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Custom hand painted cocktail table in faux tortoiseshell finish
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made to order cocktail tables by “The Fabulous Things” with hand painted finishes. The one
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mario Buatta John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table 2 Leaves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features (2) 20" leaves, faux tortoiseshell finish, incised chinoiserie scenes to the table top and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
H 29 in W 72 in D 42 in
Small Bamboo Cabinet with Glass Door
Located in New York, NY
A handsome little bamboo cabinet in a faux tortoiseshell finish, with three shelves and a glass
Category
20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
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
Charles Schneider Verre de France Art Nouveau Rubaniers Cameo Glass Table Lamp
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Mexico City, MX
in orange and brown with tortoiseshell finish. The base is signed on the base.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
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
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
Pair of Mid Century Hourglass Mirrors attributed to Weiman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid Century hour glass mirrors attributed to Weiman. Classic oil drip tortoiseshell finish
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
High Back Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without a loose cushion is 19
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Dining 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
Chanteloup Lantern Light by David Duncan, Hanging Lantern
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
. This light features an intricately painted tortoiseshell finish, which highlights the exquisite
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1970s Burnt Tortoise Rattan Bronze Palm King Size Poster Bed Frame
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beautiful burnt rattan frame for a tortoiseshell finish is statement piece and packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
1970s Henredon Faux Tortoiseshell Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Hartville, OH
Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell case from Henredon. Beautiful piece with minimal signs of use
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Elegant vintage tortoiseshell resin suitcases, 19th century.
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant vintage tortoiseshell resin suitcases, 19th century.
Elegant Vintage Suitcases, 19th
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
tortoiseshell and an elaborate golden bronze lock shield (two rampant lions faced, located on a garland and with
Category
Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 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
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
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique English George III Rococo pressed tortoiseshell, ormolu and Battersea
Category
Antique 1760s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
Writing desk in ebony embellished with tortoiseshell inserts and silver finishes. Drawers along
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 42.52 in
Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Florence, IT
Charles- Boulle style ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell engraved brass and ebony finish desk.
Center or
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 34.65 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
Breathtaking Pair of Tortoiseshell Emperor's Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1975
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
stunning tortoiseshell lacquer finish. Incredible design and craftsmanship. Extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
finishes to add elegance. The quality of the tortoiseshell lucite of this tray is amazing and the contrast
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Dior Mid-Century Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
tortoiseshell with its lucite structure and has precious brass finishes.
A wonderful piece that will complete
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 4.53 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 30 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and important French 18th century Louis XV period Tortoiseshell and ormolu Boulle cartel
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 8.75 in W 17 in D 45 in
Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
detail. Beautiful cordovan tortoise shell lacquer finish. Fabulous design, quality and craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Alpha Workshops Side Table in Specialty Finishes
By Alpha Workshops
Located in New York, NY
Alpha Workshops
Side table in red and black Negoro Nuri lacquered finish.
Tabouret with cut-out
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Paint, Wood
Liz O'Brien Editions Two-Door Cabinet in Faux Ivory Horn Finish
By Liz O'Brien Editions
Located in New York, NY
sizes and faux finishes, including tortoiseshell
Category
2010s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Alessandro for Baker Coffee Table
By Alessandro
Located in Savannah, GA
A striking octagonal coffee table with an abstract orange and black faux tortoiseshell lacquered
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
POTTERS Black Cabinet in Solid Ash and Pear Wood and Brass - Tortoise Effect
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
brass finish.
The unusual aspect of Potters is the treatment of the wood, inspired by the container
Category
2010s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoise Glazed Scallop-Shell Seafood Server, 1889
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Showing the mottled tortoiseshell glazing of greens, amber, and brown. The mold reflects Josiah Wedgwood’s
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut
Category
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb Patinaed Brass Inlay Top Console Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
simulated faux bronzed spotting metal effect similar to tortoiseshell on the frame and a striking brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Buffalo, New York. The tray style top has the original faux tortoiseshell lacquered finish and is attached
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Four-door sideboard covered in parchment, by Ottini Milano, Italy 1970s.
