Real Tortoiseshell
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
concerns associated with using real tortoiseshell. Italian design has long been renowned for its innovation
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Dior Women's Brown Tortoiseshell So Real Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell accent on arms
Contrast reflective and grey lenses
Made in Italy
Composition
Metal and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pattern has a rich, warm color palette, reminiscent of real tortoiseshell. This includes deep browns
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Even more remarkable than its exterior is the
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Magazine Rack, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury magazine rack very rare tortoiseshell plexiglass with brass edges and handles. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 22.45 in D 10.24 in
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
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period
By Kinkozan
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
decorated in a "Tortoiseshell" color and design that gives it a real character and which is quite rare to
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Restored Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Pedestal Side Table Storage Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo, also known as tortoiseshell bamboo, pedestal side table with flip-open lid
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Antique Early 1900s American End Tables
Materials
Bamboo
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Faux Tortoiseshell Octagonal Wall Mirror
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Ocagonal Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror. Very well done and hard to tell from real tortoiseshell
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Monumental Faux Tortoiseshell Octagonal Wall Mirror
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1970S Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Octagonal Tray
By Guzzini, Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
luxurious look of real tortoiseshell it's the focal point of the tray's design. Lucite, a type of acrylic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Brass
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 0.79 in
1970s Christian Dior Style Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite and Brass Picture Frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
durability. The faux tortoise shell finish would imitate the appearance of real tortoiseshell, a material
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Brass
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
1980s Christian Dior Style Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Tray
By Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
juxtaposition. The fake tortoise Lucite, designed to imitate the luxurious look of real tortoiseshell it's the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Brass
H 1.97 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
Antique Venetian Faux Tortoiseshell And Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Bristol, GB
tortoiseshell ground with central urns containing a wealth of flowers.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR tortoise SO REAL RISE Sunglasses QUMKU
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior So Real Rise sunglasses in brown and beige tortoiseshell acetate and
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2010s Sunglasses
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decorative faux-tortoiseshell lacquered and parcel gilt frame.
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Desktop Bracket Clock, John Drury, London, 1720- 1774
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Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Italy, 1970s
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Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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Georgian Miniature Tent-Top Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, of Decagonal Form
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Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Chrome Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing mid-century tortoiseshell Lucite and chrome serving tray. This incredible piece was
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
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Brass, Chrome
H 3.15 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing midcentury tortoiseshell Lucite and brass serving tray. This incredible piece was
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
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Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing midcentury tortoiseshell Lucite and brass serving tray. This incredible piece was
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Yves Saint Laurent Men's Chocolate Brown Matelassé Leather Bomber Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
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. The tortoiseshell effect buttons are subtly engraved on the side with Yves Saint Laurent and the wool
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Red Tortoiseshell & Ivory Cigarette Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
: Guaranteed Real Tortoiseshell and Ivory.
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Real Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the real tortoiseshell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each real tortoiseshell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lucite, metal and plastic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect real tortoiseshell — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A real tortoiseshell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, louis xv and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one real tortoiseshell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christian Dior produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Real Tortoiseshell?
Prices for a real tortoiseshell start at $256 and top out at $72,500 with the average selling for $1,062.
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