Shellwork

Mother of Pearl’s shimmering, iridescent finish makes it perfect for decorative surfaces.

Once thought of as a delicate material, advances in bonding technology now allow Mother of Pearl to be used as tiles and panels as well as the more traditional inlays.

De Ferranti’s design and commission service offers Shellwork in an infinite variety of colours, textures and patterns. Tiles and panels are made to order and shell inlay work, including furniture and screens, is also undertaken to special commission.

Abalone shell crackled with natural grout

Shells sliced crazy cut and crackled, inlaid on substrate using adhesive and grind glossy finish. more..

Abalone shell crackled with pink grout

Shells sliced crazy cut and crackled, inlaid on substrate using adhesive and grind glossy finish. more..

Abulón Shell

Often confused with the New Zealand Paua shell, our Abulón shell is a very elegant surface alternative. more..

Aurum Shell

This irridescent gold coloured shell is a very elegant surface and will add glamour to any interior. more..

Chairo Shell

Often confused with the now banned tortoise shell, our chairo shell is a very elegant surface option. more..

Cracklé Black Shell

Crackled black shell will enhance any interior more..

Cracklé Brown Chairo Shell

Often confused with the now banned tortoise shell, our chairo shell is a very elegant surface option. more..

Cracklé Gold Mother of Pearl

Crackled Gold Lip shell more..

Cracklé Rosa Abalone Shell

Crackled pink Abalone shell more..

Cracklé Verde Abalone Shell

Crackled verde Abalone shell more..

Kirkos Shell

Two-tone freshwater shell circles assembled into our 'kirkos' design more..

Kirkos Shell (Monochrome)

Monochrome freshwater shell circles assembled into our 'kirkos' design more..

MOP Black Lip crackled with black grout

Shells sliced crazy cut and crackled, inlaid on substrate using adhesive and grind glossy finish. more..

MOP Tahiti Black Lip squares with black grout

Shells sliced squares inlaid on substrate using adhesive and grind glossy finish. more..

MOP Tahiti Black Lip squares with black grout - Diagonal

Shells sliced squares inlaid diagonally on substrate using adhesive and grind glossy finish. more..

Nacre ~ Mother of Pearl

Named so, because it is literally the "mother", or creator, of true pearls. more..

Nacre ~ Mother of pearl (butt jointed)

Named so, because it is literally the "mother", or creator, of true pearls. more..

Nacre ~ Mother of Pearl Butt Jointed 1x1cm

Named so, because it is literally the "mother", or creator, of true pearls. more..

Natural Brass with White MOP & Black Pen Shell

Brass positioned on the substrate and insert the cleaned shells in between gap. more..

Ottoman Repeat Mother of Pearl with black pins

Inspired by a Mughal door handle c. 1600 more..

Pinctada Shell

This irridescent black shell is a very elegant surface and will add glamour to any interior. more..

Quadra Shell

Our freshwater shell is elegant as it is timeless. Fabulous when combined with white marble. more..

Random Mother of Pearl Mosaic

Inspired by a 1920's bathroom interiors more..

Scacchiera Shell

Two-tone freshwater shell squares assembled into our 'chequerboard' design more..

Shell Suited

Young Pen, MOP Black Lip, Hammer Shell and Baguio Stone Stripes into a natural grout more..

Tijolo Shell

Our freshwater shell is elegant as it is timeless. Fabulous when combined with white marble. more..