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Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392
Category
20th Century Korean Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper
Antique Korean Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Tabletop Accessory Chest Joseon
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
frieze drawers and mother-of-pearl landscape inlay. 10.75" H x 8.25" W x 9.25" D.
The style of the
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint
Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
H 6.5 in W 20.5 in D 10.5 in
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery box with lion and peony, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
: Lacquer, Mother of pearls mosaic
Material: Wood
Heritage: Korea
The Jagae table is a unique coffee table
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Located in West Chester, PA
A lovely vintage Asian cloisonné vase featuring brilliant mother of pearl accents from the mid-20th
Category
20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
box is lacquered black, and the showcase decoration is the mother of pearl inlay on the facade
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Contemporary Sculptural Object with Black Mother-of-Pearl_Object Vase 12
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
H 25.2 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king
Category
2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece
Located in madrid, ES
Material: frp, resinm mother of pearl
Unique piece
Chair with affection for birds , preparing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Resin
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Low Korean Lacquered and Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Korean lacquered low coffee table with mother-of-pearl and brass inlay,
circa 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mother of Pearl shelf by Kang Myung Sun, 2013
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kang Myung Sun
From the Glitter 2013-02
2013
Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer
on wood layered
Category
2010s Shelves
Mother-of-Pearl Mermaid Bench Model 2011-02 by Myung Sun Kang, 2011
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer on wood layered with linen, red clay, charcoal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Bench or Table Made of Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid on Wood by Kang Myung Sun, 2013
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer on wood layered with linen, red clay and charcoal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
H 15 in W 44.1 in D 48.4 in
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Black Lacquer Oriental Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl oriental black lacquer oriental cabinet. Item features stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Black Lacquer Oriental Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl oriental black lacquer oriental cabinet. Item features stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Lacquer Low Vanity Table with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Mother of Pearl Oriental Lacquer Low vanity table with Mirror. Item features a low
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vanities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood
H 69.5 in W 38.25 in D 14.75 in
Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Black Lacquer with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Korean Bottle Vase Extra Large Footed
Located in Topeka, KS
with mother-of-pearl birds, butterflies, and flowers. It is in wonderful condition. There is no loss to
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Modernized Korean Antique Blue Mother of Pearl Cabinet by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
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-Modernized Korean Antique Blue Mother of Pearl Cabinet by Arijian
Category
2010s South Korean Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Korean Figural Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Lacquer Low Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean figural mother of pearl inlay black lacquer low cabinet. Item features stunning
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
H 16.5 in W 40.5 in D 14.75 in
Brown Lacquered & Mother of Pearl Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borwn Lacquered & Mother of Pearl Inlaid dragon low coffee table
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Tables
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Splendid Large Mother of Pearl Tray Signed 10.25"
Located in Somis, CA
This extraordinary mother of pearl work of art by artist Park In-Ho is a most splendid creation
Category
20th Century South Korean Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Young Chang Baby Grand Piano with Decorative Peacock Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Young Chang Pianos
Located in Chattanooga, TN
browse through the photos, you will see why. Covered from top to bottom in mother of pearl inlaid into
Category
1990s Korean Chinoiserie Musical Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Phoenix Oriental Folding Screen by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
patterns. The different types and colors of mother of pearl also convey a sense of beauty fully realized
Category
2010s South Korean Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
H 48.43 in W 45.67 in D 1.58 in
White Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 03
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with Mother-of-Pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Ten Longevity Symbols by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
incorporates various craftsmanship skills relevant to mother of pearl, such as the cut-out technique, thin
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wall Decor Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Rose Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The rose, forever a symbol of romantic love is expressed multifariously by using mother of pearl
Category
2010s South Korean Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The
Category
2010s South Korean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 9.06 in L 2.76 in
White Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Flower Vase_Object Vase 01
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative Handcrafted Vase with Mother-of-Pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
Object Vase with Chrysanthemum Geometric Pattern Inlaid with Mother of Pearl
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
- Material: Wood, mother of pearl
- Size: Ø20 x H36?
- Handcrafted by Master Craftsman.
Category
2010s South Korean Vases
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 14.97 in
Floral Design Wooden Lacquer Document Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork enriches its pictorial allure and gracefulness by engraving mother of pearl on a
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum Flowers Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
iridescent mother of pearl, to create a wooden box depicting chrysanthemum flowers, one of the four gracious
Category
2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Hardwood Lidded Bowl
Located in Astoria, NY
Korean shell inlaid hardwood covered bowl, overall with mother-of-pearl medallions and symbols
Category
20th Century Korean Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Korean Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarette Box, 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid cigarette box, 1930's, Korea
Category
Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
Korean Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarette Box, 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful small Korean black lacquer and inlaid mother of pearl "longevity" cigarette box, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A bold Korean Art Deco lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery or writing box, circa 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
H 2.5 in W 9 in D 11.5 in
Antique Korean Bookshelf with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare antique Korean bookshelf with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration in the form of various
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Rare Korean Lacquer Box, circa 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Korean lacquer box with dragon and phoenix motif inlaid with mother-of-pearl (the pearl of
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Mother of pearl crocodile tray
Located in Austin, TX
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The
Category
2010s South Korean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 12.6 in
Wall Decor Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 04
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The rose, forever a symbol of romantic love is expressed multifariously by using mother of pearl
Category
2010s South Korean Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Brown Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Low Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top elaborately inlaid in mother of pearl with a geometric border enclosing a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Abalone, Wood, Lacquer
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in New York, NY
"From the Glitter" lounge chair in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood. Edition #3 of 8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
"From the Glitter" stools by Myung Sun Kang
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in New York, NY
"From the Glitter" stool in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood. Designed and made by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Stools
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
"Coralliform" bookshelf by Myung Sun Kang
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in New York, NY
"Coralliform" bookshelf in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood with glass shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Bookcases
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Glass
A Korean Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Lacquer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with serpentine confronting dragons over the flaming pearl, with tossing mane and
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Korean Two-Door Chest Inlaid with Mother of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Korean Two-Door Chest Inlaid with Mother of Pearl. This rare example of Korean artistry is
Category
20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Korean Cabinet with mother-of-pearl
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully lacquered and decorated double door cabinet on stand, inlaid with mother of pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century South Korean Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Royal Blanket Chest w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Royal Blanket Chest from Kangwha Island, Korea. Elmwood with brass and mother of pearl inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark-Skin, Mother of Pearl & Brass Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed elmwood blanket chest with floral detailing in shark-skin, mother of pearl and
Category
Antique 19th Century South Korean Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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Korean Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Korean mother of pearl available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, shell and mother-of-pearl, every Korean mother of pearl was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage Korean mother of pearl now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Korean mother of pearl, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Korean mother of pearl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Korean mother of pearl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arijian, Kang Myung Sun and Young Chang Pianos are consistently popular.
How Much is a Korean Mother Of Pearl?
Prices for a Korean mother of pearl start at $550 and top out at $19,800 with the average selling for $3,850.
Questions About Korean Mother Of Pearl
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Najeonchilgi is a crafting method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object. For more than 2,000 years, Korean artisans have used it to produce furniture like cabinets and tables and small decorative objects like wooden boxes. Find a collection of inlaid wood furniture and decorative objects 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, 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 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, 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 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.