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Boulle Casket, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French tortoiseshell and brass inlaid Boulle casket, opening to reveal and velvet and silk lined interior, with a removable tray.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
features a captivating geometric pattern, adorned with sporadic inlays of shell and bone, adding a touch of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Syrian mother of pearl inlaid tables.
Located in Southall, GB
inlay is in tact with no missing pieces. Perfect for a variety of interiors, as an occasional table in a
Category

Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Pedestals
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive good quality pair of French, 19th century Boulle pedestals, each with wonderful gilded ormolu mounts and classical brass inlaid decoration.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large Burmese Mandalay Period Carved, Lacquered and Gilt Teak Buddha, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
lacquered, gilt and embellished with glass "jewels". Also featuring shell inlaid eyes. The historical
Category

Antique Early 1900s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Glass, Teak

Shan Burmese Carved and Giltwood Standing Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Shan Burmese standing Buddha of carved and gilt teak wood with shell inlaid eyes, early
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Teak

Midcentury Couroc Fish Tray
By The Couroc Company
Located in New York, NY
, and plastics, together with a durable phenolic resin. The trays often feature intricate inlay designs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Shell, Acrylic

Large Burmese Gilt Teak Reclining Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
the distance from inset shell eyes. His youthful, almost feminine face framed by distinctive long
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Teak

Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
From our tea caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this charming dome-topped rectangular green tortoiseshell tea caddy. The tea caddy is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Boxwood

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with mosaic marquetry, shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood

Pair of Octagonal Levantine Side Tables
Located in El Monte, CA
A unique pair of Levantine octagonal side tables featuring a meticulous attention to detail to intricately carved and inlaid mother of pearl, bone, and tortoiseshell design. While ...
Category

20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French boulle inlaid mantel clock, mounted by a classical ormolu figure to the top, scrolling brass inlaid decoration to the whole, the eight day duration...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted White Mosaic Marquetry Moorish Octagonal Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
exotic Coromandel wood with delicate swirls of brass stringing met with fleur de lis style brass inlays
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Syrian Inlaid Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique octagonal side table. Graphically patterned walnut table intricately inlaid with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl in striking geometric pattern. Detailed and edged in camel ...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell

Victorian Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Vitrine Cabinet by Druce Co
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical caryatid ormolu mounts in between three glazed arch panel doors enclosing a velvet lined...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
painstakingly inlaid with mosaic shell and marquetry. Great craftsmanship handmade by artisans in the Middle
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Moroccan Inlaid Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan bone and shell inlaid wall mirror. 20th century.   
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Moorish Middle Eastern Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish Star of David motif designs which have been painstakingly ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Vintage Inlaid Marquetry Trinket Box from Spain by Victor Molero
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Handmade Vintage small Marquetry trinket box by Victor Molero, handcrafted in Granada Spain. Small box...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century anglo-Indian glove box from, circa 1880. The box is constructed of sandalwood but completely covered in the most gorgeous speckled faux blonde tortoiseshell a...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Middle Eastern White Mosaic Moorish Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small vintage walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been pains...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood

Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
chairs, each with gilded ormolu mounts, the inlay depicting foliate scrolls and exotic birds. Upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Game Table in Black Shagreen with Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Saturn Game Table by R&Y Augousti is a stunning embodiment of luxury, craftsmanship, and playful sophistication. This meticulously handcrafted piece is sheathed in sumptuous blac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Geometric Tea Caddy
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
greek key style border framing a central inlay of chequered criss-cross inlay. The exterior of the Tea
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

2 Shagreen Candelabra Base and Tray
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 2 Cosmos candle base. Sold with a pillar candle. Cosmos tray as pictured All Patrick Coard Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Important French Tea Caddy, circa 1870
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French tea caddy, tortoise shell with brass inlays, with double lidded interior, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Lebanese Middle Eastern Moorish white mother of pearl inlaid mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Lebanese, Syrian style. Sensational large Levantine finely inlaid ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19th C. Finely Inlaid Flame Mahogany Linen Press for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest with fine varied shell and string inlays. The upper case with a carved cornice over a
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Baker Furniture Marquetry Inlaid Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany constructed tables feature an oval shape, decorated with a beautiful marquetry inlay shell
Category

