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Faux Turtle Shell

1970s Capiz Shell Faux Turtle Shell
Located in Marietta, GA
Great, eye catching decor piece from the 1970s. Nice scale , faux turtle shell, made of capiz shell
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Vintage 1970s Asian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Faux Turtle-Shell Lucite Round Tray. French Work. Circa 1970.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux turtle-shell round tray is made of lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lucite

1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Christian Dior by John Galliano Faux Turtle Shell Rimless Oversized D Sunglasses
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of brown faux turtle shell Christian Dior rimless sunglasses, designed by John
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Early 2000s European Visors

Decorative Faux Turtle Shell on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) shell, mounted on a tall black wrought iron stand
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Italian Tortoise Chair
Located in New York, NY
faux turtle shell mottling waxed canvas upholstery to seat arms and back. Lower seat styling perfect as
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Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Italian Tortoise Chair
Italian Tortoise Chair
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Turtle Shell Lucite Faux Framed Turtle Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful mirror framed with decorative double wood frame and turtle shell Lucite faux border
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20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Turtle Shell Lucite Faux Framed Turtle Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful mirror framed with decorative double solid wood frame and turtle shell Lucite faux border
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20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated
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20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Resin

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful silvered bronze and a faux tortoiseshell made from penshell table top sculpture, mid to
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1990s Valentino Couture Gold Tone White Opal Turtle Costume Brooch
By Valentino Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, this beautiful turtle brooch is made complete with faux opal cabochon stones on the shell. The perfect
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1990s Italian Brooches

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Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Unworn Bustier Sheer Lace Panels Floral Evening Dress
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior
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Baccarat Crystal Turtle Sculpture/Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Turtle sculpture/paperweight. It depicts a turtle with an oval shaped clear crystal carapace, head, legs and neck. It has the acid etched hallmark of Bacca...
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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 glazed carapace in all different colors. The bell has to be wind-up, it rings by pushi...
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Vintage Versace Jeans Couture Halter Tank Top Novelty Shopper Print W Blue Lace
By Versace, Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Portland, OR
We love this rare vintage 1990's Versace Jeans Couture colorful halter top! What makes this top so special is the novelty print fabric featuring women shopping! The print is in prett...
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White Turtle Carry XS Jewelry Tree, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
After the success of Turtle Carry, Marcantonio presents the iconic turtles in a small version. The turtle carapace supports a jewelry tree. Produced in white opaque resin, they c...
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Osvaldo Borsani wall console in wood and formica top, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek Osvaldo Borsani wall console with two drawers. Held to the wall with wall brackets.
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Christian Dior by John Galliano red "Hardcore" shoulder bag, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
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By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Calze Ortalion, artist Rene Gruau, Italian fashion poster.. Size 39" x 55". Archival linen backed in excellent condition; ready to frame. Calze Ortalion is an origin...
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Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...
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Faux Turtle shell frame
Located in Hudson, NY
Faux turtle shell frame mirror with gilt boarder. Circa 1960
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Faux Turtle shell frame
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By Couleurs de Géraldine
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Pauline Rader Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Pauline Rader
Located in Austin, TX
Charming turtle brooch made of gold-tone metal and attracts attention with it deep blue colored
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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
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Located in Pomona, CA
A faux bamboo Console Table with an acrylic top that has a faux turtle-shell feel to it. The base
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Mid-Century Italian Lucite and Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Lucite umbrella stand with a faux turtle shell pattern and thick brass rim.
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1950s Mirror "Psyche" Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Rare French standing mirror with faux turtle shell finish on back of each panel attributed to
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Six Shapely Italian Lacquered Dining Room Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Six fabulous Faux Turtle Shell dining room chairs a classic style with a very contemporary
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Stunning Dutch Baroque Style Secretary
By Isabel O'neil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking two part Dutch Baroque style secretary. Cabinet decorated with faux turtle shell and
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Late 20th Century American Secretaires

Turtle Shell Lucite Faux Framed Turtle Print
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful turtle print framed with decorative double wood frame and turtle shell lucite faux border
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Turtle Shell Lucite Faux Framed Turtle Print
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful turtle print framed with decorative double wood frame and turtle shell Lucite faux border
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large scale fiberglass turtle shell with an amazingly life like form and texture, featuring a
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural faux tortoise (or turtle) shell, mounted on a tall black wrought iron stand
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Located in Clarksboro, NJ
turtle shell shaped glass top, oval gold gilt faux bamboo base and four legs.
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By Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental faux turtle shell mounted on a stand. Great gift for him. Measures: Stand base is 18
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By German Manufactory
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco Wuba Germany traveling or desk clock. Faux turtle shell case, comes with nice brass
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Art Deco Wuba Faux Turtle Shell Traveling Clock
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Pair of Bronzed Faux Turtle Shell Sconces from the 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Bronze and Penshell Turtle Box
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Sleek Vintage Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Vintage Credenza with faux turtle shell finish
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Sleek Vintage Credenza
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very elegant French one drawer console table with faux turtle shell lacquer wood top, supported by
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Large Butterfly Necklace 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous large faux turtle shell and glass butterfly pendant necklace. It has a wing shaped metal
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Large Butterfly Necklace 1960s
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eco friendly composition green turtle shell with a realistic custom finish by F. S. Henemader that
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By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Hudson, NY
Faux turtle shell frame mirror with gilt boarder. Circa 1960
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Hudson, NY
Faux turtle shell frame mirror with gilt boarder. Circa 1960
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Phoenix, AZ
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Faux Turtle Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal faux turtle shell for your home. Each faux turtle shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, lucite and metal. There are many kinds of the faux turtle shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A faux turtle shell, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made faux turtle shell over the years, but those crafted by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and Valentino Couture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Faux Turtle Shell?

A faux turtle shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,386, while the lowest priced sells for $476 and the highest can go for as much as $3,080.