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A marine specimen: a pair of sea turtle carapace, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A wunderkammer marine specimen: an ancient pair of shells or carapaces of a hawksbill sea turtle
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Sea turtle

White Turtle Carry XS Jewelry Tree, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
turtle carapace supports a jewelry tree. Produced in white opaque resin, they catch the attention and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Diversity in Carapace: A Study of Turtle Patterns and Colors, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
ridges of the scutes (the individual plates that make up the turtle's carapace or shell). The plastron
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
(material obtained from the horn mass of turtle carapaces, used in ornamentation since antiquity). Boulle
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Emerald
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This emerald and diamond turtle brooch features a three-dimensional carapace decorated with tinted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Sapphire
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The carapace of the turtle brooch is decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Black Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Turtle Carry makes its way into your home carrying a glowing ball on its carapace. Turtle Carry
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Black Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
Black Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
White Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carry makes its way into your home carrying a glowing ball on its carapace. Turtle Carry Lamp, designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

White Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
White Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Black Turtle Coffee Table, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
would it be to wake up right after and find a turtle carrying you a cup of coffee? Turtle Carry Coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
Black Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
H 17.33 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Turtle
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic

White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
White Turtle Carry Pouf, Designed by Marcantonio
H 17.33 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Turtle Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This three-dimensional diamond turtle brooch features a carapace decorated with tinted New Zealand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Dove Grey Turtle Carry Lamp, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carry makes its way into your home carrying a glowing ball on its carapace. Turtle Carry Lamp, designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Once again Marcantonio is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Black Turtle Carry Planter / Champagne Cooler, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
something "Ex-Shell-Ent" and that’s where the carry Turtle comes in! The Turtle Carry Planter designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Plastic

Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stock in Los Angeles A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

18 Karat Gold Karat Green Tsavorite Handcrafted Turtle Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection,a pair of Little Turtles Stud Earrings handcrafted in 18 Karats
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18K Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
its silence, slowness, the defensive and practical aspect of its carapace. This turtle shaped cocktail
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
This 1960s hotel call turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain. The golden metal turtle has a
Category

Mid-20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Dove Grey Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Once again Marcantonio is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Turtle Brown Black Diamond 18 Karat Australian Pearl Gold Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Turtle Brown Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm Handmade in Italy I created this
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Tsavorite Pink Tourmaline Turtle Stud Hammered Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a pair of Little Turtles Stud Earrings handcrafted in 18 Karats
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2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Karat Pink Tourmaline Little Turtle Handcrafted Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a pair of Little Turtles Stud Earrings handcrafted in 18
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2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly unusual carved painted, gilt and gem-set tortoise carapace resembling the mythical Cosmic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
CARTIER Lapel clip brooch in 18K 750‰ yellow gold, representing a turtle whose carapace in grating
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Tsavorite Pink Tourmaline Wise Turtle Hammered Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
with joy, the colors of the earrings are alternated: the first turtle has a green carapace and pink
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emily Turtle Castorino and Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
the carapace shell is made of real shaved, printed and dyed sheepskin. The filling is made from 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Young Boy Riding a Turtle, Patinated Bronze Fountain Head Sculpture, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
young boy riding a turtle, and more specifically, a Galápagos tortoise. With a benevolent—yet somewhat
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Early 20th Century Empire Revival Fountains

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
, slowness, the defensive and practical aspect of its carapace. This turtle shaped cocktail ring is versatile
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Turtle Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a Turtle shaped cocktail ring finely handcrafted in 18 karats
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Jewelry Turtle Black Brown White Diamond Hard Stone Adularia 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
"armor" of the carapace is the adularia, a hard stone of the same family as the moonstone, cut and
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Turtle 0.50 Karats Diamonds 0.60 Kt Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
practical aspect of its carapace. Size 15 available other sizes available in two weeks. This turtle shaped
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal study of a turtle being ridden by a young boy, the boy is full of
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
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H 2.125 in W 5 in D 2.875 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring With Tourmaline & Diamonds, On Made to Order
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
grace and mystery of sea turtles and their fascinating carapace colours and reflections have been the
Category

20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Turtle Jewel Box
Located in Berlin, DE
antique glass turtle with carapace cover in original size to keep jewels
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

Turtle Jewel Box
Turtle Jewel Box
H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Sea Turtle Pendant Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed as a sculpted sea turtle with brown diamond eyes. The carapace of the turtle is formed of
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle 'Caretta Caretta', Pre 1947, Cites
Located in Keyston, GB
Superb taxidermy example of a Loggerhead sea Turtle (Caretta caretta). The carapace of this
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Vintage 1940s Taxidermy

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
turtle, with its head and flippers peeking out of its shell, made up in 18K yellow gold and a variety of
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle
Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in
Decorative Tortoise Carapace On Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) carapace, which is the upper part of the shell
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

White Turtle Carry XS Pocket Empiter, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
turtle carapace supports a pocket emptier. Produced in white opaque resin, they catch the attention
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Exotic & Sculptural Floor Lamp with Tortoise Shell Reflector
Located in Hanover, MA
Sublimely beautiful and armorial floor lamp with a lacquered albino turtle carapace pierced by a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and variegated palette. In
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 19 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique hawksbill turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones and sea inspired
Category

Early 20th Century Caribbean Edwardian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 'SCRIMSHAW' GIANT AMAZON RIVER OR ARRAU TURTLE SHELL (PDOCNEMIS EXPANSA) Marked John Clayton
Category

Early 20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

Two Large Marine Turtle Shells or Carapaces, 19th Century
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Wonderful collection of two large 19th century sea turtle shells or carapaces having reverse mounts
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Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

Large Green Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout large hand polished green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Large Green Turtle Shell
Large Green Turtle Shell
H 35 in W 26 in D 12 in
Green Sea Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large Green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush variegated colors, one of mother
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Green Sea Turtle Shell
Green Sea Turtle Shell
H 33 in W 19 in D 5 in
Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Kinderhook, NY
19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with
Category

Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Sea turtle

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s
By Boj Eiber
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This 1960s office turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain. The golden metal turtle has a glazed
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s
Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large turtle shell sconce, circa 1960. This original carapace has been mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Faux Turtle Shell Mounted on a Lucite Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An excellent job of capturing the essence of a turtle shell, in fiberglass. Great surface and
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Wood netsuke of two turtles Nagoya school, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
Signed: Ippo Length: 5.2 cm A large turtle looks vexed as a smaller turtle walks on his carapace
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Life Size Bronze Turtle Sculpture Fountain, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage life size bronze turtle sculpture fountain water feature, mid 20th Century in date
Category

Vintage 1950s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Turtle 1900s-1940s / Figurine Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden turtle. It is from the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

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Turtle Carapace For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal turtle carapace for your home. Frequently made of plastic, metal and wood, every turtle carapace was constructed with great care. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage turtle carapace now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect turtle carapace — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A turtle carapace, designed in the modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made turtle carapace over the years, but those crafted by MARCANTONIO, Alcino Silversmith and Green River Fossil Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Turtle Carapace?

The average selling price for a turtle carapace at 1stDibs is $1,461, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $360,000 for the highest priced.