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
, tortoiseshell, python skin and heather wood.
All the different shades of colour obtained with lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
1991 Jack Carter Hand Carved and Painted Abstract Modern Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
sculpture, features modern styling with tortoiseshell shape and hand carved detail / painted finish.
Category
1990s Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous pair of French Boulle style side tables with distinctive red finish
- One drawer to the front on
Category
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Faux Tortoise Game Table, Manner of Karl Springer with Inset Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
of wood that have a faux-finish treatment that appears in the tortoiseshell style. The top and the
Category
Late 20th Century American Game Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Consoles / Sofa Table or Sideboard, Demilune
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Russian neoclassical demilune marble top console, sideboard or sofa table having a tortoiseshell
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 38.8 in W 57 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Small Low Green and Blue Occasional Tables
Located in New York, NY
, supported by cabriole legs, the tables painted overall with green and blue tortoiseshell-like finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 64.75 in W 38 in D 38 in
English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
excellent finish on turned items.
Boulle is a rich marquetry process or inlay perfected by renowned French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tropical Ottoman Palm Beach by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Featuring heavy chenille cotton upholstery with color-coordinated braided piping and a faux Tortoiseshell
Category
1990s Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
metal effect similar to tortoiseshell on the frame and a striking brass patinaed inlay top. The frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Louis XV Boulle Style Blackened and Brass Inlay Side Tables
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
, and adorn a rich gilt brass finish over a blackened patina, and dressed with decorative bright gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Origin II Chandelier by Roast Featuring over 50 Individually Blown Glass Spheres
Located in London, GB
in ambers, opaque blue, turquoise, sea green, tortoiseshell, buttermilk, alabaster, leaf green and
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 25.6 in Dm 21.66 in
Origin II Chandelier by Roast Featuring over 50 Individually Blown Glass Spheres
Located in London, GB
in ambers, opaque blue, turquoise, sea green, tortoiseshell, buttermilk, alabaster, leaf green and
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 25.6 in Dm 21.66 in
Cascade Stairwell Chandelier by Roast Featuring Individually Blown Glass Spheres
Located in London, GB
have been blown in alabaster, smoke, turquoise, opal blue, chocolate and tortoiseshell. We have
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 177.17 in Dm 29.53 in
Cascade Chandelier by Roast Featuring over 150 Individually Blown Glass Spheres
Located in London, GB
in buttermilk, alabaster, smoke, amber, amber orange, tortoiseshell, dark amber, turquoise, sea green
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 205.91 in Dm 21.66 in
Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
tortoiseshell, a finish that is repeated on the baseboard molding. Cabinet offers a storage drawer above and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
H 52 in W 23 in D 15 in
Elegant Restored Pair of Cane and Bamboo "Rising Sun" Commodes, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful tortoiseshell bamboo drawer accents and stylish saber legs. The case sides are highlighted with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Mesmerizing Pair of Lacquer and Brass Cabinets by William Doezema, circa 1970
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Atlanta, GA
rich tortoiseshell effect. Exquisite case detail with striking door motif in solid brass. Each cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 33.25 in D 19 in
Metal Bunny Table by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
sheets resembling bunny ears. The finishing technique of this product uses metallic car-lacquers
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mirrored Steel Bunny Table by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
steel sheets resembling bunny ears. The finishing technique of this product uses metallic car-lacquers
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, brass, tortoiseshell, and blue stone two door cabinet. The cabinet is raised by striking and most unique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Brass, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Console After Charles Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sharpness of finish and a grace and vigour of outline which were hardly excelled by his great contemporary
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 37.25 in W 56.25 in D 18.13 in
French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a sharpness of finish and a grace and vigour of outline which were hardly excelled by his great
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 106.5 in W 27.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
of material and finish, are scorched bamboo or tortoiseshell bamboo or tiger bamboo. This particular
Category
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoiseshell finish you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every tortoiseshell finish was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tortoiseshell finish, we have 180 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoiseshell finish — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tortoiseshell finish, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoiseshell finish over the years, but those crafted by John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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