Mother of pearl has been a material used for jewelry, furniture, and interior design for thousands of years. Manufacturers use something called "nacre" with artificial iridescence to create the material we know today as "mother of pearl." Nacre is a blend of secretions from various mollusks that form a protective barrier inside their shells. By using this mollusk byproduct, mother of pearl tiles give kitchens and baths a glamorous natural touch that glass tiles can never give a room. Below are stunning mother of pearl antiques on 1st Dibs, followed by my favorite examples of how beautiful this material can be in interiors:
1. Cartier clock | 2. Mirror | 3. Verner Panton ceiling fixture | 4. Inlaid dresser | 5. Inlaid table
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