Tortoiseshell Designs
1
to
38
312
295
297
216
139
82
81
80
66
55
42
40
37
28
15
15
13
13
12
11
11
10
10
9
8
7
6
6
6
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
24
20
18
11
10
Sort By
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
H 89.75 in W 18.75 in D 9 in
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
Free Shipping
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
H 32.5 in W 55 in D 30 in
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
H 9.65 in W 7.64 in D 1.97 in
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
H 3.55 in Dm 14.18 in
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
H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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
H 1.97 in W 13.39 in D 21.26 in
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
H 1.97 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
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
H 45.67 in W 66.93 in D 18.12 in
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
H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
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
H 13.59 in W 13.59 in D 0.99 in
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
H 80.25 in W 46.25 in D 21 in
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
H 24 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
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
H 12.8 in W 16.74 in D 1.19 in
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
H 14.97 in W 10.44 in D 10.63 in
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
H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 1.38 in
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
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
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
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.59 in
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
H 18.71 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
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
H 12.21 in W 22.45 in D 10.24 in
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
H 41 in W 22 in D 23 in
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
Free Shipping
L 18.5 in
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
H 1.58 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Tortoiseshell Designs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
More Ways To Browse
Vintage Celluloid Brooches
Antique Tortoise Bell
Angela Caputi Resin Necklaces
Clear Acrylic Tray
Pique Earrings
Small Italian Florentine Mirror
Large Mirror Flemish
Double Eagle Mirror
Tile Table Louis
Pillar And Scroll Clocks
Ficks Reed Cane Chair
Ebony Two Cabinet Open Display Case
Vintage Jewelery Box Jewellery Boxes
Antique Wall Mounted Pendulum Clock
Maitland Smith Mosaic Table
Vargueno 17th
17th Century Vargueno
Geometric Travertine Table Lamp