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19th Century French Louis Philippe Faux Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Faux Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror

19th Century French Louis Philippe Faux Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, crafted circa 1870, showcases a richly decorative faux tortoiseshell frame accented with finely detailed gilt ornamentation.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Guzzini Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Briar Magazine Rack, 1970s
Guzzini Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Briar Magazine Rack, 1970s

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 was designed by Guzzini in Italy in the 1970's.

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No6
Large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No6

Large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No6

Located in Malton, GB

This example is particularly fine with a strong colour to the faux tortoiseshell giving a fabulous contrast to the ebonised frame. 129cm by 98cm Can be hung either portrait or la...

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell & Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster
Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell & Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster

Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell & Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster

Located in Atlanta, GA

The interiors are adorned with beautifully marbled faux tortoiseshell inserts, rendered in a rich amber hue with swirling patterns of caramel and black, evoking the luxurious look of...

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior, Italy 1970s
Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior, Italy 1970s

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing set of three nesting tables in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the style of Christian Dior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Mid Century Guzzini Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Acrylic and Brass, 1970s
Mid Century Guzzini Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Acrylic and Brass, 1970s

Mid Century Guzzini Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Acrylic and Brass, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Beautiful mid century faux tortoiseshell tray with brass handles. This tray is designed by the Italian company Guzzini in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s
Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

The tray has a rectangular shape made in faux tortoiseshell methacrylate, embellished with a golden brass frame.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No2
Large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No2

Large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No2

Located in Malton, GB

This example is one of our nicest we have had with the faux tortoiseshell details. Rich colour and the perfect contrast to the ebonised frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

1970s Clear and Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Vanity Box in the manner Of Dior Home
1970s Clear and Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Vanity Box in the manner Of Dior Home

1970s Clear and Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Vanity Box in the manner Of Dior Home

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The body is constructed from the vibrant faux tortoiseshell material, giving it a rich, warm, mottled brown and amber appearance that creates a striking visual depth.

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Ratan and Bamboo Console Table and Matching Mirror - Se
1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Ratan and Bamboo Console Table and Matching Mirror - Se

1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Ratan and Bamboo Console Table and Matching Mirror - Se

Located in North Canton, OH

Rare Faux Tortoiseshell painted Ratan and Bamboo Console Table with matching mirrors and custom glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Large Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray in the style of Christian Dior, 70s
Large Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray in the style of Christian Dior, 70s

Large Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray in the style of Christian Dior, 70s

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale this impressive oversized serving tray in faux tortoiseshell Lucite, a striking statement piece that is sure to become a focal point in any interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Very large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No3
Very large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No3

Very large 19th century Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No3

Located in Malton, GB

This example is one of our largest and most fine with the original faux tortoiseshell detail. Great depth to the moulding and a shine to the ebonised finish which is often lost over ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

French Louis-Philippe Mirror with Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Frame, circa 1850
French Louis-Philippe Mirror with Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Frame, circa 1850

French Louis-Philippe Mirror with Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Frame, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis-Philippe mirror dating to the mid-19th century, featuring its original painted and grained surface in a richly mottled yellow ochre with faux tortoiseshell striations....

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Centerpiece
1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Centerpiece

1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Centerpiece

By Guzzini, Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The centerpiece is elevated by a heavy, solid brass base that provides a brilliant metallic contrast to the warm tones of the faux tortoiseshell. The base is expertly finished with a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass

Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass

By Guzzini

Located in Hamburg, DE

Immerse yourself in the luxurious aesthetic of faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite, creating a mesmerizing visual appeal.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

1970s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Trays By Guzzini
1970s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Trays By Guzzini

1970s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Trays By Guzzini

By Guzzini, Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This set of two 1970s mid-century modern trays by Guzzini showcases a sophisticated faux tortoiseshell aesthetic crafted from high-quality Lucite.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style
1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

By Dior Home, Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Crafted from heavy, high-quality lucite with a stunning faux tortoiseshell finish, the piece radiates deep amber and rich espresso tones that dance beautifully when caught by the lig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style
1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

1970s Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Luxury Box Dior Home Style

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Crafted from heavy, high-quality lucite with a stunning faux tortoiseshell finish, the piece radiates deep amber and rich espresso tones that dance beautifully when caught by the lig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Magazine Stand
Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Magazine Stand

Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Magazine Stand

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency magazine holder. Could also serve as a plant stand or mail holder for an over-the-top Fash Mag Slag. Molded faux tortoise shell acrylic trough wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-century John Widdicomb faux tortoiseshell & brass console
Mid-century John Widdicomb faux tortoiseshell & brass console

Mid-century John Widdicomb faux tortoiseshell & brass console

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid-century vintage elegant console by John Widdicomb . This console has a rich faux Tortoise shell finish to the surface with a brass insert to the center. The brass inser...

