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Art Deco Style Upholstered King Bed with Tortoise Inlay
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style upholstered king bed with tortoise inlay details. This bed is full of well
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlaid Boulle Centre Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
Gilt bronze mounted tortoise shell and brass inlaid Boulle centre table. Late 19th Century early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in
Korean Low Lacquer 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
Pair of Tortoise Sphinx's by Anthony Redmile
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of reclining sphinx's with tortoise and brass inlay's by Anthony Redmile.
Category
20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century English Glass Jar with Tortoise Shell Top, Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice early 20th century glass jar with a tortoise shell lid with sterling silver inlay
Category
Early 20th Century English Jars
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
silver inlay and are now mounted in new shadowboxes. Very unique decorative wall art.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Dutch Baroque Style Faux Tortoise Shell With Ebonized Ripple Molding Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A very handsome faux tortoise shell ebonized mirror with ripple molding in the 17th century Dutch
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Glass
H 43 in W 39 in D 2.5 in
Bone & Tortoise Shell Octagonal Mirrors By Anthony Redmile
Located in Stamford, CT
& tortoise shell inlay.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
oak planks, unique figural carvings, and inlays will make this piece the focal point of any area it is
Category
Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak
Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 18th century inlaid Italian walnut and tortoiseshell vargueno. 6 drawers with fine inlay
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 20.75 in W 35.25 in D 10.75 in
English Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
tortoise pattern, creating a visually appealing contrast. At its center, a silver medallion inlay further
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 8.75 in D 5 in
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon
Category
Antique 1890s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 61 in D 33 in
Early 20th Century Antique Crystal Dresser Jar with a Tortoise & Sterling Lid
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century English cut crystal dresser jar with a tortoise shell and sterling silver lid
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
Simple and Modern Wood Zaragoza Console with Bone Inlays
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
finish to highlight the bone inlay.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Bone, Tortoise Shell
Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and unusual form, this Empire pedestal cabinet in mahogany with line inlays has carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
H 52 in W 23 in D 15 in
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 20th century.
Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The buffe...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets
Materials
Bronze
H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 17th century.
Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The front...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in
Category
1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Belle Époque Burl Walnut Box with Brass, Ebony Inlay, French, circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
1880. The highly figured burl walnut top chosen to resemble tortoise-shell.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
H 3 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
French Neoclassical Revival Style Faux Tortoise Decorative Crafts Cabinets - S/2
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Kennesaw, GA
combination of faux tortoise and simulated inlay.
My shipping is for the Continental US only and can take 2
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 33.25 in D 17 in
Romeo Rega Console Table, Faux Tortoise Top, Gilt Metal Base, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Stamford, CT
A Modern Romeo Rega console table or sideboard 1970s, faux tortoise top, gilt metal base.
The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 34.75 in W 99 in D 21.25 in
French Napoleon III, Style Boulle Cabinet circa 1890 with Marquetry, Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
Boulle marquetry inlay is very well done with excellent construction.
The cabinet opens with two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Bentwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Nashville, TN
edge banding throughout. The top is brass and tortoise shell inlaid in the Boulle style. There are some
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Boulle Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid serpentine shaped center table, having gilded ormolu mounts of sun bursts on four side, a mahogany lined frieze drawer and raised on ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Southall, GB
inlay. It is richly decorated with a detailed classical scene and frieze. A very luxurious piece that
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Tortoishell was widely used for inlay from 1640 which the ebony-workers bought from art dealers.
Most
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 24.02 in W 38.39 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Boulle Side Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
brass inlay to the top and side, a single frieze drawer and raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very large and impressive 19th century French boulle inlaid and ormolu-mounted vitrine. Having a pair of glassed doors, bearded monopodia ormolu supports to either side, adjustable...
Category
Antique 1860s French Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of French late 19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle side cabinets, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engr...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Cabinet manufactured in the 19th century, in France, modeled on the 17th century, baroque furniture of the French ebéniste, A. Ch. Boulle.
This piece of furniture is single-door cab...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1860
Located in Suffolk, GB
elegantly shaped legs with brass inlay and gilt bronze mounts.
In beautiful original condition - the
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background. The lid displays additional wonderfully executed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical putti each holding baskets of fruit. The doors with classical scrolling brass inlay and multi
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid side cabinets, each with their original black Belgium marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classic...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the brass inlay and a classical figure in the middle of the raised oval panel, gilded ormolu mounts to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Boulle inlay and ormolu mounts, formed with three mirrored doors to the front, separated by fluted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
H 64.97 in W 68.9 in D 19.69 in
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Natural Specimens
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Boulle Mazarin desk, having wonderful classical scrolling decoration and subjects inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell to the top, sides and base.
Hav...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass
Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid étagère, having an oval Sevres porcelain plaque to the top, depicting a romantic scene. Four our swept supports and two under tiers e...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.
Category
Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in San Antonio, TX
.
The Boulle style involves inlaying brass or pewter into a wooden surface, creating intricate designs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eight day duration
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman numerals to the eight
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
fire-gilt bronze are distinctive and of exceptionally good quality. Ebonized solid oak with brass inlay
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderful gilded rococo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock, having Father Time perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Rom...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
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Tortoise Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoise inlay for your home. A tortoise inlay — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Find 397 options for an antique or vintage tortoise inlay now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoise inlay — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tortoise inlay, designed in the louis xv, Louis XVI or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. André-Charles Boulle, Maitland Smith and Befort Jeune each produced at least one beautiful tortoise inlay that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tortoise Inlay?
The average selling price for a tortoise inlay at 1stDibs is $5,348, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $573,417 for the highest priced.
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