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Egg Shell Occasional Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century, 1970s, in the style of Karl Springer. Pale cream/off-white egg shell free-form mosaic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Pair of Furniture of Corners with Brass Inlay First Period 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
Pair of Furniture of corners with brass inlay monogrammed center in brown tortoiseshell before
Category

Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Wood and Boulle Work Antique Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
and adorned with the finest scarlet tortoise shell inlay. The interplay between these exquisite
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Lapidary Inlay Ring, Size 6.5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous silver ring with a lapidary inlay plaque. Features shell, onyx, coral and turquoise. Size
Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Alvin Yellowhorse Sterling Silver Turtle Inlay Pendant Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
hand-crafted inlay shell. Includes a certificate of authenticity. Inlaid with spiny oyster, turquoise
Category

20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Green Gold Italian Murano Shell Bowl in the style of Barovier Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Basel, CH
Beautiful green glass bowl in the style of Barovier & Toso with gold leaf inclusions. the inclusions are only on the inside of the bowl and are better seen in the last photo!
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Adams Regency Style Console Tables Demilune Marquetry Inlay Tops
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
) shape with intricate marquetry inlay work including shell motifs and scrolls such a sumptuous look to
Category

2010s Adam Style Console Tables

Nevada Number 8 Turquoise 14mm Round Beaded Necklace with Silver Inlay Clasp
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
toggle clasp with abalone shell and mother of pearl inlay. This necklace measures approximately 19 inches
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui
Located in San Marcos, CA
A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl

Vietnamese/Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in New York, NY
shell from the South China sea having decorative floral scrolling and Christian religious symbols
Category

Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen
Malay worship female figure, carved in wood, standing with inlaid shell Marked in buttom
Category

Antique 1890s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Shell, Wood

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Macclesfield, GB
red tortoiseshell, pewter and brass inlay in the French Louis XIV style. The cabinets have
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
profusely inlaid with flowers and foliage and features birds which is rarely seen on this style of inlay.
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Cartel and its Wall Consol, Louis XIV style - Thuret à Paris
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A Louis XIV style ormolu-mounted, tortoiseshell and brass-inlaid cartel and its wall-bracket. The white enamelled dial signed "Thuret AParis" decorated in the center with a medallio...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Art

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III boulle and red tortoiseshell and inlaid brass with four original gilt glass bottle and working lock and key. This item has the original felt and gold gilt rims and shoul...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Third Empire Boulle Side Cabinet, France, circa 1870
Located in Sydney, NSW
cabinet to the middle of the side table. Being profusely inlaid with brass and tortoise shell with chased
Category

Antique 1870s French Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Neoclassical style box with a wild boar hunting scene. The scene is inside a frame of Tortoiseshell and bone drawn with floral motifs.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Walnut

Regency Period Red Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The marquetry inlaid boulle drumhead clock is veneered in red tortoiseshell with a finely gilt cast and etched dial with Roman numerals and heart-shaped arms. The back of the clock i...
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Wall Clock Case with Quartz Movement
Located in Tulsa, OK
The pattern of inlay on the clock is made of shell. The signature on the enamelled face is "Millet
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk
Located in Macclesfield, GB
inlays. The table still retains its old maroon leather top with gilt tooled detail. The table has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Third Empire Mantle Clock in the Manner of André Boulle
Located in Sydney, NSW
Third Empire mantel clock, circa 1870s, France. In the Baroque manner of André Boulle.
Category

Antique 1870s French Baroque Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
made of carved shell of which three of eight are missing. The left door is missing some trim on the
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Maitland-Smith Wall Mirror
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large-scale Maitland-Smith wall mirror with shell and brass inlay.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Exceptional George III Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Alexandria, VA
Mahogany with satinwood, harewood, and ebony inlay - banded - shell and floral urn inlays
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Tea Caddies

Korean Lacquer Table
Located in New York, NY
A low Korean table, with inlay of tortoise shell and metal in the shape of a dragon. Table
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture

Taisho Period 1912-1926 Lacquered Minka Tea Chest
Located in Stockbridge, MA
This tea chest is lacquered and inlayed with shell decorations. In the shape of a Japanese Minka or
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Miniature Lift Top Dresser Form Jewelry Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
with fitted interior and two faux over two real drawers with beautiful inlay including shell paterae.
Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th c. Mahogany Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Mahogany Barometer with shell design inlay and a broken arch pediment, marked
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Demilunes
Located in New York, NY
satinwood and olive wood shell, (inlay later) 44x19.5x33
Category

