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18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
plate and ring handles, wonderfully figured drawer fronts with further chequered inlay and shell inlay
Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Alligator

18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
$3,222 Sale Price
20% Off
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Located in Fukuoka, JP
: 24.5 x 24.5 cm Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay This rare and refined Balinese offering container
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
decorated with abalone shell inlay, a technique known as raden. Raden is a centuries-old Japanese art form
Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Period Georgian Corner Cabinet Oak Panelled
Located in Potters Bar, GB
shelf Period Georgian antique cabinet The upper section having 2 panelled doors with marquetry shell
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High border Serving Tray
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Silver Plate High Border Serving Tray, featuring a captivating Faux Tortoise Shell Inlay interior
Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late Victorian Mahogany inlaid Bureau Bookcase
By Maple Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
banded inlay & centre shell inlay on fall Working lock &n key open to reveal: Pigeon hole & 2 drawer
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Seahorse Shaped Drawer Handles in Brass Abalone by Peñoles, Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inlay. The combination of brass and abalone shell exudes elegance and sophistication, making these
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
(thread pattern) and shell inlay. The artist was Shimano Sanshu (1877 - 1965). He was from Kanazawa in
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
etched shell inlay chess and backgammon set.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Lacquer

Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of shagreen and pen shell inlay creates a graphic 3D quality to the pattern. Available in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Two-Tier, Gallery, Side, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
detail. Of elegant form offering two kidney shaped tiers Decorated with Classic conch shell inlay
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Tables w/ Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
"melting" effect against the shagreen/shell inlay. These pieces come in other finishes and rectangle shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Period Jules Leleu Manner Burlwood Work Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forney, TX
by a cartouche with shell inlay framed by ebony string banding, opening to spacious interior storage
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in mother of pearl, see image at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
takamaki-e and raden (mother-of-pearl) shell inlay were used in combination to create the textured scenery
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Located in Portland, OR
drawers and a central locking door with shell inlay, the writing surface having a red 'bull's blood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage French Guéridon Table after Adam Weisweiler
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Forney, TX
, having a stunning exotic faux malachite pen-shell inlay circular top, over a solid walnut frame with
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch Shell made from 100% natural Conch shell with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Maitland Smith Black Shell Side Table with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Munich, Bavaria
like shell mosaic. The structure is covered by mall rectangular dark colored shell mosaic pieces and
Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Black Shell Side Table with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Munich, Bavaria
like shell mosaic. The structure is covered by rectangular dark colored shell mosaic pieces and has at
Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mexican Brass Abalone Shot Glass Set with Tray, 1950s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skillfully combined laton plateado (silver-plated brass) with natural shell inlays to create elegant barware
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in mother of pearl, see image at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Antique Sutherland Table, English, Occasional, Gate Leg, Display, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
boxwood shell inlay to the central panel Gallery under tier useful for displaying items Standing upon a
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shagreen/shell inlay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
pole with abalone and shell inlays. Carved. .72” x 9” x 10”. Period: 1953 Origin: Salish, Northwest
Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Shell Inlaid Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti in pen shell with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Oval Black Painted Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table
Located in Haarlem, NL
English papier Mâché oval table with beautiful shimmering mother of pearl shell inlay. Decorated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Serving Platter, English Afternoon Tea Tray, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
elegance Select mahogany stocks with fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Satinwood shell inlay to the
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mahogany

UNWORN Fendi Y2K Exotic Black FF Logo Zucchino Abalone Embroidered Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Magnetic flap Fendi FF logo clasp with an iridescent abalone shell inlay Adjustable lizard skin loop
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold Shell Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Victorian detailed inlay earrings with 9K gold and shell details. These earrings
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

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

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

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 Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Sterling Silver Zuni Sheyka Eagle Bolo Tie Native American -Turquoise
By Zuni
Located in Wallkill, NY
Schaaf's Biographies 1 books and many and many others. The mosaic inlay is fabulous and the brown shell
Category

1970s American Ties

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

Antique 19th Century English George IV Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Brass Inlay Tortoise Shell Tile Tessellated Rounded Corners Console Table MINT!
By Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass Inlay Tortoise Shell Tile Tessellated Rounded Corners Console Table MINT!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Rattan Console with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
done in a black rattan finish, with a black pen shell inlaid top and bronze patina brass details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

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

Antique Early 19th Century English Candle Stands

Materials

Elm, Burl

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 Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Moorish Moroccan Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and luminous shell inlay add an air of luxury and sophistication. Each shimmering piece of mother of
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Agra Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

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

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
surface is highly decorated with black lacquer patterned by intricate shell inlay, At the apron are
Category

20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

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

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
including shagreen, pen shell with bronze-patina brass accents. This listing is for the set of 3 nesting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Postmodern Polished Tessellated Stone/Shell Console Table With Brass Inlay
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Shell Console Table with brass inlay, a sophisticated addition to
Category

1990s Philippine Console Tables

Materials

Stone

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
piece is done in a blue woven rattan finish, with a blue pen shell inlaid top and bronze patina brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
piece is done in a blue woven rattan finish, with a blue pen shell inlaid top and bronze patina brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

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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.