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Tortoise Shell Decor

Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray European, Later 20th Century
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Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1940's Restored Rattan Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
tortoiseshell rattan accents, perfect for classic decor. Tortoiseshell rattan furniture or decor items often
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
decor plaque. The extremely decorative rectangular plaque displays a stunning and most decorative red
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Emily Turtle Castorino and Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
years of age. Emily, the plush tortoise body is made of two-tone real south American beaver fur, while
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
top of the lid there is a decor. It is a copy of Jaen-Louis David's painting "Bélisaire demandant
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Rectangular Picture Frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
natural patterns found on real tortoise shells. This rectangular picture frame embodies the Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Lucite

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dry Bars

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Crystal, Bronze, Brass

French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell
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Antique 1870s French Régence Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
elegant clock with opulent ormolu decor is in excellent condition and would make a Classic addition to a
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Natural Longhorn Steer on Lucite Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your decor with this chic pair of mounted steer horn sculptures, each gracefully displayed
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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Abstract Sculptures

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Horn, Lucite

Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High border Serving Tray
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Silver Plate High Border Serving Tray, featuring a captivating Faux Tortoise Shell Inlay interior
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Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Kanyon Coffee Table with Travertine Modern Sculptural Round Walnut In-stock
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with simplicity, beautiful materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Inspired by the topographi...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Travertine

Two-sided Maple Wood Cutting Board and Serving Plate, Rettangolo, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beauty meets function. This two-sided cutting board is made with European maple butcher block and carved at the corners with an ergonomic shape for easy handling. It’s a dinner party...
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2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

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Maple

Antique Black Forest Coat Rack / Hall Tree 20th Century Wood Umbrella Stand Hat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Make sure you always come home with a warm welcome with this marvelous Black Forest Coat rack in your hallway. Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear Ha...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Side Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Large Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary Minimal Round Side Table 3 Legs in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Medium Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Modern Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Olive Marron Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Olive Marron Marble Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Marble

19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional and Large 19th century very beautifully carved wood black forest bear hall tree Umbrella Stand with the large standing Mama bear , mouth open and glass eyes watching her ...
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Antique 19th Century European Umbrella Stands

Materials

Tin

20th Century Carved Wood Italian Art Deco Sideboard Bar Cabinet, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bar cabinet from the mid 20th century. Sideboard of beautiful line and pleasant decor carved and veneered in walnut and burl wood. Rounded and curved bar cabinet equipped wit...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum qua...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Side Table in Natural Beige Limestone
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Large Side Table Natural is a modern outdoor piece, the stone side table’s body and legs are crafted in natural sandblaster beige limestone, delivering a raw yet luxurious st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

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Limestone

Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in midcentury Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and beati...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
H 2.76 in W 4.53 in D 5.32 in
Contemporary Minimal Lunarys Resin Round Center Table in Travertine Marble
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Minimal outdoor indoor round center table in Travertine marble Lunarys Center Table Resin is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Minimal Round Side Table 3 Legs in Fior Di Bosco Marble
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Medium Side Table Fior di Bosco is an outstanding modern design piece crafted with a unique marble stone Fior di Bosco, making it a collector piece for any outdoor lover. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Bilecik Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table Bilecik Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Art Nouveau Caviar Set, France, 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
Charming Caviar set including 2 elegant Caviar jar and 2 gorgeous Art Nouveau spoons. It can be used as a jam set as well. France, 1900.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

