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George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca
Category

Antique 1760s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Tall Tortoise Shell Pattern Italian Modern Monumental Glass Urn with Top, 1960
By Empoli
Located in Miami, FL
a tortoiseshell design from late the 1960s and early 1970s, a period when modern decorative arts
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare French 19th century Louis XIV St. ebony, ormolu, pewter, and tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one
Category

Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The stunning easel-type table photo holder features a tortoise (tortoiseshell) textured pattern Lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Barware Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s. The large rectangular shape boasts a raised Lucite insert with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame Midcentury Design Italy 1970s Rectangular
Located in Palermo, IT
This impressive Italian Mid-Century picture photo frame is perfect for any modern or vintage home.The stunning table photo holder features a tortoise textured pattern Lucite, givin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Oval Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Small oval tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with applied pressed silver with a rippled design. The front has
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 1870s Tortoiseshell Piqué Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing our antique Victorian tortoiseshell piqué brooch, popular in the 1820s and 1870s. This
Category

Antique 18th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Lea Stein 1970s Yellow Tortoiseshell Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
designed by French artist Lea Stein and dates back to the late 1970's. Features a yellow tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Sting vintage sunglasses tortoiseshell, Italy 90s
By Sting, De rigo
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Sting is an iconic, world-class singer and performer. In the '80s, his design, along with the
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate, Circa 1765-75 The octagonal shaped plate
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays Designed ornaments with ancient Egyptian motifs
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella tortoiseshell sunglasses 80s
By Simonetta Ravizza
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
: 18 mm / 11/16 in Temple-to-temple width: 135 mm / 5 5/16 in COLORS: Frame: Tortoiseshell Lens
Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

Vintage MOSCHINO by PERSOL Tortoiseshell Acetate Brown Sunglasses
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage MOSCHINO by PERSOL sunglasses comes in a brown tortoiseshell acetate featuring a comb arm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Vintage Ralph Lauren Faux Tortoiseshell Cuff 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ralph Lauren Cuff. Featuring a broad faux tortoiseshell plastic open cuff tipped with
Category

Early 2000s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella 80s sunglasses tortoiseshell
By Simonetta Ravizza
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Lenses: UV400 Designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1980s. Brand new, never worn, beautiful
Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

Continental 19th Century Ebonized Fruitwood and Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mottled wavy designed wrap around band and exceptional Tortoiseshell borders.
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood

Large Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror No1
Located in Malton, GB
interiors. The design is arguably quite contemporary which is why I love this particular design of frame
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Ribbed Gold Tortoiseshell & Crystal Disc Choker 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An incredible Vintage Gold Tortoiseshell Disc Choker. A superb design featuring a lustrous, fixed
Category

Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Vintage Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Lacquered Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the exotic nature of Art Deco design with this mesmerizing vintage console table! Featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Whieldon Creamware Tortoiseshell Plate 18th Century England, Circa 1765
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a mid-18th-century creamware dish with exquisite tortoiseshell decoration. Made in England
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Creamware

Midcentury Plexiglass with Tortoiseshell Effect Italian Round Centerpiece 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century plexiglass with tortoiseshell effect rounded centrepiece. This fantastic piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 1970s rectangular-shaped decorative lidded box was designed by the Parisian luxury
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Angela Caputi Long Necklace Tortoiseshell and Black Resin Bead
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sophisticated Angela Caputi, made in Italy, long beaded necklace. Ethnic-inspired design for that
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Tod's beige open toe leather ballerinas and tortoiseshell buckle
Located in Bilbao, ES
Tod's beige leather ballerinas with front opening and tortoiseshell buckle Made In: Italy Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Christian Dior Square Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century square serving tray in tortoiseshell lucite. This stunning tray was
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic

Midcentury Modern Italian Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect Oval Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century lucite tray with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This amazing piece was
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
concerns associated with using real tortoiseshell. Italian design has long been renowned for its innovation
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Pair of Flemish Early 19th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Flemish early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell mirrors. Each mirror
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

Mid-Century Plexiglass with Tortoiseshell Effect Italian Oval Centerpiece, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
tortoiseshell effect central part. This item is sure to attract attention thanks to its sinuous design in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Antwerp, BE
toirtoiseshell design what makes this floorlamp so stylish. A French floor lamp from the period 1970 - 1980
Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing
By André-Charles Boulle, Nicolas Sageot
Located in Madrid, ES
style red-orange tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ormolu detailing and marble top. The front features
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Guzzini Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Briar, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous magazine rack in lucite with a stunning tortoiseshell effect and briar. This incredibly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Guzzini Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Briar Magazine Rack, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing magazine rack in faux tortoiseshell plexiglass and briar. This incredibly elegant piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tortoiseshell finish
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

George Jones Majolica Plate, Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Dish, the center with tortoiseshell mottling, bordered with green-glazed
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Dish, Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Dish, the center with tortoiseshell mottling, bordered with green-glazed
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century square table tray, made in Italy in the 1970s. Its design is attributed to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century English Red "Tortoiseshell" and Giltwood Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
piece with excellent carving and detail. Designed for an important collection.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Glass

Mudejar style Andaluz Armoire. Moldings with bone inlays, faux tortoiseshell
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
geometrical and very unique design wich is based on stars and rectangles using different moldings and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Incredible Pair of Cordovan Tortoiseshell Emperor's Cube Loungers, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
finish with beautiful tortoiseshell highlights. Incredible design and craftsmanship. Extremely
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
design attributed to Willy Rizzo for a Christian Dior production. It is iconic tortoiseshell
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Alpac Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Magazine Rack, Dior, France 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century magazine rack in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Willy Rizzo Umbrella Stand in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous umbrella stand in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This charming umbrella stand was
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Chrome

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Magazine Rack, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury magazine rack very rare tortoiseshell plexiglass with brass edges and handles. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

High Back Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Loose vintage chair cushions are
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Blown Murano Glass Tortoiseshell Pitcher
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful tortoiseshell blown glass Gucci pitcher, designed by Tom Ford. From the late
Category

1990s Italian Barware

Art Deco Silver Tone Rhinestone Faux Tortoiseshell Necklace with Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco silver tone and faux tortoiseshell necklace, set with a small dome and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini, Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pocket emptier or centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite and polished brass. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Ottoman Mother-of-pearl and Tortoiseshell Stands, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This unusual Stands with eight legs and cusped arches, inlaid with mother of pearl, tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Shelves

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this midcentury oval serving tray from the illustrious design
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

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Tortoiseshell Designs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of tortoiseshell designs available for sale. The range of distinct tortoiseshell designs — often made from bone, tortoise shell and alabaster — can elevate any home. Tortoiseshell designs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Tortoiseshell designs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Tortoiseshell designs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Tortoiseshell Designs?

Prices for tortoiseshell designs start at $55 and top out at $24,334 with the average selling for $348.