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Olive

Pair of Demilunes
Pair of Demilunes
$19,500 / set
Irish Walnut George 1 Silver Chest
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
] which is so rare to find with so few pieces remaining. The burr walnut, marquetry inlay and central
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Irish George I Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian cast iron and mother of pearl beds
Located in Chicago, IL
boards are three dimensional scallop shells with mother–of-pearl inlay, surmounted with bows and flowing
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Rare Regency Love Message Gem Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
given by "Prinny" to one of his circle. The locket pendant has a Two Colour Gold inlay with Scallop
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

South German 18th Century Walnut Bureau-Cabinet on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
encloses a long drawer, moulded with two panels of pewter inlay and stained shell to possibly give the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Leleu Macassar Ebony Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
. In the center the door features a scene of a pair of mermaids at sea created from various inlay
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Iron

Kate Noakes, Sea Shell Tea Caddy veneered with metal inlaid with gesso
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A Victorian wooden tea caddy that has been reconditioned and reimagined by British designer and maker Kate Noakes. Kate uses a process she has developed of cutting her original desig...
Category

2010s British Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
plated armorial cartouche to the lid with ebony and abalone shell decoration to borders Hinged lid
Category

Antique 1850s English British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Pearl shell inlay mirror
Located in Bronx, NY
Pearl shell inlay mirror. contact us for more info.
Category

Vintage 1940s Algerian Decorative Art

Antique Shell Inlay Teak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Primitive teak bench with added shell inlay. Top section carved from one piece of aged teak with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Benches

Materials

Shell, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Mirror
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique natural teak wood from circa 1900 with some red from the original aged panels. Added shell
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Octagonal shell inlay mirror by Redmile
Located in New York, NY
Long octagonal mirror with shell inlay surround by Anthony Redmile.
Category

Vintage 1960s English More Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Antique Natural Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple doors in teak wood. We added the shell inlay by hand for that special finish. Great
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Dining Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This shell inlay table is a prototype and has defects. There are four teak panels joined together
Category

2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Live Edge Shell Inlay Table Top
Located in New York, NY
Natural teak single 1.5″ thick panel with full shell inlay and butterfly accent. Fabulous as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Shell, Teak

Raffles Influenced Side Table with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique Raffles influence side table with added shell inlay. Beautiful hand-carved colonial base
Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Colonial Teak Wood Side Table with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique Raffles influence teak wood side table with added shell inlay. Beautiful hand-carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful single slab top teak wood antique table with added shell inlay. Great as an entrance
Category

20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Root Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
was first sanded, we then added the shell inlay. Great as a sculptural piece or for storing towels by
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Andrianna Shamaris temple doors in teak wood. We added the shell inlay by hand for that special
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Andrianna Shamaris temple doors in teak wood. We added the shell inlay by hand for that special
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Weathered teak side table or stool with added shell inlay to the top. Andrianna Shamaris. The
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

English Mahogany Server with Shell Inlay, circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany serpentine server with shell inlay c.1790 Nicely shaped top with three drawers
Category

Antique 1790s Great Britain (UK) Sideboards

Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Abalone Shell Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nanban style with Agai (abalone shell) inlay, circa Momoyama to Edo period (16th-17th century) . The
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder hand carved from a single teak root. We added the shell inlay. Beautiful as a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid Century Anglo Indian Plant Stand with Shell Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid century Anglo Indian plant stand with shell inlay A lovely inlaid round disc sits atop
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Pedestals

Materials

Shell, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Influence Teak Wood Shell Inlay Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Raffles influence chair with shell inlay on the front and the back. Newly made from aged teak
Category

2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door made from a single width of wood. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Teak Wood with Shell Inlay Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Raffles influence chair with shell inlay on the front and the back. Newly made from aged teak wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Shell Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shell inlay available at 1stDibs. A shell inlay — often made from shell, metal and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shell inlay, we have 259 options in-stock, while there are 91 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell inlay is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one shell inlay that is appealing in its simplicity, but R Y Augousti, Andrianna Shamaris and Kifu Augousti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shell Inlay?

The average selling price for a shell inlay at 1stDibs is $3,351, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $637,038 for the highest priced.