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Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

$2,638 / item

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo Dimensions: D 52 x W 45 x H 97 cm. Materials: Wood, plywood, shell, and wool. Artempo means art of time. As ...

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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo
Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

$3,518 / item

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo Dimensions: D 49,5 x W 50,5 x H 119 cm. Materials: Rosewood and shell. Artempo means art of time. As time goes by, pure art wi...

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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

$7,045

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti

$23,804 / set

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Shell

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

$7,045 / item

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

$3,850 / item

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and w...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

$7,045 / item

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

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Brass

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

$3,900

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid chair with linen cushion with hand-carved details.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Colonial Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Colonial Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Colonial Chair

$1,490

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Colonial Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Colonial reclining plantation chair. We added shell inlay to this beautiful teak chair. This chair was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be...

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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak

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21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece
21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece

21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece

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H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in

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 hard for the courtship dance. black pearl - mother of pearl tessellated. Beautiful w...

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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Chairs

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Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

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H 35 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Imbue your interior with the high-voltage glamour and coastal sophistication of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage Maitland Smith Klismos chair. Masterfully encrusted in a mosaic ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Brass

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

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H 32.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A highly decorative example of a Late 19th / Early 20th Century hand carved Syrian Moorish style armchair with velvet and appliqué cushion. Walnut with hand turned fretwork and elabo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

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H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.75 in

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Syrian savonarola chair with elaborate mother of pearl inlay and etched faces at arms' end. Back and seat piece can be removed, pictured. Slight damage to the wood on back piece, als...

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

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H 42 in W 37 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique pair of chairs. Circa 1920's Made in India. Black lacquer over wood with mother-of-pearl inlay throughout the chairs. Monumental curved lines with intricate inlay pat...

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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug
Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

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H 25 in W 31 in D 36 in

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Located in London, GB

This striking and beautiful design is called the ‘coconut’ chair. It was designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, and was made in the early 21st century. ...

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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Coconut, Shell

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head

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H 34.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid dining chair with ram head detail. Mother-of-pearl Klismos style chair, this stunning chair feature a wooden frame inlaid w...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

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H 47.25 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Located in London, GB

Late 19th Century Syrian chair with arabesque mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays Syrian, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 120cm, width 63cm, depth 50cm Crafted in the distin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Armchairs

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Bone, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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H 35 in W 18 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Indian vintage black stained side chairs from the mid-20th century, with mother of pearl inlay and rattan seat. Created in India during the midcentury period, each of this ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair
Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair

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H 42 in W 22 in D 19 in

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair/Slipper chair. Ebonized wood and gold painted details. Hand carved details. Original horse hair and batting material. Sturd...

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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Moorish Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

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H 38 in W 26 in D 16 in

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Located in San Marino, CA

A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and back with an intricately carved splat. Sold as a pair.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair
19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

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H 30.25 in W 24.75 in D 23 in

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-early 20th century Syrian inlaid barrel tub chair.

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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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H 40 in W 11.5 in D 14.5 in

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century Syrian side chair with mother of pearl inlay.

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

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H 40.5 in W 18 in D 23 in

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Middle Eastern Syrian folding chair with silver wire and mother of pearl shell inlaid design. See all pictures and read condition report in comment section. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs
4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of four figural Chinese armchairs features inset marble seats with backs framed in dragons and having flanking scroll form supports with mother of pearl inlay featuring foliate...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Marble

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair
19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

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H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Syrian inlaid mother-of-pearl chair.

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

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H 49 in W 18 in D 22 in

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of mother-of-pearl and metal inlaid chairs with intricate hardwood turnings. The skill and time that went into creating these chairs is remarkable. Each with a crest ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

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H 40 in W 23.5 in D 22 in

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique handcrafted 19th century Syrian throne armchair hand-carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on solid walnut wood. Middle Eastern armchair with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

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H 28 in W 28.25 in D 18 in

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

A collectible piece from bygone days, featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Lavish but sleek, this circa 19th century chair features in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Syrian Other Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair
Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

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H 39.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique and ornate Syrian or Turkish throne chair features curule form with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star of David insets, cut-out back with central stick and ball, all-over carved ...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

Located in Surbiton, GB

Pair of profusely inlaid Middle Eastern chairs dating from the mid to late 20th century. These chairs are in good condition with some losses to the inlay in places, structurally sound.

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20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Boxwood, Mahogany

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs
Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

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H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The pair of chairs is elaborately inlaid with exotic wood, mother of pearl and camel bone. The spindle-like adornment is intact and extensive.

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Antique 1890s Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

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H 40.5 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful shape and style, hardwood with shell inlay.

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Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

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H 35.43 in W 31.5 in D 34.25 in

"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, plus 2APs. Designed and made by Myung Sun Kang, Korea, 2012.

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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)
Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

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H 46 in W 13.75 in D 29 in

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

Located in Charleston, SC

A truly wonderful pair of Syrian chairs (one of two pairs). Hand carved mahogany with stunning mother of pearl and bone patterned inlay. Recently reupholstered.

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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs
Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

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H 39 in W 19 in D 12 in

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An Unusually Anglo Syrian. Moorish designs folding chairs finely and intricately inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and bone, the surface is very heavily decorated with Damascene fo...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair
Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

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H 36 in W 26 in D 22 in

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Majestic mosaic marquetry Damascus pair of Syrian armchairs beautifully patterned with intricate inlay of tortoise shell, various exotic woods and mother-of-pearl. Mosaik provides...

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair
A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

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H 36.25 in W 16.75 in D 20 in

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

Located in Austin, TX

An ornately carved folding chair with mother of pearl and wood geometric inlay. Originally used by a traveling scribe, this chair is a wonderful marriage of functionality, comfort, a...

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Asian Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of asian shell chairs available for sale. Asian shell chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large asian shell chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller asian shell chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Kang Myung Sun produced beautiful asian shell chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Asian Shell Chairs?

Prices for asian shell chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, asian shell chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $13,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,325.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.

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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.

  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?

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    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.

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    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.

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