, cutting out stencils of gold foil for underglaze decorations. In this exceptional work, the artist has used gold leaf, black and white for expressing the dramatic scene of Tawaraya Sotatsu's influential "Wind God and Thunder God" that is considered a Japanese National Treasure. It is a pair of two-folded screens using...

A pair of bronze-painted metal, plastic and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Metal presents with very heavy oxidation throughout. Brand new lam...

Antique cast bronze Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s. Heavy quality casting of the lamp base. No cracks just surface wear which is age related. Rewired with a brown cloth flex and ...

A wonderful deconstructed low armchair with a deep seat and shapely wide back complemented with generous gently scrolling roll top arms. The front profile offers shapely sweeping si...

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...

A blue-lacquered metal and white acrylic wall light produced by Arlus, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18.25"H x 9.75"W x 6.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"...

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Tall-Case Regulator attributed to Revollon. The Roman numeral dial signed: Revollon - M. Lion, with h...

An Italian 1970s Murano purple glass ribbed ice bucket “Onda” by Sergio Asti for Amolfo di Cambio, with silver plated rim and handles and nickel ice grabbers

Inspired by Yves Klein, this hand-painted three piece sofa by Naomi S. Clark features abstract brushstrokes to evoke the choppy Mediterranean sea. As...

Belmont bed is a masterclass in refined elegance, effortlessly blending classic sophistication with modern comfort. Its stately design features a gracefully upholstered headboard and...

A beautiful abalone seashell and Lucite oval serving tray or vanity, catchall, vide-poche tray. A beautiful piece with pearl and grey hues. Very good condition as shown in images. No...

Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl having expressive blue and white hand painted floral decoration and brass accents on top and bottom.

A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...

Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.

Subtil and refined construction for this Japanese Style laquer. Full of peace and action as well Measure: 15" X 15’’ with the frame.

Fantastic transitional piece, arts & crafts to art deco captured in this ashstand. Fabulous mixed metals create a very pure and interesting stand. Match Holder opposite the ashtray....

A gorgeous Arts & crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.63"D x ...

Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all in amazing condition came from a high end estate in P...

The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...

Vintage Tessellated Abalone Box. Offered is a vintage Maitland-Smith style decorative square abalone box lined in black velvet. This stunning Post Modern/Hollywood Regency Abalone sh...

Black polished abalone shell on obsidian with baroque pearls. Abalone shells are known for their iridescent and pearlescent features. This rare form of abalone has a mostly black o...

Wonderful coral painted steel framed side table with a beautiful abalone shell top in the style of Tony Duquette. PRICE IS FOR 1 TABLE THERE ARE 2 TABLES AVAILABLE

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

A very handsome bottle opener perfect for any bar or kitchen. Heavy and impressive.

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box has been meticulously crafted in a squared cushioned shape in wood with kara coating Kobayashi red lacquer, gilding, black lacquer and inlaid decorations of abalone shell, Raden. Tebako literally means "portable box", it is a toilet box containing the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush mirror...

Rounded square stool Black lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Each piece is handcrafted individually and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyna...

Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli. Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wit...

American Contemporary lucite tray adorned with inlaid iridescent abalones

Contemporary American Hooked Rug (9' x 12' - 274 x 365 ) American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express the trad...

A beautiful glam. Chandelier made up of graduating tiers and clear glass crystals. In excellent conditions.

Set of three 'Tunika' hanging pendant lamps from the "Saturn Series" designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (ca. early 1960s, Denmark). As the name suggests, the concept of the de...

Beautiful circular pill box with a fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. We spec...

Elegant English 19th Century music stand in ebonized wood, finely decorated with hand-applied gilt motifs and mother-of-pearl inlay throughout. The adjustable rectangular lyre-form...

Superb set of 6 shot glasses designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful set to ...

This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...

Marleen Kaptein’s PARALLAX I is a monumental work that pushes the boundaries between art, design, and spatial perception. Measuring 280 cm in height, its carbon fiber construction wi...

Secession desk chair by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.

Mexican brass copper and abalone crab dish by Los Castillo with lid.

A decorative mirror by the French artisan Thomas Boog, this remarkable, delicately crafted round piece of coquillage is made up of a variety species. The mirror embedded at the cente...

A few rare Memphis Style bedside lamps or desk lights from the Belgian manufacturer Massive. Form & color are decisive for the beauty of these exciting lamps - the ski -like and ...

Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A...

Mid Century Modern Cream Woven Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With an Iron Frame Italy 1950's Reminiscent of Esteemed Designers John Salterini & Maurizio Tempestini Height to sea...

These fantastic wall lamps, model 'Sterrenregen' (translated 'Rain of stars'), were designed by Evert Jelle Jelles for Raak in the 1960's. The lamp is made of a light grey painted al...

A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very good vintage condition. Duck feather soft seat cushion. Measures 25" in width, 25" ...

Spectacular 1920’s hexagon shape floor lamp. Constructed of wood that’s tessellated with abalone shell, the hardware is polish chrome. New vanilla linen shade. Measurements: 26” dia...

Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New Guinea. Shell pieces cut from the gold lipped pearl oyster found off the waters of Papua New Guinea. Their opalescent color ranges from deep gold yellow to pale yellow. Each is pierced at the crescent point for a cord attachment enabling the owner to wear them singly or together around the neck. One had a line of holes along the inner edge of the crescent as a decorative feature. Highly Collectible Museum Pieces, worn by men and women rare old Kina Shell Necklaces (Huge Mother of Pearl Crescent) Pectoral Collected from the Foi Tribe (Papua New Guinea), Circa 1920’s. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott. Acquisition date: 1969. Evaluation date records: 1982. About: For the people of the Highlands, shells were considered treasures. As they were items that came from distant shores of Papua New Guinea they were already objects used for trade. The number one source of mother of pearl wealth was and is still is from the Thursday Island, one of the chain of Island that suggests the ancient land bridge across the Torres Straits from Cape York, Australia to New Guinea. They were fashioned into objects of adornment worn on costumes, hair, nose, etc. Of particular rarity was the gold lipped pearl shell. References: Plumes and Arrows, Inside New Guinea, COlin Simpson, Angus and RObertson, 1968. CATEGORY Anthropology: Ethnography. Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Pearl shell ornamentation (neck). Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections. Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces. About Mark Lissauer: Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material. Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica. He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum. Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert. Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...

What makes this piece incredibly unique and rare is tis condition. Esate claimed it was never used, and it looks that way. Even has the original paperwork for replacement part order ...

Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game. The fine antique Chinese game board in black lacquered wood and abalone inlays, decorated with architecture, chinoiserie scenes of animals, figures, boats and landscape on the outside, medallions of floral design on the inside. Handcrafted Chinese black lacquered folding game set box with the exterior designed as chess board the interior as a backgammon board, both boards inlaid intricately carved and etched abalone shell. Dimensions: Length: 25” Width (folded): 11.25” Height: 3” Dimensions: unfolded: 22.75" x 27 x 1.5". Circa 1920s, this great game set remains in good vintage condition. There is no game pieces included just the box. Collectible fine antique Asian game set...