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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 Tables with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
feel. This set is done in a blue woven rattan finish, with blue pen shell inlaid tops and bronze patina
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
Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Buffalo, NY
sculptural, each element flows into one another creating a flowing look. The coconut shell inlay has a highly
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sapele Wood
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
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Rattan Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
is done in a blue rattan finish, with a blue pen shell inlaid top and bronze patina brass details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
1960s Mexican Alpaca Silver
Abalone Water Pitcher Set After Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Alpaca silver (German silver), abalone shell inlay
Marks: “Hecho en Mexico, Alpaca”
Condition: Light
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
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
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Handcrafted Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Trio of Exquisite Handcrafted Decorative Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
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
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
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
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Boho Inlay Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage boho inlay mirror is a striking testament to masterful craftsmanship and
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror, 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
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
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
Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Shell, Wood
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
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table
Located in Toronto, ON
golden brown pen shell that glistens with a dynamic range of tones. The pen shell exterior features a
Category
2010s Philippine Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl
Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. This piece comes in 3 sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl
Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. This piece comes in 3 sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
Melting Nesting Table S in Mother of Pearl
Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. This piece comes in 3 sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Lacquer
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm
Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
and loss consistent with age and ritual use. Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to
Category
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
were equally treated as part of the meticulous designs as the elaborate Maki-e and shell inlays
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu 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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu 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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Wooden Octopus Ladle with Abalone Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden ladle with octopus tentacle carvings along the outer cup with inlayed abalone detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Shell, Wood
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
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian
Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
against the shell inlay. These pieces come in other finish variations, see images at end of slide.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian
Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
against the shell inlay. These pieces come in other finish variations, see images at end of slide.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid Century Inlaid Lacquer Shell and Mother of Pearl Tray, Couroc
By The Couroc Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mid Century Inlaid Lacquer Shell and Mother of Pearl Tray made by Couroc. Made with lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Lacquer, Resin
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Natural Capiz Shell Appetizer Serving Tray Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 sea shell shape appetizer serving trays with brass rims and cork bottoms. In very fine
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Shell, Cork
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
space. This piece is shown in white shell, but custom color or sizing are available on request. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Shell
$15,235 / item
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
space. This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are available on request. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Shell
$15,235 / item
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, bone, mother of pearl, and delicate shell accents.
The geometric patterns, reminiscent of Middle
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Fruitwood
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
shell and bronze-patina brass, or option 2 cream shagreen, mother of pearl and bronze-patina brass. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Dining Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Dining Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cabinet by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid piece provides great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell
Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fluted Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid piece provides great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$9,285 / item
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
base is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in either option 1 black shagreen, black pen shell and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
shell and bronze-patina brass, or option 2 cream shagreen, mother of pearl and bronze-patina brass. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
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.
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