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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

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

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

By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles and borders by Team Guzzini.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

By Team Guzzini, Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles and borders by Team Guzzini.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Round Wood and Tortoiseshell Box, 1970s
Italian Round Wood and Tortoiseshell Box, 1970s

Italian Round Wood and Tortoiseshell Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Italian round box from the 1970s, crafted in warm wood with a contrasting faux-tortoiseshell lid. Both the interior and underside are lined in deep green felt, giving the pi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Faux Tortoise Lucite Round Bowl with Brass Edge from France (Diameter 11)
Faux Tortoise Lucite Round Bowl with Brass Edge from France (Diameter 11)

Faux Tortoise Lucite Round Bowl with Brass Edge from France (Diameter 11)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine vintage French serving or decorative centerpiece bowl - from the Mid-Century Modern period - of acrylic resin Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern and elegant b...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shoehorn from USA

Shoehorn from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A nickeled brass shoehorn with a faux-tortoiseshell handle

Category

Vintage 1910s American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923
English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923

English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923

Located in Worcester, GB

Five-Piece Art Deco Sterling Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Vanity Set, Birmingham 1923 An elegant five-piece English vanity set from the Art Deco period, crafted in sterling silver and...

Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dior Midcentury Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, France 1970
Dior Midcentury Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, France 1970

Dior Midcentury Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, France 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

The structure is made of faux tortoiseshell, a material that gives depth and warmth to the surface thanks to its iridescent shades.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set
Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The combination of glossy faux-tortoiseshell, transparent compartments, and brass side rails gives the piece a luxurious and iconic 1970s Italian aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Lucite

Custom Dry Bar Cabinet in Tortoiseshell Lacquer With Greek Key Motif Circa 1970s
Custom Dry Bar Cabinet in Tortoiseshell Lacquer With Greek Key Motif Circa 1970s

Custom Dry Bar Cabinet in Tortoiseshell Lacquer With Greek Key Motif Circa 1970s

Located in Peabody, MA

A unique custom made lighted dry bar or media cabinet, ca. late 1970s, in faux tortoiseshell lacquer with a Greek key motif of inset polished aluminum panels.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Faux tortoiseshell frame. - Gold tone metal DIOR Insignia logo at the center of the front frame. - CD logos on the outer side of the temples. - Signed CHRISTIAN DIOR Frame Made ...

Category

1980s German Sunglasses

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

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

By Team Guzzini, Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles and borders by Team Guzzini.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Pair of 18th Century Continental Battle Scene Engravings
Large Pair of 18th Century Continental Battle Scene Engravings

Large Pair of 18th Century Continental Battle Scene Engravings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Pair of 18th Century Continental Battle Scene Engravings in Faux Tortoiseshell Frames

Category

Antique 18th Century European Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper

Kittinger Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
Kittinger Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Coffee Table

Kittinger Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Coffee Table

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in West Chester, PA

The tray style top has the original faux tortoiseshell lacquered finish and is attached to an ebonized faux bamboo base of four tapered legs joined by X stretcher.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box
French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, a charming faux tortoiseshell box marked cigarettes on the lid.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ornamental Gold & Tortoiseshell Elongated Drop Earrings 1970s
Vintage Ornamental Gold & Tortoiseshell Elongated Drop Earrings 1970s

Vintage Ornamental Gold & Tortoiseshell Elongated Drop Earrings 1970s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A seriously stunning pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Drop Earrings. Crafted in faux tortoiseshell resin and with lightweight gold metal detailing overlaid.

Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Still Life Oil on Board Paintings
Still Life Oil on Board Paintings

Still Life Oil on Board Paintings

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Flemish style, 17th century oil on board still life paintings. In faux tortoiseshell rippled frames. 20th Century.

Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hollywood regency round tray, Italy 1970s
Hollywood regency round tray, Italy 1970s

Hollywood regency round tray, Italy 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Hollywood regency round tray Italy 1970s faux tortoiseshell plastic, brass H 7 cm 45 × 45 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Octogonal Tray with Brass Rim Christian Dior Style
Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Octogonal Tray with Brass Rim Christian Dior Style

Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Octogonal Tray with Brass Rim Christian Dior Style

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant vintage octagonal serving tray featuring a rich faux tortoiseshell pattern in deep amber and brown tones, beautifully framed with a polished brass rim.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Mid-century modern lucite and brass jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Mid-century modern lucite and brass jewelry box, Italy 1970s

Mid-century modern lucite and brass jewelry box, Italy 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Modernist lucite and brass box Italy 1970s brass, faux tortoiseshell lucite H 10 × 12 × 20 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges.

Category

Antique 1690s Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

An Ottoman 18th Century Cypress Wood Trunk
An Ottoman 18th Century Cypress Wood Trunk

An Ottoman 18th Century Cypress Wood Trunk

Located in London, GB

Turkey, circa 1750 A mid eighteenth century cypress wood trunk, inlaid with faux tortoiseshell and mother of pearl throughout.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Greek Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Mid-century barware thermos / carafes / jug, Italy 1950s
Mid-century barware thermos / carafes / jug, Italy 1950s

Mid-century barware thermos / carafes / jug, Italy 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century barware thermos / caraffe / jug Italy 1950s brass, faux tortoiseshell bakelite h 28 cm - 15 × 12,5 cm Conditions: excellent conditions consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood regency set of 2 lucite photo frames, Italy 1970s
Hollywood regency set of 2 lucite photo frames, Italy 1970s

Hollywood regency set of 2 lucite photo frames, Italy 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Hollywood regency set of 2 lucite photo frames Italy 1970s Faux tortoiseshell effect lucite H 19 cm - 19 × 5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Picture Frames

Materials

Lucite

1980s Elegant Vintage Fake Tortoiseshell Gucci Sunglasses
1980s Elegant Vintage Fake Tortoiseshell Gucci Sunglasses

1980s Elegant Vintage Fake Tortoiseshell Gucci Sunglasses

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

They have a bold frame design featuring a faux tortoiseshell pattern, which gives the appearance of rich, mottled browns and amber tones.

Category

1960s Italian Sunglasses

Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table
Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table

Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Inlaid Gentleman's Vanity Table with hinged top and fold out compartments with faux tortoiseshell accessories and bottles - 18.5"w x 15"d x 31"h

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Vanities

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mahogany

1950s Metal Sculpture Table Lamp Of A Boy Bellowing
1950s Metal Sculpture Table Lamp Of A Boy Bellowing

1950s Metal Sculpture Table Lamp Of A Boy Bellowing

By Louis Auguste Moreau

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Sculpture Table Lamp Of A Boy Bellowing Made of Spelter or Pot Metal Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Wood Base OH !!! EH!

Category

Vintage 1950s Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Hollywood regency luxury smoking set, Italy 1970
Hollywood regency luxury smoking set, Italy 1970

Hollywood regency luxury smoking set, Italy 1970

Located in Firenze, IT

Smoking Set, table lighter and cigars box Italy 1970 faux tortoiseshell, brass Ashtray: H 9.5 × 6 × 6 cm Cigars box: H 6.5 x 18 × 11 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Giltwood Beveled Mirror
Hollywood Regency Giltwood Beveled Mirror

Hollywood Regency Giltwood Beveled Mirror

Located in Astoria, NY

Hollywood Regency Giltwood and Faux Tortoiseshell Framed Beveled Glass Mirror, canted corners to the top.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Donald Pliner  Shoes with Tortoise Shell Heels
Donald Pliner  Shoes with Tortoise Shell Heels

Donald Pliner Shoes with Tortoise Shell Heels

Located in London, GB

They have a headturning faux tortoiseshell heel. Size US 10 1/2. Heel Height 2 1/2b''

Category

2010s Shoes

Pair of Faux Bamboo Chairs by Pearson
Pair of Faux Bamboo Chairs by Pearson

Pair of Faux Bamboo Chairs by Pearson

By Pearson Co.