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's
Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's

Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Lacquered Console Table
Vintage Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Lacquered Console Table

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 a faux-bamboo motif and finished with a gold-swirling, tortoise lacquer, this piec...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home, Team Guzzini, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing round serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect lucite in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any mo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Midcentury Christian Dior Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Christian Dior Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Christian Dior Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Gr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

1980s Modernist Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
1980s Modernist Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Tray by Ulderico Cavinato

1980s Modernist Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Tray by Ulderico Cavinato

By Dior Home, Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This square Tray by Ulderico Cavinato embodies the spirit of its era, blending cutting-edge materials with timeless design principles to create a visually stunning and functional wor...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia Side Table
Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia Side Table

Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia Side Table

By Henkel Harris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a rare and fine, Lacquered Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Side Table by Henkel-Harris, 20th c.

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Elegant Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Lacquer Extension Dining Table
Elegant Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Lacquer Extension Dining Table

Elegant Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Lacquer Extension Dining Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Christian Dior Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Christian Dior Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Christian Dior Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing octagonal serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Grea...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Aluminum, Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern Aluminum, Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern Aluminum, Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite 1970s Italian luxury box perfectly captures the sleek, material-driven elegance of high-end mid-century design. The rectangular box is masterfully crafted using a stri...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great ac...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular decorative box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior Home style. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior style. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

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 brass borders in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great acc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s

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 the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Vintage Serving Square Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass, 70s
Italian Vintage Serving Square Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass, 70s

Italian Vintage Serving Square Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass, 70s

By Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Square tray made in Italy undoubtedly dating back to the 70s. Made with a 3 mm thick quadrangular faux tortoise lucite panel enclosed in a solid brass frame with removable handles. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A delicate edging of brass and an ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing large octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass borders in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Grea...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small folding card case likely English, finely constructed in richly patinated tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacc...

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830

Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined folding card case is of rectilinear form and constructed with an exterior veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its arc...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

19th-century tortoiseshell mirror
19th-century tortoiseshell mirror

19th-century tortoiseshell mirror

Located in MILL, NL

A 19th-century mirror, probably Flemish. Inlaid with faux tortoiseshell. Octagonal shape. In good condition Dimensions: 51H x 36W cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Centerpiece Plate in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1960
Centerpiece Plate in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1960

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

Vintage MOSCHINO Jewelled Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Vintage MOSCHINO Jewelled Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

Vintage MOSCHINO Jewelled Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

By Moschino

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

- Jewelled rectangular faux tortoiseshell sunglasses. - Rectangular emerald green, heart ruby and round citrine rhinestone embellishments. - Signed MOSCHINO by Persol M267 Made in ...

Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Pair of Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Pair of Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

Pair of Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury pair of wonderful octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The set combines brass and faux tortoiseshell Lucite, resulting in a chic, decorative pair that embodies the era’s elegant yet modern style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Large Neoclassical Coffee Table in Faux Turtoise Shell attrib. to Maison Jansen
Large Neoclassical Coffee Table in Faux Turtoise Shell attrib. to Maison Jansen

Large Neoclassical Coffee Table in Faux Turtoise Shell attrib. to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant rectangular coffee table attributed to Maison Jansen. Faux tortoiseshell and faux ivory top forming a neoclassical pattern and resting on large square feet.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect lucite in the style of Christian Dior Home.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s

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 attributed to Team Guzzini.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

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 Christian Dior Home.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Vase in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Vase in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Vase in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared vase in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite and brass polished in the style of Christian Dior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bowl Centerpiece in Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Bowl Centerpiece in Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Bowl Centerpiece in Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful appetizer / centerpiece bowl in faux tortoiseshell lucite composed of 9 pieces in the style of Christian Dior Home.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This pair from the 1990s feature brown faux tortoiseshell acetate frames in an oval/round shape.

Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Faux Tortoise Lamps
Faux Tortoise Lamps

Faux Tortoise Lamps

Located in Washington, DC

A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoiseshell. One red and the other blue with corresponding colored bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Faux Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the faux tortoiseshell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, every faux tortoiseshell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer faux tortoiseshell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A faux tortoiseshell made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Maitland Smith, John Widdicomb and Georges Briard each produced at least one beautiful faux tortoiseshell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Faux Tortoiseshell?

Prices for a faux tortoiseshell start at $96 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,045.