Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

Antique English Victorian sterling silver mother of pearl Dessert Service in Original Case. Measurements: Knives: .13 inches high ...

A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished mother-of-pearl with a dolphin sculpture/statue and t...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...

A Pair Of Japanese Shibayama Carved Panels C.1890 A pair of fine quality Meiji period Japanese carved, inlaid and lacquered oval panels. The oval form set within red lacquer frames...

Set of 2 Mother-of-Pearl Catchalls - Shell Decorative Bowls or Dishes, 1970s Pair of large natural pearl oyster shells featuring a thick, luminous nacre with iridescent tones rangin...

A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Mother of Pearl that leads into an elegant Gold design and ...

The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...

An exceptional pair of extra-large sculptural door handles handcrafted by the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1960s. Marked No. 156, these architecturally...

Art Deco table lamp with mother of pearls top and funkis style framel. Made in 1940s.

19th Century Victorian inlaid mother-of-pearl & gilt papier mache chair. This elegantly shaped chair is detailed with Mother Of Pearl inlaid pattern...

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...

A FINE ART DECO MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND SATINWOOD INLAID ROSEWOOD DINING TABLE French, circa 1940s; with extendable ends [no leafs available] ...

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment and free-forming agate coral base. Thi...

This stunning silver-plated vase designed and manufactured by Los Castillo in the early 1970's. The piece was handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and reflects the studio’s iconic blend of...

Side table, wooden side table with mother-of-pearl inlay, Ottoman style, 19th century. Side table, 19th-century side table, Ottoman style, made of blackened wood with marquetry and ...

An antique Japanese table with inlaid mother-of-pearl (Raden) and gold maki-e over brown lacquer. Japan, late Edo period, possibly earlier. Raden (螺鈿) is a traditional Japanese dec...

This exquisite buffet is a true statement of craftsmanship, hand-carved and delicately inlaid with shimmering mother of pearl. The intricate floral and vine motifs flow gracefully ac...

Chinese Rosewood Plant Stand. Stand features an oval insert marble top with a beaded edge that provides both visual contrast and practical durability. The apron is carved with flowin...

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Wonderful vintage Chinese Chinoiserie dining table comprised of Rosewood & Mother of Pearl (m-o-p) round top with 2 leaves, converting it to a small oval with one leaf and large oval with 2 leaves. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. This Asian style table is in excellent vintage condition with the exception of a small missing piece of m-o-p on the top which we have repaired by filling with wood filler and painting with a pearlized paint. You can still see the spot when looking for it but doesn’t show overall. There was also a nick on the inside edge of one of the leaves that has been filled. The whole top and leaves have been scuffed and given a coat of poly for durability. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-Late 20th Century. Mother of Pearl comes predominantly from the shell of the pearl oyster, freshwater pearl mussel, and abalone… making this table a true GEM!! This is a GORGEOUS Chinese rosewood dining table...

Pair of Regency style spoon-back chairs. The chairs have black lacquered frames featuring an arched crest above a vertical splat with a floral mother of pearl inlay pattern flanked b...

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Mother of Pearl and Marquetry Inlaid Armchair Measures 26" in width, 24" in depth and 35.25 " in height. Seat height is 19". Arm height 32". Sea...

Charming Mother of Pearl chatelaine perfume scent or snuff bottle. Very intricate details including a butterfly on the base. Wonderful piece to add to a collection of these desirable...

Turn-of-the-century Belle Epoque 950 silver and mother of pearl fruit set. Made by Gustave Veyrat in France. This set comprises 24 pieces wit...

18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl. The 18th centu...

A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...

A fine 19th century French Napoleon III tantalus, or cave à liqueur, in the style of Charles-Guillaume Diehl. Serpentine form marquetry case is skillfully crafted with mother-of-pea...

This impressive 19th century English ebonized and inlaid tilt-top tea table will make a statement in any interior that welcomes the unique and hand-crafted. An ebonized finish brings...

"Venus favors the bold." —Ovid Introducing the Abalone Siren's Sconce, the fifth release from the Fall 2023 Venus Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by...

