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Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Bedroom Chairs
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Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Bedroom Chairs

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Description

A Pair of Antique Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Bedroom Chairs with cane wicker seats and turned legs.

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Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated these Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1107246
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Description
A Pair of Antique Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Bedroom Chairs with cane wicker seats and turned legs.

Free UK mainland delivery!

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated these Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs to the Regency era.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1107246
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Bedroom Chairs

Archive II Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames. View II
Archive III Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames. View III
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Archive VI Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames. View VI
Archive VII Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames. View VII
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Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames.
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Bedroom Chairs
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Two antique ebonised wooden bedroom chairs featuring cane seats and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along the frames.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, Cane, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsMother of pearl inlay, Cane seat, Turned legs, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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Ebonised furniture gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, heavily influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and a renewed fascination with Japanese art and traditional European craftsmanship. Wood such as beech or fruitwood was painted or stained black to imitate expensive ebony, often serving as a striking dark canvas for intricate mother-of-pearl and gilt decoration.

These pieces typically feature a dense hardwood frame treated with an ebonised finish, hand-woven cane or rush seating panels, and meticulously hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlay secured into recessed channels. Traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon was standard, ensuring structural integrity alongside decorative refinement.

Authenticity is determined by examining the ageing characteristics of the materials, such as micro-craquelure in the ebonised finish, hand-carved variations in the mother-of-pearl pieces, and the consistency of traditional joinery. Hand-woven cane seats on genuine antique examples often exhibit natural colour variations and wear patterns consistent with age.

These decorative chairs function effectively as accent pieces in contemporary living spaces, bedrooms, or studies. Pairing them with minimalist modern desks or clean-lined upholstery allows the intricate mother-of-pearl details and dark wood finish to stand out as focal points without overwhelming the room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the cane seating from drying out and snapping, alongside dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes or modern cleaning sprays, which can degrade the fragile ebonised surface and loosen the mother-of-pearl inlay.
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