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Cabinet Two Doors in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
with oval medallions and marquetry work with acanthus décor and checkered. Beautiful columns
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pastel Colors Handmade Wool and Silk Rug from Aldabra Collection by Gordian
By Gordian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Turtle and tortoise shells have been used as ornate elements in the creation of dishes and jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Blue and White Handmade Wool and Silk Rug from Aldabra Collection by Gordian
By Gordian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Turtle and tortoise shells have been used as ornate elements in the creation of dishes and jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Chapman Brass Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Toronto, ON
modern decor. It is fitted with a dimmer and has it's original Chapmans label on the socket.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chapman Brass Tortoise Shell Lamp
Chapman Brass Tortoise Shell Lamp
H 13.75 in W 9 in D 4 in
Italian Cabinet in Ebony, Scagliola and Tortoise Shell, 17th-19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
composed of four legs in turned wood with a decor of spheres and an apron adorned with a scagliola plate in
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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIII Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Continental Faux Tortoise Shell Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of Continental octagonal faux tortoise shell and ebonized mirrors. Great for a
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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turtle shell lamp on gilt metal base France, 1940s Would fit well in an eclectic Art Deco or
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Metal

Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
H 24.81 in W 19.69 in L 24.81 in
Coastal Tortoise Pencil Reed Pod Loveseat
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic contemporary pod loveseat. Done in a beautiful tortoise shell pencil reed. A super
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Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Reed

1980s Modernist Fake Tortoise Lucite and Silver Plated Metal Frame Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
frame. The lucite it has been designed to resemble tortoise shell, which was a popular material in the
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Modernist Fake Tortoise Lucite and Silver Plated Metal Frame Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
frame. The lucite it has been designed to resemble tortoise shell, which was a popular material in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Slipper Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage slipper chairs. Beautiful woven rattan in a chic tortoise shell finish
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Late 20th Century Philippine Slipper Chairs

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Rattan

Regence Style Cartel in "Boulle" Marquetry and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Regence style cartel in “Boulle” marquetry in first part, with a tortoise shell background
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Antique Late 19th Century European Régence More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Restored Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table with Storage Box Aesthetic Movement
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo, also known as tortoise shell bamboo, pedestal side table with flip-open lid
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Mid-20th Century End Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Maison Jansen Tortoise Shell Finished Dining, Louis XVI Style, Bronze Mounted
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Tortoise shell finished dining or conference table. This stunning Louis XVI style
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Vintage 1930s Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Widdicomb Hexagonal Faux Tortoise Occasional Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
painted legs with star stretcher to the top with a lovely overall faux tortoise shell finish. Luxe, swell
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XV Style Clock and its Console in Scale and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style clock and its console in tortoise red scale and chiselled and gilt bronze. Violin
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Reeded Bamboo and Woven Rattan Open Shelf Console Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
treatment giving it a tortoise shell coloring. Features tightly woven wicker and rattan shelves framed in
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Round Lidded Box
Located in Bochum, NRW
tortoise shell panels, on the side, lid with star decor. Made of Cellulose Acetate (is a natural plastic
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Round Lidded Box
Art Deco Round Lidded Box
H 2.76 in Dm 5.71 in
17th Century Flemish Mirror Richly Decorated in Tortoise Shell, Antwerpen
Located in Paris, FR
complete the decor at the 4 corners. Mercury coated glass. One of the bronze decorations redone. Very
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Tantalus Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period Crystal Golden Complete
Located in Manduel, FR
glasses different decor). Golden original crystal. Dimensions: Height 27 cm, width 37 cm, depth 24 cm.
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tantalus Box in Boulle Marquetry All Sides Napoleon-III Period, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
flowers (four glasses up are differents decor but very similar), Original gilded crystal. Dimensions
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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Period Fireplace in Black from Belgium Marble and Boulle Marquetry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Boulle marquetry inlays. This marquetry technique, very decorative, allows a rich polychrome decor
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Copper

Willy Rizzo Large Coffee Table Brass and Burl Walnut, circa 1970s, Italian
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
transport. Each leg is finished with a square tortoise shell Lucite plinth, whereby discretely raising
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Tortoise Shell Decor For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of tortoise shell decor available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and tortoise shell. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of tortoise shell decor now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of tortoise shell decor you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of tortoise shell decor made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of tortoise shell decor over the years, but those crafted by Ecole Boulle, Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l. and Sheffield Silver Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tortoise Shell Decor?

Prices for a piece of tortoise shell decor start at $394 and top out at $579,404 with the average selling for $5,400.