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Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
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19th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

29cm Vintage Asian Wooden Square Brush Pot with Pearl Shell Inlay Carving
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Asian Wooden Square Brush Pot with Pearl Shell Inlay Carving – A Masterpiece of Art and
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19th Century Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood container originally used to store rice. We have added the shell inlay by
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Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Shell Inlay Moorish Wall Shelf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Inlaid with Shell inlay Moorish Wall Shelf. Handcrafted wall
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A pair of antique Middle Eastern Moorish Moroccan settees inlaid with white mosaic marquetry. Mosaic inlaid Levantine Moorish Islamic benches great to use at the end of the bed or in...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

George III Satinwood Double Tea Caddy with Oval Conch Shell Inlay on Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
inlay, the top inlaid with a large ovel enclosing a conch shell, the bottom edge inlaid with a chevron
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Early 19th Century Dutch Inlay Commode or Klapbuffet
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
shell inlays. The hinged top lifts to reveal additional serving area, and collapsable shelves.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Hardwood Vesta Case with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
detailed shell inlay, dating to the 19th Century, Circa 1880. The case is all hand-made of hardwood
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Hardwood

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese, 18th century red lacquer table with shell inlay dragon design.
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Shell Inlay

Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
H 11.5 in W 34.75 in D 19.75 in
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inlays. Inlaid with shell stars and moon designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraphy writing and
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Shell

18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
well and is beautifully proportioned with its serpentine front and shell inlay. With swags to the top
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
H 34.65 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in
Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle
Located in New York, NY
added the shell inlay to the long wooden handles. Perfect perhaps to remove sand from your feet for a
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Coconut

Dutch Jardiniere Marqueterie 1850
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Den Haag, NL
, containing its original brass liner. The sides with chevron inlay, banding, shell inlays, and circular Brass
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1860s Dutch Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Dutch Jardiniere Marqueterie 1850
Dutch Jardiniere Marqueterie 1850
H 25.2 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Carrying Handles
Located in London, GB
crossbanded and boxwood and ebony strung throughout, having moulded edge top with bold oval shell inlay, above
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Asian Lacquered and Inlayed Cabinet
Located in Buxton, GB
. The design features a Japanese theme with birds and a the most beautiful pearl and shell inlays of
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19th Century Italian Japonisme Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Asian Lacquered and Inlayed Cabinet
Antique Asian Lacquered and Inlayed Cabinet
H 57.09 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
19th Century inlaid mahogany tray
Located in Martlesham, GB
decoration with a large shell inlay at the centre, the inlay is fabulous and all in excellent condition
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1880s British Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century inlaid mahogany tray
19th Century inlaid mahogany tray
H 2.5 in W 26 in D 17.25 in
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
boxwood and ebony and has a shell inlay at the top, standing on nice splay feet, circa 1820.
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1820s British Regency Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Mummery, Dover
By Mummery
Located in Norwich, GB
mahogany case with satinwood stringing and quadrant shell inlay to the raised, moulded base. Long arched
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1830s English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Pre Columbian Moche Warrior Vessel South Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
holding a club or mace with the addition of shell inlayed eyes and a silver alloy nose decoration Moche V
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Pottery

Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
sheets. The cabinet having boxwood line inlays and the galleried top having a pretty shell inlay.
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1880s Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century inlaid satinwood tray
Located in Martlesham, GB
, ivory cherubs and wolves heads, with a large oval shell inlay at the centre, fabulous inlay and all in
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1880s British Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century inlaid satinwood tray
19th Century inlaid satinwood tray
H 1.5 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheets. The Cabinet Having Boxwood Line Inlays and the Galleried Top Having a Pretty Shell Inlay.
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1880s Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Rosewood

Sheraton Revival Sideboard, Antique Buffet, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with Quality Mahogany Veneers, Shell Inlays, Satinwood Crossbanding and Boxwood Inlays. The Top of the
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1890s Sheraton Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Table Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century walnut table cabinet, having a lovely figured top with an inlaid oval panel with shell
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1870s British Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Table Cabinet
19th Century Walnut Table Cabinet
H 12.5 in W 11 in D 8 in
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
  ornamented with glass and shell inlay, gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and painted panels
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
H 27.25 in W 24 in D 14.25 in
Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wood club known as Wahaika intricately carved and inlayed with small round shells from New
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Regency Barometer by Ortelli & Co
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
thermometer and dial all in mahogany case with floral and shell inlays with triangular pediment with brass
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19th Century Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Barometer by Ortelli & Co
Regency Barometer by Ortelli & Co
H 39.38 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
Edwardian French Mantel Clock - case by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Altrincham, GB
mahogany case having boxwood stringing and Sheraton-style shell inlay to the front and standing on brass
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival Buffet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
the legs featuring marquetry shell inlays. The top of the sideboard having crossbanding The sideboard
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Early 1900s Revival Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Gold paint on red lacquer background and extensive and fine workmanship of Raden shell inlays are two
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl
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Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
lacquer background and extensive and fine workmanship of Raden shell inlays are two easily recognizable
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Wood Engraving Plate with Double Shell Dragons
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Elevate your collection with this Vintage Chinese Wood Engraving Plate with Double Shell Dragons, a
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19th Century Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
plate and ring handles, wonderfully figured drawer fronts with further chequered inlay and shell inlay
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1790s British Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany, Alligator

18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
H 38 in W 37 in D 21 in
Old Chinese Wood Carving Square Plate with Shell Material Birds Flowers
Located in 景德镇市, CN
artwork combines fine wood carving with delicate shell inlay, creating a striking contrast and bringing
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19th Century Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Hampadong - Kalimantan Tribal Art Carved Figure - Maile with Child
Located in Hawthorne, CA
hardwood and shell inlays carved with a beautiful natural patina effect. Elongated sculpted reptile carved
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1920s Malaysian Folk Art Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

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
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany & inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Late Victorian Mahogany & inlaid Bureau Bookcase
H 83.08 in W 31.11 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
etched shell inlay chess and backgammon set.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Tea Table, English, Edwardian, Two-Tier, Gallery, Side, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
detail. Of elegant form offering two kidney shaped tiers Decorated with Classic conch shell inlay
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

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
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Georgian Period Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
fantastic, crisp carving throughout, including an impressive eagle motif at the top, and shell inlay at the
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1790s British George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Parcel Gilt Mirror
Antique Georgian Period Parcel Gilt Mirror
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 1.58 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell

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

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

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
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Paper

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
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

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
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Early 1900s Dutch Colonial Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Purdonium, English, Rosewood, Fireside, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Sinuously shaped upper gallery with arcading, topped by a pair of small finials Quarter shell inlay to top
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Rosewood

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
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19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840
Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
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
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Country Regency Burl Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
" taste, often utilizing brass and tortoise shell inlay, by such makers as Thomas Parker. Parker took his
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Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Elm, Burl

Country Regency Burl Table
Country Regency Burl Table
H 27.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
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Antique Shell Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell inlay for your home. An antique shell inlay — often made from wood, hardwood and shell — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shell inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique shell inlay made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique shell inlay that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, André-Charles Boulle and Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Shell Inlay?

The average selling price for an antique shell inlay at 1stDibs is $2,398, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $33,975 for the highest priced.