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18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
18th Century inlaid mahogany chest

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

Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Balinese Traditional Offering Container

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
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration

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

Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate  High border Serving Tray
Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate  High border Serving Tray

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

Period Georgian Corner Cabinet Oak Panelled
Period Georgian Corner Cabinet Oak Panelled

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

19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair

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
Late Victorian Mahogany & inlaid Bureau Bookcase

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
Set of Six Seahorse Shaped Drawer Handles in Brass & Abalone by Peñoles, Mexico

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

Silver & Mother of Pearl Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo/Los Castillo
Silver & Mother of Pearl Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo/Los Castillo

Silver & Mother of Pearl Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo/Los Castillo

By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of pearl shell inlay, the piece presents a stylized, cloaked female figure with a serene, faceless

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs

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

Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913
Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913

Silver & Ebony Conductor Baton, Arvi Kallio, Lahti Finland c. 1913

Located in Helsinki, FI

has most probably shell inlays. See photos. A beautiful piece with an authenticated history with full

Category

Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Abalone Shell & Brass Pitcher, Mexican Modern 1960s
Los Castillo Taxco Abalone Shell & Brass Pitcher, Mexican Modern 1960s

Los Castillo Taxco Abalone Shell & Brass Pitcher, Mexican Modern 1960s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tapered form crafted in solid brass and fully clad in a mosaic of iridescent abalone shell inlay, creating

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Period Regency Sideboard Bow Front Server Mahogany 1810
Period Regency Sideboard Bow Front Server Mahogany 1810

Period Regency Sideboard Bow Front Server Mahogany 1810

Located in Potters Bar, GB

attractive oval brass handles The central arch is flanked by decorative marquetry shell inlays, adding to the

Category

Antique 1810s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris

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

Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco

Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hand-cut abalone shell inlay, signed LHG and marked Alpaca Mexico. This sculptural vessel embodies the

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Tables w/ Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen and Shell Nesting Tables w/ Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

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
French Art Deco Period Jules Leleu Manner Burlwood Work Table

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
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

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
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period

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
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

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

MOUNA SEPARATOR by R‘Kan
MOUNA SEPARATOR by R‘Kan

MOUNA SEPARATOR by R‘Kan

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

Seghir, featuring delicate shell inlays (sold also seperatly). The MOUNA Separator AND the original

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing
Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fish features iridescent abalone shell inlay, adding color and movement against the luminous silver

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate, Silver

Late 18th to Early 19th Century George III Period Hanging Corner Cabinet
Late 18th to Early 19th Century George III Period Hanging Corner Cabinet

Late 18th to Early 19th Century George III Period Hanging Corner Cabinet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

accented by chevron & conch shell inlays. 13 glazed pane door reveals well placed shelves for display. Deep

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage French Guéridon Table after Adam Weisweiler
Vintage French Guéridon Table after Adam Weisweiler

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

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 4 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 4 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 4 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in mother of pearl, see

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Rattan Folding Screen by Bill Parry, Mid-Century Modern
Handcrafted Rattan Folding Screen by Bill Parry, Mid-Century Modern

Handcrafted Rattan Folding Screen by Bill Parry, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Oxford, GB

a luminous moon crafted from capiz shell inlay. The contrast creates a serene nocturnal landscape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Paintings an...

Materials

Brass

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay

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

Mexican Brass & Abalone Shot Glass Set with Tray, 1950s
Mexican Brass & Abalone Shot Glass Set with Tray, 1950s

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
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

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

Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R & Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R & Y Augousti

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

Antique Sutherland Table, English, Occasional, Gate Leg, Display, Victorian
Antique Sutherland Table, English, Occasional, Gate Leg, Display, Victorian

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

Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole
Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole

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

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Desk

Located in Worcester, GB

shell inlay to the cylinder front above. The superstructure is fitted with a central compartment flanked

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Oval Black Painted Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table
19th Century English Victorian Oval Black Painted Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table

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
Antique Serving Platter, English Afternoon Tea Tray, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

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

Shell Inlaid Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Shell Inlaid Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

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

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

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

Maitland Smith Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s
Maitland Smith Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s

Maitland Smith Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s

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 Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s
Maitland Smith Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s

Maitland Smith Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s

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

Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold & Shell Earrings
Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold & Shell Earrings

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

Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840
Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840

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

Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris

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
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris

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

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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

Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy
Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

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

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

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

Brass Inlay Tortoise Shell Tile Tessellated Rounded Corners Console Table MINT!
Brass Inlay Tortoise Shell Tile Tessellated Rounded Corners Console Table MINT!

Brass Inlay Tortoise Shell Tile Tessellated Rounded Corners Console Table MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith

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

Large Mother of Pearl Inlayed Box with Turbo Shell
Large Mother of Pearl Inlayed Box with Turbo Shell

Large Mother of Pearl Inlayed Box with Turbo Shell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Fabulous Inlayed mother of pearl large box with a mother of pearl polished turbo shell.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist
Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist

Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Castillo Materials: Solid brass, silver-plated, abalone shell inlay Dimensions: 11.25" H 8.5" W (including

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Rattan Console with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Rattan Console with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

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

1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style
1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style

1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reflects the celebrated tradition of Taxco metalwork and artisan shell inlay popular during the 1950s–1970s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

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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.