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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

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

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, 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

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

Both the exterior and interior sides of the lid were beautifully decorated with Maki-e that depicts hanging guards on flowering vines, using high-relief gold takamaki-e contrasting w...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Details: Origin: Taxco, Mexico Maker: Los Castillo Materials: Solid brass, silver-plated, abalone shell inlay Dimensions: 11.25" H 8.5" W (including handle) 7" D Condition: Good v...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

The surface is highly decorated with black lacquer patterned by intricate shell inlay, At the apron are cartouche illustrations of mythical figures and robed scholars gathered in a g...

Category

20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III
Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III

Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III

Located in Leeds, GB

The single door is framed with mahogany crossbanding around an oak panel door, itself with a further banded inner border and a well-executed shell inlay. The door retains its origina...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

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

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

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

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

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

A striking 1960s Mexican modernist pitcher crafted in alpaca silver with intricate abalone shell mosaic inlay, executed in the style of renowned Los Castillo Taxco silver designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The hinged lid cross banded in satinwood, fabulously inlaid with a central oval cartouche outlined in boxwood with large Conch shell inlay to center, the front area with similar deta...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Bird Handle Pitcher w/ Mother-of-Pearl
Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Bird Handle Pitcher w/ Mother-of-Pearl

Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Bird Handle Pitcher w/ Mother-of-Pearl

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pitcher is crowned by a dramatic bird-form handle and spout, meticulously crafted with mother-of-pearl and shell inlay, forming the stylized wings, tail, and crest of the bird.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table
Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Before the appliquation of lacquer with shell inlay became a hallmark of Victorian and Regency English furniture during the 19th century, it originated in East Asia, specifically in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen and Shell Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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
Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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
Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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
Rattan Nesting Side Tables with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Nesting Side Tables with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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
Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table
Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large shell inlays on green dyed sycamore backgrounds center the top and front.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989
Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989

Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Buffalo, NY

The body is sculptural, each element flows into one another creating a flowing look. The coconut shell inlay has a highly textured look and highlights the smooth curves well.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sapele Wood

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hiramakie-e, fundame and raden shell inlays were all used to their maximal potential to create the fine details and rich surface texture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Large Silver-Plated & Mother-of-Pearl Vase by Los Castillo, Taxco Mexico, 1960s
Large Silver-Plated & Mother-of-Pearl Vase by Los Castillo, Taxco Mexico, 1960s

Large Silver-Plated & Mother-of-Pearl Vase by Los Castillo, Taxco Mexico, 1960s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Details Designer / Maker: Los Castillo Origin: Taxco, Mexico Period: 1960s Materials: Solid brass, silver plate, mother-of-pearl inlay Technique: Hand wrought, shell inlay Measureme...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

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

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Located in Taichung, TW

For the delicate flower petals, the artisan employed exquisite abalone shell inlay (raden). As light shifts across the surface, these awabi shell fragments flash with soft, iridescen...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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

All the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in o...

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

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

All the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in o...

Category

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

Materials

Onyx, Brass

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III mahogany double chamber tea caddy raised on tapered block feet. The front is inlaid with a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box
Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box

Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The exterior of the box is finished with a diamond kite shaped ebony escutcheon and an inlaid lid with decorative coconut scrollwork and a central quarter veneered scallop shell inla...

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Palmwood

Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Bird of Paradise Pitcher Set, Mexico 1960s
Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Bird of Paradise Pitcher Set, Mexico 1960s

Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Bird of Paradise Pitcher Set, Mexico 1960s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The combination of handcrafted metalwork, luminous shell inlay, and expressive organic form complements Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern, Hollywood Regency, Coastal Contemporary, a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

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. Created in France during the reign of King Louis XV nicknamed Le Bien-Aimé (the B...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

On the dark lacquered surface dusted very subtly with golden powder, there are strikingly elaborate inlay works of crushed Mother-of-Pearl, golden tortoise shell (or a material that ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Mother of Pearl by Los Castillo, Mexican
Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Mother of Pearl by Los Castillo, Mexican

Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Mother of Pearl by Los Castillo, Mexican

By Los Castillo, Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Their flowing lines recall the elegance of Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern, and Hollywood Regency design, while the natural shell inlays add a timeless sophistication that complem...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum
Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum

Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum

Located in Taichung, TW

The flawless integration of sprinkled gold, raised lacquer, and iridescent abalone shell inlay demonstrates a mature, highly stable level of craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

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 shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The table, with its rectangular form supported by slightly curved legs, close to the Chinese prototype known as Kang table, was likely made exclusively for the luxury domestic market...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table
Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

Located in Toronto, ON

This stunning contemporary clover drum table is a masterful creation, beautifully finished in golden brown pen shell that glistens with a dynamic range of tones. The pen shell exteri...

Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lower part is enclosed behind a tambour door subtly inlayed with fine abalone shells (Raden) that shimmers on a dark background.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is inlaid in mother of pearl and the top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against t...

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
Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is inlaid in mother of pearl and the top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against t...

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
Melting Nesting Table S in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Table S in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is inlaid in mother of pearl and the top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against t...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Egyptian Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair, circa 1880
Antique Egyptian Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair, circa 1880

Antique Egyptian Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair, circa 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An exceptional late 19th-century Egyptian Moorish folding chair, circa 1880, finely hand-carved in dark wood and embellished with delicate mother-of-pearl and shell inlay. With its d...

Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels
Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels

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 inlays and where made in the mid 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi

Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Found objects were equally treated as part of the meticulous designs as the elaborate Maki-e and shell inlays. According to the press of Honolulu Museum of Art: "Someya Satoshi has ...

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Rope, Wood, Lacquer

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Located in London, GB

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shell Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shell Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

The surface was lacquered in a dark brown color with sprinkled subtly with gold 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

Wooden Octopus Ladle with Abalone Inlay
Wooden Octopus Ladle with Abalone Inlay

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. Dimensions 13” width x 5” depth x 4.5” height. Condition Good vintage condition; pro...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Wood

Maitland Smith Shagreen and Shell Side Tables
Maitland Smith Shagreen and Shell Side Tables

Maitland Smith Shagreen and Shell Side Tables

By Maitland Smith

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The structure is covered by grey shagreen and the middle with shell mosaic with a brass inlay. You can find a brass plate with the Maitland signature below the tables.   

Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Shell, Shagreen

Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone & Shell Inlaid Salver
Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone & Shell Inlaid Salver

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, the patinated copper body with rolled rim, and the center inset with numerous hand-...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

All the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in o...

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
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

All the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in o...

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

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

All the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in o...

Category

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

Materials

Onyx, 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.