Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Folding Middle Eastern Chair This 19th century chair is inlaid with exquisite mother of pearl detailing and incised carvings with Arabic inscriptions in each slat of wood. Use them as seating your guests will never forget. The seat would also work to display sculptures or plants. Of course, their exquisite detailing gives them value purely as a collector's item. As demonstrated in the photo above, these chairs fold up for quick storage.