A mother-of-pearl swirl inlaid by hand into a dark wood table — SpaceTalk Designs

Mother-of-Pearl and Stone Inlay Furniture

Furniture that starts the conversation.

The same mother-of-pearl swirl, mid-polish — SpaceTalk DesignsAbalone rings set in stone — SpaceTalk Designs

The same swirl, before polish and after. Before, it looks like broken shell. After, it looks like it grew there.

That change happens by hand, in my factory, one piece at a time.

What I inlay

  • Mother-of-pearl swirled across a dining table, or roses on a steel pedestal
  • Abalone rings set in stone
  • Red stone running through travertine like a ribbon
  • Granite and shell on a steel frame
  • Peepal leaves in pearl, on stone
  • Hand-cut mosaic, every piece placed — horses, patterns, borders

Drawn for the piece and the room

The motif is drawn first, at full size, for this table in this room. Then it is cut, laid out to set, inlaid and polished flush with the surface.

Where inlay belongs

Dining tables, coffee tables, consoles, an entrance foyer. One piece per room. The rest of the room stays quiet so it can speak. Custom furniture →

Inlay is the detail a guest asks about.

Every project begins with a private one-hour consult: your floor plan, your quotes, your top three questions. In person in Gurgaon or on video. Book a Consult →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can inlay be done on stone as well as wood?
Yes. I inlay into wood, marble, travertine and granite — mother-of-pearl, abalone, shell and contrasting stone.
Can I choose the inlay motif?
Yes. The motif is drawn for the piece and the room: leaves, rings, vines, flowers, a pattern from something you love.
Is an inlaid dining table practical for everyday use?
Set flush and sealed under the finish, the top is wiped like any other. Before commissioning inlay from anyone, ask how it is sealed.

Tell me the room and the piece. I'll draw the inlay for it.

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