A Legacy Carved in Light: Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Wedding Chests

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.