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Korean Mother Of Pearl

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
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20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
H 14.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 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
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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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
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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
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20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made of cedar, overall inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The interior is veneered with teak, American
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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

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
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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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.
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2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

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
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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 Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

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
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2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Monumental Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Brush Pots, Late 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Monumental pair of Chinese carved wood brush pots adorned with mother of pearl and white bone
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Located in Amsterdam, NL
x W. 64.5 x D. 36 cm Wood, black lacquered and decorated with gold and inlays of mother-of-pearl
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Antique Early 1600s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Handcrafted mother-of-pearl painting with Chrysanthemum design.
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2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Landscape painting with mother-of-pearl inlay by Arijian.
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2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Landscape Painting with Mother-of-Pearl inlay by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 03
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The rose, forever a symbol of romantic love is expressed multifariously by using mother of pearl
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2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall Decor handcrafted mother of pearl Chrysanthemum painting on wood panel by Arijian.
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2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Unique Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 02
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall decor handcrafted mother of pearl rose painting on wood panel by Arijian.
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2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall Decor Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Chrysanthemum Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the
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2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
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2010s American Modern Decorative Art

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2010s Japanese Minimalist Lacquer

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Located in Namyangju-si, KR
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Located in Namyangju-si, KR
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Located in Namyangju-si, KR
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Located in Namyangju-si, KR
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Located in Namyangju-si, KR
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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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Royal Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Mother of pearl-inlaid blanket chest from Kanghwa Island, Korea.
Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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

Ebonized Console with Mother of Pearl and Brass Accents
Located in New York, NY
Korean Black Ebonized Console with mother of pearl doublehappiness symbols on doors and brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Korean Console Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Low Lacquer Table
Located in New York, NY
, with design in metal wire, tortoise shell and mother of pearl.
Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Korean Low Lacquer Table
19th Century Korean Low Lacquer Table
H 13.75 in W 39.5 in D 27.5 in
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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Najeonchilgi 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.