Located in Hamburg, PA

Elegant pair of Pearson armchairs in the timeless Chinese Chippendale style, featuring turned faux bamboo frames with a rich faux tortoiseshell lacquer finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Maple

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle
Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle

By Glo Hill

Located in Nantucket, MA

Chrome bar pitcher by Glo-Hill with red faux tortoiseshell Bakelite pistol grip handle. The pitcher with ice guard tapers from top to about a third from the bottom then flares out to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Tommaso Barbi Wine Cooler 1970s
Vintage Tommaso Barbi Wine Cooler 1970s

Vintage Tommaso Barbi Wine Cooler 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking piece features a polished brass frame with richly marbled faux tortoiseshell panels that glow with warm amber tones under light.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Lucite

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table, the black lacquer octagonal top with painted floral design, the bamboo frame with faux tortoiseshell finish and woven rattan undertier. 28" ...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

W. Comyns Sons Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Perfume Apothecary Bottles
W. Comyns Sons Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Perfume Apothecary Bottles

W. Comyns Sons Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Perfume Apothecary Bottles

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Charming set of Antique Edwardian circa 1915 Perfume & Apothecary Glass Bottles set is a rare find and a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of England Caps are ...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style
Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

Mid-Century Modern Apple Ice Bucket in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Apple Ice bucket, brass, Lucite, Spain, 1960s A highly decorative faux tortoiseshell, metal plated and aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler in the manner of Mauro Manetti.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Pave Ball Comb
Art Deco Pave Ball Comb

Art Deco Pave Ball Comb

Located in New York, NY

Graduated half spheres are pave set with emerald and sapphire paste stones on top of a faux tortoiseshell comb. 1920's USA. 5" x 4" high.

Category

1920s American Hats

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table, the black lacquer top with painted floral design, the bamboo frame with faux tortoiseshell finish and embossed floral motif undertie...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold/Silver Faux Tortoise Bracelet, 1960s
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold/Silver Faux Tortoise Bracelet, 1960s

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold/Silver Faux Tortoise Bracelet, 1960s

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

It features a look with a tortoiseshell design and a prong set with a slightly raised crystal in the center of the faux tortoiseshell.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Ice Bucket
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Ice Bucket

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Ice Bucket

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The body of the bucket is crafted from rich, dark faux tortoiseshell Lucite, giving it a luxurious and warm appearance with subtle amber and brown marbling.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Acrylic Silver Inlay Fiji Brooch
1950s Acrylic Silver Inlay Fiji Brooch

1950s Acrylic Silver Inlay Fiji Brooch

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous 1950'S Fiji Islands Souvenir Trinket Brooch Acrylic faux tortoiseshell Swing Brooch with pure silver inlay - the J slightly damaged but still looks great piece Size 2.5 cm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Fijian Retro Brooches

Louis XV Style Boulle Card Table
Louis XV Style Boulle Card Table

Louis XV Style Boulle Card Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XV Style Boulle Gilt Metal Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Card Table, late 19th century, the serpentine shaped fold-over enclosing a green baize lined interior, con...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag

1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This small black leather bag features a gold-tone Medusa emblem on the front and is complete with a faux tortoiseshell handle. Approximate Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 7" Depth...

Category

1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Here's a detailed description: The box is made from faux tortoiseshell Lucite, a durable and glossy material with a rich amber-brown hue and swirling patterns that mimic the luxuriou...

Category

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

Materials

Lucite

1990's Chanel Denim & Tortoiseshell Logo Plaque Tote Purse Handbag
1990's Chanel Denim & Tortoiseshell Logo Plaque Tote Purse Handbag

1990's Chanel Denim & Tortoiseshell Logo Plaque Tote Purse Handbag

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

Dating to the 90's, this rare & authentic Chanel structured top-handle bag pairs dark washed denim with faux-tortoiseshell resin details for an unexpectedly refined, minimalist s...