Designed passionately and exquisitely by the incomparable talents powering KOKET, the Camilia Armoire was created to grace the most regal of dining roo...

The Nova Dining Table is a striking statement piece that blends timeless craftsmanship with modern design. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, its round surface features a bold sunburst...

A masterpiece of French craftsmanship - a Napoleon III era ladies writing secretary desk, circa 1860. The piece of furniture has a slender, high structure, with a richly decorated f...

A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the construction and design, the piece is likely dated to early 20th century (Korean Empire...

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of antique Chinese display cabinets Constructed from hardwood with intricate mother of pearl inlay Circa 1900 The...

We offer for sale a rare and fascinating pair of vintage sculptures, authentic "objects of curiosity" made in the Anglo-Indian style around the mid-1950s. These unique works of art ...

Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøll, Denmark, ca. 1910 Jewelry box of oval form in richly figured mahogany, the lid centred with a marquetry medallion of elm root and walnut framing a ...

A beautiful example of italian design from the 1970's, this Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani (Italy, 1937) for Meccani Arredamenti is a timeless classic and a highpoint in his impr...

A Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Rosewood three-tier Corner Table in great vintage condition. Measures 22.5" in width, 22" in depth and stands 27" tall. Bottom tier clearance is 12 a...

Striking vintage serving tray designed and manufactured in the 1980s by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, crafted in solid brass with a silver-plated finish and richly adorned with n...

Jules Leleu (1883-1961). An important rosewood cabinet, decorated with a spray of inlay mother-of-pearl flowers and butterflies, legs with gilded bronze sabots. With the original ...

Calcite crystal cluster adorned with natural forming gold baroque pearls in its matrix. Calcite is the most abundant carbonate on Earth and commonly forms in caves, hot springs, an...

A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chase...

Amazing piece, so much quality, inlay with mother-of-pearl and walnut wood shows beautiful baskets on the door, wonderful original hardware, just beautiful.

This exquisite vintage octagonal Moroccan side table is a striking example of traditional Moorish craftsmanship, blending ornamental beauty with functional design. Handcrafted from w...

Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden bench with elegantly winged curving arms. The intricately carved wood is inlaid with geometric stars of mother of pearl with the intarsia metho...

A beautiful set of four (4) Mother of Pearl seashell caviar or appetizer forks. Last image shows reverse side of shell. A beautiful set that could also make a nice gift.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for 12 persons, boxed, an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set / service consists of twelve knives and twelve forks. The blades of the knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs. The anterior surface of each knife is embellished with fine and impressive bright cut engraved foliate decoration accented with a simplified border to one side. The anterior surface of each fork is ornamented with a bright cut engraved stemmed floral design accented with single leaves. The reverse surface of each piece is plain and unembellished; apart from the featured hallmarks. Each piece of this silver dessert set is fitted with the original carved mother of pearl handle...

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

Middle Eastern Damascus (20th Cent) Settee in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl and ebony with spindle & ball and finial details (matching 2 arms & 2 sides 060219/CON63) One finial...

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink, and other writing supplies. Multiple lids/compar...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

A stunning blend of craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, this Mother of Pearl Inlay Console Table is designed to bring luminosity and...

Designed passionately and exquisitely by the incomparable talents powering KOKET, the Camilia Cabinet was created to grace the most regal of dining rooms with its elegance and splend...

Two-piece coffee table composed of a detachable top and base, dating to the 19th century. The tabletop is crafted in papier-mâché, featuring hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl and a pattern...

Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of th...

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a remov...

Gorgeous pair of Asian carved rosewood armchairs from Singapore having detailed mother of pearl inlay of flowers, leaves, birds and butterflie...

Pair of Antique Asian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Panels. A pair or Vietnamese works Each one standing over 6-Feet tall, Intricately inlaid with numerous characters and threads, ...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

18th century Italian gold gilded tabernacle door adorned with naturally forming baroque pearls. This door once belonged on a tabernacle which housed the eucharist in a church. In the...