Step into a world of radiant craftsmanship and cultural legacy with NOA Living’s curated collection of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chests — a rare offering of mid-20th century treasures collected across Lebanon and the Levant and meticulously restored in our Beirut atelier. Each chest is a masterwork of Middle Eastern decorative art, hand-carved from richly aged walnut and inlaid with luminous mother-of-pearl and bone, evoking centuries-old traditions from the ateliers of Damascus to the coastal cities of the Eastern Mediterranean.

More than functional storage, these chests are poetic expressions of bridal heritage, symbolic artistry, and refined luxury. Whether adorned with arabesque florals, symbolic medallions, or mythic lion motifs, every design carries deep cultural connotations — from fertility and divine protection to eternal unity and paradise gardens. Historically gifted as part of a bride’s trousseau, these chests served as both guardians of memory and declarations of familial prosperity.

At NOA Living, we honor the legacy of Levantine inlay masters by preserving the soul of each piece through careful conservation. The iridescent mother-of-pearl catches light like a living surface, transforming each chest into a luminous heirloom — equally at home in contemporary interiors as it once was in a ceremonial bridal suite.

For collectors, designers, and connoisseurs of Islamic art, antique furniture, and Middle Eastern craftsmanship, this collection offers not only timeless beauty but a profound connection to history, culture, and the enduring artistry of the human hand.


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Circle of Light: Mid-20th Century Levantine Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chest
44 x 63 x 21 ″ $11,367.00

Geometry of Blessings: Mid-20th Century Levantine Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Chest
40 x 45 x 18 ″ Hand-carved walnut wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, using traditional Sadf technique. $9,855.00

Whispers of the Vine: Mid-20th Century Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Wedding Chest
43 x 62 x 23.5 ″ Hand-carved walnut wood, inlaid with natural mother-of-pearl and bone. $14,866.00

"Guardians of Paradise: Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chest | Symbolic Lion Motif."
43 x 55 x 20 ″ Hand-carved walnut wood frame, inlaid with natural mother-of-pearl and bone. $15,648.00

"Garden of Eternity: Mid-20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chest | Floral Symbolism and Ancient Craftsmanship"
39.5 x 53 x 20.5 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $14,689.00

"Legacy of Light: Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chest | Damascus Craftsmanship"
40 x 57 x 21.5 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $13,996.00

"Radiance of Union: Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chest | Damascus Tradition"
36 x 46 x 16.5 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $9,567.00

"Grand Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Chest | Monumental Size & Exquisite Floral Arabesque Pattern"
50 x 65 x 25 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $18,999.00

"Levantine Splendor: Exquisite Mid-20th Century Lebanese Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Bridal Chest"
39.5 x 57 x 22.5 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $17,855.00

"Celestial Blossoms: Mid-20th Century Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest | Floral and Arabesque Harmony"
40 x 52 x 20.5 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $14,858.00

"Ancient Echoes: Mid-20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest with Temple of Ur Motifs"
41 x 51 x 19 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $15,955.00

"Timeless Allure": A Restored 20th Century Mother of Pearl Chest
47 x 55 x 27 ″ Hand crafted from walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $10,655.00