20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Extraordinary George III Mahogany Demilune Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tapered legs with spade feet. English, circa 1780 - 90. The sideboard with inlaid shell motifs with string
Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Sheraton Period Tea Caddy Mahogany Finely Inlaid, English circa 1785
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
mahogany. * Exceptional inlays of Shells and patera Detailed stringing inlays to edges, all using many
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Sycamore

Antique Spanish Baroque Rosewood Trestle Low Table
Located in Forney, TX
tortoise-shell cartouche inlays, rising on out-sloping stretcher-joined turned and block support trestle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pietra Dura Green Malachite and White Granit Marble Box
Located in New York, NY
A Pietra Dura green malachite and granite marble stone inlayed decorative or jewelry box, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Granite, Marble

Pietra Dura Green Malachite and White Granit Marble Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pietra dura stone and seashell inlayed decorative or jewelry box, circa 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Granite, Marble

Luxurious Anglo Indian Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tortoise shell and exotic wood inlays. Inside is a series of nine smaller boxes in a removable tray also
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Early 20th Century Lot of Antique Dresser Jars with Tortoise Lids and Sterling
Located in Stamford, CT
with shell top and sterling silver inlay, glass jar. (2) Dresser jar with tortoise pique top and
Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Handsome Oval Mixed Wood Inlaid Nesting Tables by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful traditional pair of nesting tables by Baker, the large one is oval with pretty inlay
Category

1990s American American Classical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish George III Cellerette
Located in Dublin, IE
line inlay and stylised shell motif throughout, supported on frieze with single drawer terminating on
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Wine Coolers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Flip Top Game Table
Located in Hixson, TN
Chippendale style resting on the walnut cabriole legs ending with a claw and ball foot. Notice the shell
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Chippendale Side Tables

Mahogany Longcase Clock, Robert Fletcher, Chester with Rocking Ship Automation
By Robert Fletcher of Chester 1
Located in Norwich, GB
capitals. Corner quadrants with inlaid shell decoration, floral inlay to the centre, satinwood line
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Fancy French Louis XV Style Marquetry Coffee Table with Brass Fretwork
Located in Hopewell, NJ
chutes. The scalloped apron is centered by an elegant shell designed inlay below a large band supporting
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Superb pair of Shibayama mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell, turtleshell etc inlayed on lacquer and ivory
Category

Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Silver Shibayama Cigarette Case
Located in London, GB
used exclusively on items for import to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell
Category

Vintage 1910s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of Two Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
green abalone shells (Aogai inlay). Both gold and silver maki-e were used on autumn grasses (some were
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Shell Inlay Coffee Table signed Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible shell inlay coffee table by Karl Springer. Entire surface of table inlaid with shell in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Tables

Materials

Brass

Table and Chair Set by Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brass table and chairs by Billy Haines. Table with inlayed capiz shell top. Chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Indonesian Chest with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wood chest with intricate shell inlay
Category

20th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Shell

Large Star Mirror by Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Pen shell inlay original Maitland-Smith Large star-shaped mirror.
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Period Georgian Mahogany Lowboy, Shell Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
beautiful shell inlay on the top. Drawers and front apron have fine tea caddy edges. Aprons are gracefully
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Blind Fretwork Server with Shell Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English mahogany blind fretwork server with shell inlay, beautiful detail.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Period Tea Caddy Chest of Drawers with Shell Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
Period tea caddy chest of drawers from England. The frieze is mahogany veneer with shell inlays of
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Long 20th Century Bernhardt Capiz Shell Inlay Credenza on Brass Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long 20th century Bernhardt Capiz shell inlay credenza on brass feet with stretchers.
Category

20th Century Credenzas

Tall Walnut Jewelry Chest with Capiz Shell Inlay Top by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
An elegant, tall, 8-drawer Walnut jewelry chest wrapped in faux leather and featuring a capiz shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Tiger-Striped Armchairs in Coconut Shell Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
Fun and fierce-some 1970s barrel back armchairs! Natural and blackened inlaid coconut shell set in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Raffia, Resin, Wood, Coconut

Art Deco Style Chest Console Table Shell Inlay Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
walnut offset by rosewood trims, accents and shell motif marquetry inlay. Somehow encaptures the whole
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Console Tables

Capiz Shell Drum Table
Located in Montecito, CA
Ivory Capiz shell inlay drum table; India; 20th century. Originally a pair; one table is available.
Category

20th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Shell, 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.