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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
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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

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
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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
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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.
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Bone & Tortoise Shell Octagonal Mirrors By Anthony Redmile
Located in Stamford, CT
& tortoise shell inlay.
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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
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

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
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

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
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

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...
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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
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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.   
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Burl

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

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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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

19th Century Boulle Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Centre Table
H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 33.86 in
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
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Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Boulle Side Table
19th Century Boulle Side Table
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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

Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine
Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine
H 110.24 in W 70.87 in D 24.02 in
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
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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

Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
H 53.55 in W 37.01 in D 14.97 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
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

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
H 44.1 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
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
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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

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

Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century
Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 19.3 in
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

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
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 French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 8.27 in
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

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
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

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
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

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
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

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
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

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
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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.