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Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Chatham, ON
exceptional Mid Century tortoiseshell glass pitcher / vase - hand made / mouth blown with striking brown and
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Set Pitcher and Decanter
By Christian Dior, Empoli, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
stopper make up this entertaining set for the bar. The mouth-blown Italian glass with an exclusive
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Late 20th Century Pair of Brass & Tortoiseshell Murano Art Glass Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Prototypes made for Roche Bobois. The tortoiseshell glass can be removed for transport. One E14
Category

1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso. Italy, 1950s A
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Studio Glass Vase Based on a Mouth-Blown Bottle Shape of Tortoiseshell
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio glass vase based on a mouth-blown bottle shape of tortoise-shell splatter pattern (in red
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Christian Dior blond tortoiseshell oil and vinegar glass cruet, Italy 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milan, IT
Christian Dior blond tortoiseshell oil and vinegar glass cruet, Italy 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Large Midcentury Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
“Tortoiseshell” is created by sandwiching enameled glass panels of periwinkle blue and avocado green between
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of antique cut glass perfume bottles with silver & tortoiseshell covers
By Jones & Crompton
Located in London, GB
Lovely set of six antique, hand-pierced and engraved silver napkin rings made at the beginning of the Edwardian period. The decorative piercing features trailing foliage between two ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Italy in the 1970 circa. The tray has a rectangular shape made in faux tortoiseshell methacrylate
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Lucite Handkerchief Centerpiece Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Tortoiseshell Lucite handkerchief centerpiece vase Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Centerpiece Plate in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece plate in faux tortoiseshell Lucite and brass interior, Italy, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French Louis XIV style tortoiseshell, brass and pewter-inlaid Boulle marquetry liquor casket
Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Wood

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

Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Steel Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a steel circle in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wedgwood Majolica Tortoiseshell Seafood Plates, Set of 8
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tortoiseshell glazed seafood salad plates. Each plate shows a variation of the tortoiseshell glazing of green
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Brown & Green Tortoiseshell Glazed English Majolica Match Striker
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tortoiseshell glazing, a light brown rims the cream clay colored striking area. Measures: 4.75 in. diameter x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Green & Brown Tortoiseshell Glazed English Majolica Match Striker
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottled tortoiseshell glazing, a light green rims the striking area. 5 in. Diameter x 3.5 in. Height
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Christian Dior who used lucite with a faux tortoiseshell effect for many of his home collections, the tray
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Tortoiseshell glaze tea caddy, Whieldon-type, With Silver Cover, circa 1770
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

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

Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Centerpiece Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass by Team Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Round centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass details and decoration by Team Guzzini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Guzzini Round Centerpiece Plate Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Round centerpiece plate in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and brass by Guzzini (original label still
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer, The 18th-century creamware tea
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter from 1935
By Collett & Anderson
Located in London, London
blotter, is in the Art Deco style, with a tortoiseshell body and handle, and plain silver mounts. The
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite Barware Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
boasts a square shape with a gilded brass raised gallery and a Lucite base with a tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
French Art Deco cocktail picks and stand. Eight chrome plated forked picks with translucent red cherry tops in a faux tortoise Bakelite stand with pierced butterscotch Bakelite top-p...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Christian Dior Set of Six Coasters Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy 1970
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful set of six octagonal coasters in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass borders in the style
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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

Large Serving Tray or Centerpiece Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome and Red Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Glo-Hill lidded ice bucket in chrome with mottled red and black faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Vintage Dior Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Palermo, PA
1970s tray in lucite from the prestigious Christian Dior home. This exceptional piece boasts stunning colors, enriched by its elegant Toulouse pattern. Its adorned with handles in br...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
-colored, shimmering, resembling tortoiseshell. In good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lucite

Wedgwood Majolica Large Tortoiseshell Shell Shaped Server Majolica Serving Tray
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Showing the mottled tortoiseshell glazing of greens, amber, and brown. The mold reflects Josiah
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
gorgeous tortoiseshell effect and an elegant chromed metal frame. An iconic serving tray or plate that
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faux Tortoiseshell Serving Oval Tray Centerpiece in Lucite, 1970s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid oval serving tray / centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell, Italy, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set, Faux Tortoiseshell Flowerpot Holder and 6 Picks
Located in Nantucket, MA
of pail or flowerpot form made of tortoiseshell Bakelite with gilded ring handles. The bottom of the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Wedgwood English Majolica Basketweave and Tortoiseshell Plate, Date Marked 1874
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and yellow tortoiseshell glazed center is bordered by eight yellow basketweave inner panels contained
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

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

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large octagonal serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
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

Art Deco Appetizer Forks in Faux Bamboo with a Black & Faux Tortoiseshell Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, the stand of a black Bakelite cube standing on one corner atop a square of faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite in the style of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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

Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th C. English Wedgwood Match Striker Blue Tortoiseshell Glaze with a Tan Rim
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottled tortoiseshell glazing, a light brown rims the striking area. Measures: 4.75 in. Diameter x 3.25
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century serving tray in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver

Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
yourself in the luxurious aesthetic of faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite, creating a mesmerizing visual
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell lucite and brass. This incredible piece was
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Placemats Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing set of eight octagonal placemats in tortoiseshell effect lucite by Team Guzzini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Tortoiseshell Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of tortoiseshell glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and lucite, every item from our selection of tortoiseshell glass was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of tortoiseshell glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of tortoiseshell glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of tortoiseshell glass over the years, but those crafted by Christian Dior, Empoli and Guzzini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Glass?

Prices for a piece of tortoiseshell glass start at $135 and top out at $36,847 with the average selling for $860.