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hollywood Regency Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Large Display Tray, 1970's
Hollywood Regency Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Large Display Tray, 1970's

Hollywood Regency Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Large Display Tray, 1970's

Located in London, GB

In good vintage condition, with light surface scratches consistent with age and use. The faux tortoiseshell lucite tray is one of the signature objects of 1970s French interiors, a ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Malachite & Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Malachite & Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Malachite & Brass Sphinx Sculpture C. 1970

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Egyptian revival sculpture is an impressive size measuring 3ft long, showcasing a faux tortoiseshell exterior, intricately hand veneered stone surface with brass accenting across...

Category

Late 20th Century Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Brass

Collection of Faux Tortoise Shell Obelisks and Paper Machè Decorative Sphere
Collection of Faux Tortoise Shell Obelisks and Paper Machè Decorative Sphere

Collection of Faux Tortoise Shell Obelisks and Paper Machè Decorative Sphere

Located in Essex, MA

Set Includes: Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Obelisks Tall, slender obelisks crafted from genuine or faux tortoiseshell featuring rich amber and dark brown mottled patterns.

Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Paper

Maitland Smith Egyptian Revival Marble Stone Glass Sphinx Coffee Table  C 1970
Maitland Smith Egyptian Revival Marble Stone Glass Sphinx Coffee Table  C 1970

Maitland Smith Egyptian Revival Marble Stone Glass Sphinx Coffee Table C 1970

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The table base is hand sculpted with the surface being made from a combination of mica (faux tortoiseshell), veneered stone, malachite, and brass accents throughout.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Brass

English Regency 'Boulle Work' Inlaid Still Life Pictures, Pair, circa 1815
English Regency 'Boulle Work' Inlaid Still Life Pictures, Pair, circa 1815

English Regency 'Boulle Work' Inlaid Still Life Pictures, Pair, circa 1815

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful and rare pair of circa 1815 English regency "boulle work" or "buhl work" still life pictures, the parcel-gilt black lacquered cove-mold frames of rectangular form having ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper, Pewter

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Angelic Visitation Dutch School, mid 17th century circle of Rembrandt (Dutch 1606-1669) oil on wooden panel, framed in faux tortoiseshell style frame. framed: 25 x 28.75 painting...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

19th century portrait of a Māori, with indigenous artefacts on reverse
19th century portrait of a Māori, with indigenous artefacts on reverse

19th century portrait of a Māori, with indigenous artefacts on reverse

Located in York, GB

Executed in Red pencil crayon and graphite pencil, on cream cartridge paper (with a faux-tortoiseshell frame). Dating to Williams’ time serving in the British Royal Engineers c. 1851...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century New Zealand British Colonial Paintings

Materials

Crayon

Rare 1997 Chanel Turtle Earrings Tortoiseshell Resin with Gold Motif
Rare 1997 Chanel Turtle Earrings Tortoiseshell Resin with Gold Motif

Rare 1997 Chanel Turtle Earrings Tortoiseshell Resin with Gold Motif

By Chanel

Located in Rowland Heights, CA

From Chanel’s whimsical 1997 collection, these vintage clip-on earrings are a rare and playful statement piece. Designed in a warm faux tortoiseshell resin, each circular disc featur...

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This piece has an ebonized outer and inner border which serves to accent the beautiful band of faux tortoiseshell in the center. The colors of this piece complement each other perfec...

Category

Antique 1880s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Antique British Colonial Magazine Rack, Bamboo & Lacquer, 1890s
Antique British Colonial Magazine Rack, Bamboo & Lacquer, 1890s

Antique British Colonial Magazine Rack, Bamboo & Lacquer, 1890s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This technique darkens localized sections of the stalk, achieving a rich, multi-toned faux-tortoiseshell patina. The central insert and the wider bottom platform feature flat, black-...

Category

Antique 1890s British British Colonial Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

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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.