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Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
fluted and hand carved. We added shell inlay onto the back rest. Full dimensions; Front 20″ wide x back
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Colonial Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Purdonium, English, Rosewood, Fireside, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Sinuously shaped upper gallery with arcading, topped by a pair of small finials
Quarter shell inlay to top
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Rosewood
Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
an original design with slightly shaped sides to the trunk and a Sheraton-like shell inlay in the
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
With Conch Shell Inlay
From our Tea Caddy Collection, we are pleased to offer this superb Georgian
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Country Regency Burl Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
" taste, often utilizing brass and tortoise shell inlay, by such makers as Thomas Parker. Parker took his
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Elm, Burl
English Satinwood Inlaid Console Table with Shell Marquetry Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Satinwood Inlaid Console Table with Shell Marquetry Inlay, 1 Drawer and Fluted Apron and
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Satinwood
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
, using high-relief gold takamaki-e contrasting with pewter and MOP shell inlay (Kanagai and Raden in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III
Located in Leeds, GB
crossbanding around an oak panel door, itself with a further banded inner border and a well-executed shell
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, fabulously inlaid with a central oval cartouche outlined in boxwood with large Conch shell inlay to center
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des
Located in Fukuoka, JP
(gold lacquer) and Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) work, which together create a stunning floral design
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Copper
Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
& bird's eye maple, enhance every surface & each leg. Large shell inlays on green dyed sycamore backgrounds
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Wood
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Located in Atlanta, GA
, especially the fan. Hiramakie-e, fundame and raden shell inlays were all used to their maximal potential to
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box
Located in Northampton, GB
coconut scrollwork and a central quarter veneered scallop shell inlay. When opened the box reveals
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Palmwood
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
escutcheon. The interior of the Tea Caddy is extensively decorated with a conch shell inlay featuring two
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Silver
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the mid-18th century, with star inlay and carved shells
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Walnut
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass
Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with fine inlay works circa Joseon dynasty (19th century
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category
17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Shell, Wood
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm
Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
ritual use. Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity.
Authentic Sasak lontar dowry
Category
1920s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Other
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
gold Maki-e and wonderful Raden shell inlays decoration. This rather unusual piece was likely made on
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of panels are done in a fine gold lacquer with bone, mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Lacquer
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm
Bamboo 1950’s
Located in London, GB
and loss consistent with age and ritual use. Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to
Category
1920s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Other
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass
Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone
Shell Inlaid Salver
By Joseph Heinrichs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joseph Heinrich's Native American-style copper, abalone, and shell-inlaid salver
of circular form
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Copper
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Sensational large Levantine finely inlaid with white shell, each piece of inlay is out lined with pewter wire
Category
Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Walnut, Shell, Abalone
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exceptional, showcasing
Category
1690s Spanish Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon
Category
1890s English Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Silver
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
reinforced by jakago (bamboo baskets filled with stones) highlighted by Radan shell inlays shimmering in the
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Stone, Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a tortoise shell
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Foil
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Yew
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays
Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Bronze
$5,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
motifs from China and Southeast Asia. Shell inlays were widely used as well as the bright cinnabar red
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Pewter
Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Bronze
Fireplace mantel in Inlaid Gray, Black and Yellow Marble, carved Shell, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
carved by an artist of the time with a central shell, and inlaid decorations on the sides. It has a nice
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Marble
Edwardian Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Inlay 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with satinwood for the inlay designs including shells, garlands and other Sheraton motifs
Two glazed
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Display Cabinet Vitrine Sheraton Mahogany Inlay 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
crafted from mahogany with marquetry inlay work
Inlay motifs include shell motifs and satinwood
Category
1910s Sheraton Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Satinwood Conch Shell Inlaid Wine Cellarette. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany wine cellarette with inlaid Satinwood conch shell, hinged top revealing a
Category
1780s English George III Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Burl Walnut and Bronze Tray Table with Inlaid Shell Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
marquetry and inlay medallion with shell motif, and the underside is covered with a green felt. The large
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Bronze
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Paper
Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Located in Greer, SC
shell and mother of pearl inlay, there are also two secret compartments which makes this a unique
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
mother of pearl and shell flower inlays, over spacious seat with richly figured square HungMa panel
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Located in Portland, OR
"dreamstone' and mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1850.
The rosewood chair having an inlaid back crest and an
Category
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Marble
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass
Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
. He stares blissfully and eternally into the distance from shell inlaid eyes under high, arched brows
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
19th Century Boulle Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid serpentine shaped center table, having gilded ormolu mounts of sun bursts on four side, a mahogany lined frieze drawer and raised on ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Tortoishell was widely used for inlay from 1640 which the ebony-workers bought from art dealers.
Most
Category
Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
decorated with iridescent shell inlaid as cherry blossoms.
Engraved metal hardware decorates the corners
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Boulle Side Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
brass inlay to the top and side, a single frieze drawer and raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
English 19th Century Ebonized Tilt-top Tea Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
kaleidoscopic inlay of mother-of-pearl tesserae arranged in cresting waves around the circumference and as
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Shell, Wood, Paint
19th Century Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Corner Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
intricate wood fretwork and inlaid with shell.
Nice moucharabie fretwork designs on back chair,
Traditional
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Wood, Shell
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of French late 19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle side cabinets, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engr...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$14,475 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Antique Shell Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell inlay for your home. An antique shell inlay — often made from wood, hardwood and shell — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shell inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique shell inlay made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique shell inlay that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, André-Charles Boulle and Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Shell Inlay?
The average selling price for an antique shell inlay at 1stDibs is $2,398, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $33,975 for the highest priced.
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