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19th Century, Boulle Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
This French two door cabinet with marble top has an elaborate marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass. The decorations are complemented with brass moldings and appliqués.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Boulle Marquetry Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful French desk is decorated in the exquisite tortoiseshell-and-bronze inlay style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks
Materials
Bronze
Late 20th Century Faux Tortoise Urn on Pedestal Cabinet
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
with a door framed by chevron inlays of mahogany and satinwood. The door opens to reveal shelving and
Category
1990s Unknown Adam Style Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Shell, Wood
Syrian Inlaid Table
Located in New York, NY
shell and mother-of-pearl in striking geometric pattern. Detailed and edged in camel bone. Top center
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Side Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
$3,975
Superior Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Lion
s Paw Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
shell and the domed octagonal body elegantly raised on gilt bronze lion paw feet complimented by gilt
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver, Bronze
19th Century Moorish Tea Table Inlaid with Mother of Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay on top.
Period 19th century
Materials hand-crafted fruitwood.
Dimensions
W. 31 in; H. 23 in
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
French Boulle Napoleon III Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Louis XV style secretary desk cabinet in Boulle style.
Brass marquetry on a background of red tortoiseshell with gilt bronze ornaments.
Upper part is a cabinet with two dra...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It is the same
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Kifu Paris Panther Tray with Inlaid Brass, Shagreen and Penshell
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
, creme shagreen, mother of pearl, and black penshell inlay, over a base of walnut and covered in leather
Category
2010s Philippine Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Tray with Inlaid Brass, Shagreen and Penshell
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
shagreen, mother of pearl, and black penshell inlay, over a base of walnut and covered in leather on the
Category
2010s Philippine Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
. The interior with two unlined compartments for tea, each lid with tortoise shell and silver painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoise Sideboard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous large Syrian mother-of-pearl inlay, bone and tortoise chest of drawers.
Sideboard buffet
Category
Late 20th Century Syrian Moorish Sideboards
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
French Boulle Marquetry Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful French desk is decorated in the exquisite tortoiseshell-and-bronze inlay style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$48,500
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram
s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid dining chair with ram head detail.
Mother-of-pearl Klismos style chair, this stunning chair feature a wooden frame inlaid w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Red Tortoiseshell Napoleon III Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous cabinet in blackened wood veneer and Boulle style inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Style Desk Inkwell in Bronze Boulle Marquetry
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
decorated with tortoise shell on a brass background on all sides, beautiful gilt bronze ornaments, opens on
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Brass Turtle with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Lidded Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage solid brass turtle with inlaid mother of pearl lidded shell top.
Handcrafted hinged brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Fine Ormolu Mounted Boulle Commode
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With inlaid Boulle-work panels of ebony, brass and scarlet tortoiseshell, cast ormolu mounts and mouldings of flowers and leaves, the rectangular body with four horizontal front draw...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Swan Sculptures
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
Pair of Unique Swan Sculptures
Featuring Aluminum Beaks
Black Lacquer body with tan & black Lacquer Accents
Both of the Swans have labels on t...
Category
Antique 1880s North American Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Austin, TX
.
The Boulle style involves inlaying brass or pewter into a wooden surface, creating intricate designs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Showcase Vitrine Boule Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
tortoise shell, patterned interlacing, scrolls, foliage. Beautiful ornamentation of gilt bronzes with ingot
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Handmade Hollywood Regency Art Deco Tray with Gold Serpent Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Black and White Inlayed Tray
Handmade Inlayed with Brass-Plated Serpent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishe...
Materials
Brass
1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
marquetry arabesque design.
Vintage Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, abalone, mother
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Boulle Work Cabinet with Red Tortoise
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French neoclassical / Louis XVI- style cabinet with Boulle work panels in red tortoise and gilded brass on doors, beside doors, and frieze (above doors and each side),...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
marquetry inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell patterned interlacing, scrolls and foliage. Ornamentation
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Penshell Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
the tortoise shell and is constructed in a similar manner as eggshell lacquer. The brass banding is
Category
1990s Philippine Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
tortoise shell , pewter, copper and brass marquetry, signed by Hyppolite Edme-Pretot, with a matching inlay
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III Jewelry box in blackened wood veneer and Boulle style marquetry with inlays
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Tall Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
shell, beautiful gilt bronze ornaments, Carrara marble top, mahogany interior with 2 shelves, key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Moorish Moroccan White Nightstand Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with two drawers, wood inlay with white mother of pearl.
Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$7,500 / item
Game Table in Black Shagreen with Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, from the precision of the inlays to the smoothness of the brass edges, speaks to a level of quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
French 70’s Screen In Black Lacquer And Mother-Perls
By Jean Dunand
Located in London, GB
French Mid Century screen in Jean Dunand style, with decor of reeds in Mother of Perl, Shell and
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Damascene Moorish Bone Inlaid Mirrors With Floral Motif 52" H. A Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
" height gorgeous floral motif Syrian mirrors with intricate bone inlay.
Vintage Middle Eastern mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bone, Walnut, Shell
Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle style marquetry in brass and tortoise shell, with motifs of
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Gloves Box, France, 1875
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
style in blackened wood with brass marquetry, copper, mother of pearl and tortoise shell and a lovely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century
By Henri Picard, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, monumental size Napoleon III cartel table clock in Boule Marquetry.
This stunning piece is entirely covered with brass in Boulle Marquetry style on a red tortoiseshell backgro...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Louis XV style desk secretary cylinder model with a higher part with 2 glass doors.
Boulle style marquetry with inlaid in red tortoiseshell and brass facade, many beautiful gil...
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning brass and tortoiseshell liquor Cellar Boulle marquetry and patterns scrolls, foliage and tracery, inlaid on all sides.
Complete gorgeous gilt crystal glassware set by Bacca...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Unique Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful tortoiseshell and brass liquor cellar cabinet in boulle marquetry patterns scrolls, foliage and tracery, inlaid on all sides. Unique and gorgeous complete gilt glassware cr...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoiseshell Sconces
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
tortoiseshell. Great Art Deco style with inlaid shell and pegged brass strips. Inside of sconce is covered in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Abelone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Cabriole Leg Console Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
are similarly luxuriously inlaid. The inlays consist of bone for stringing, Abelone and Mother-of
Category
Late 20th Century West Asian Islamic Console Tables
Materials
Bone, Shell, Wood
secretary Boulle tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, early 20th century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in NICE, FR
Napoleon III secretary in Boulle tortoiseshell marquetry and brass, patterned with interlacing, scrolls and foliage.
Treated in false week : facade with 7 drawers : four drawers and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous Louis XV style clock by Japy Freres 8 day movement in a ormolu-mounted boulle tortoiseshell case and base. Gold finish is indistinct. Clock movement has been cleaned and adj...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
English Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Hinged Glove Box, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
inlays, a lined baize interior, and resting on raised brass ball feet, Mid-19th century.
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III vitrine bookcase display cabinet in Boulle style marquetry opening with 2 doors, blackened wood and marquetry with brass threads and brass band on red tortoiseshell on t...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Napoleon III secretary in Boulle tortoiseshell marquetry and brass, patterned with interlacing, scrolls and foliage. Treated in false week-end, with 4 drawers and a flap sim...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style jewelry or decorative box in Boulle Marquetry style in red tortoiseshell mother of pearl and pewter with 2 fine delicate golden bronze lingotières, inside the cartouch...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Style Game Table Console Table, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Louis XV style game table, foldable, turning into a console table. In Boulle style Marquetry of red tortoiseshell on brass and golden bronze ornamentations. Almost entirely ...
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish white mother of pearl inlaid antique mirror, late 19th century.
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish, Syrian ottoman style.
Sensational...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and tall Louis XIV style cartel table clock entirely covered with Boulle style marquetry in engraved brass on a background of brown tortoiseshell.
The inside part of the door a...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare 17th Century Octagonal Baroque Inlaid Wood Framed Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
patinated walnut and rosewood, enriched with breathtaking inlay work of ivory and tortoiseshell. Intricate
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver, Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Baccarat Crystal Liquor Cellar, France, 1860
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III Liquor cellar in Boulle Marquetry in gilt Brass, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, bone, and horn.
Rich ornamentation in marquetry with important details on the...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Mirror, Swedish Grace, Stockholmsutställningen
The Stockholm Exhibition
, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
). Veneered with tortoise-shell, cut and engraved mirror glass with floral decoration in gold and red, the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
Antique quality figured mahogany inlaid coffee table
Located in Ipswich, GB
satinwood inlay shell to the centre covered by a glass removable top surrounded by a moulded edge, mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century rare pair of Moorish/ Syrian high pedestal tables
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
intricate inlay of tortoise shell, horn and mother of pearl forming geometric panels, has a small opening in
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Moorish Side Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
A Rare Anglo-Persian Inlaid Circular Occasional/Drinks Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
a rare example of Anglo-Persian furniture and a jewel of a table adorned overall with fine shell
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo Raj Side Tables
Materials
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
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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.
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