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Tortoiseshell Chair

Breathtaking Pair of Tortoiseshell Emperor's Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1975
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tortoiseshell finish
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

High Back Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Loose vintage chair cushions are
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Incredible Pair of Cordovan Tortoiseshell Emperor's Cube Loungers, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood, Cane

Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

High Back Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Brighton Pavilion style. These tall beautifully handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1980s Faux Tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

1940's Restored Rattan Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
tortoiseshell rattan accents, perfect for classic decor. Tortoiseshell rattan furniture or decor items often
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Antique French Empire Napoleonic Ormolu Parcel Gilt Bureau Desk Armchair, 1815
Located in Portland, OR
-gilt cornucopia supports, the leather seat is tanned to resemble tortoiseshell. The chairs having
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Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

1970s Burnt Tortoise Rattan Bronze Palm King Size Poster Bed Frame
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
most spectacular and beautifully-presented chairs. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Antique Spanish Baroque Rosewood Trestle Low Table
Located in Forney, TX
A Spanish Baroque style faux tortoiseshell inlaid rosewood low table (coffee table, chair side
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
tortoiseshell and has a lapis lazuli top. It was commissioned by Frederick II of Prussia (d. 1786) around 1760
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
thicknesses of foam and is combined in a way to create the ultimate comfort chair. This armchair also has a
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2010s Macedonian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
magnificence of ebony and tortoiseshell associated with tin and copper by the softer harmonies of foreign woods
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
of material and finish, are scorched bamboo or tortoiseshell bamboo or tiger bamboo. This particular
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Antique 19th Century American British Colonial End Tables

Materials

Metal

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Radiant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955
By Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Set of Eight Lexington Chinese Chippendale Rattan Dining Armchairs
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of eight vintage rattan dining armchairs by Lexington. The Chinese Chippendale style chairs feature rattan frames with rattan fretwork on the chair backs, arm panels, an...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Large Rattan Palm Tree Floor Light, with Three Bulbs in the Coconuts
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in London, GB
A large rattan palm tree floor light, with bulbs in the three coconuts in the style of Mario Lopez Torres.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Oversized Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Chippendale Style Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality solid carved mahogany Chippendale style wing back bergere armchair. Item features an exaggerated shapely winged back, interior armrests with exposed wood supports, four ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Rattan and Brass Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of rattan wicker and brass table or bedside lamps, nice rattan bamboo shades. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern , Arpex International, Mario Lopez Torres, Galerie Maison & Jardi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rattan and Brass Lamps, Italy
Pair of Rattan and Brass Lamps, Italy
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Back Armchair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sinuous rattan framed armchair featuring a woven honeycomb cane back crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chair has a gracefully curved pole ratta...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

19th Century English Bamboo
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century English bamboo side table! Tables like these make excellent accent pieces because their color and style is so versatile. The dark hues of the burnt b...
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Antique 1880s Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Bamboo
19th Century English Bamboo
H 26 in W 15 in D 15 in
1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Casual luxury from McGuire San Francisco. This vintage organic modern set is designed in the classic tradition using beautiful materials simply and sensitively. The set of four armch...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

19th Century English Bamboo Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century English bamboo side table! Tables like these make excellent accent pieces because their color and style is so versatile. The dark hues of the burnt b...
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Antique 1880s English Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Bamboo Table
19th Century English Bamboo Table
H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Coffee Table/Bench, Bamboo and Cane, 1950's
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a fun and unique Pagoda style coffee table or bench designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Offered as part of Ficks Reed "Far Horizons" line which debuted in 1954 and fea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Italian 1970s Coffe Table in Bamboo and Rattan in the style of Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
A solid and massive vintage coffee table dating back to the late 60s and 70s. Made in Italy but inspired by the Chinese Chippendale style, this Mid Century Modern Coffe Table has a r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bloomingdales Pair of Burnt Bamboo 3 Drawers Cane Rattan Small Dressers Chests
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bloomingdales Pair of Burnt Bamboo Cane 3 Drawers Cane Rattan Small Dressers Chests Night Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo, Cane

Italian Midcentury Side Chair after Gio Ponti with Gold and Ivory Cut Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian midcentury side chair after Gio Ponti with gold yellow and ivory cut velvet, circa 1950s. So many details, where to begin. The bentwood craftsmanship is exquisite. The wooden...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six McGuire Antalya Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six laced leather rawhide and rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The Antalya armchairs (Model #MCLM45) feature...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass details in the style of James Mont. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thes...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Unusual Tortoiseshell Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really fun chair comprised of two tortoiseshells with new fax fur upholstery. Gives new meaning to
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20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Unusual Tortoiseshell Chair
Unusual Tortoiseshell Chair
H 31 in W 22 in D 32 in
Set of Six 1980s Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Rams Head Chairs and Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six 1980s Maitland Smith faux tortoiseshell ram's head chairs and table. All in excellent
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20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Tortoiseshell Comb Seated in a Chair
Located in Litchfield, CT
Unsigned. New England, circa 1830. Oil on canvas, period gilt frame. Measures: 33 ¾” x 29 ¾”. Condition: Excellent, minor imperfections. The elegant looking woman wearing fashion...
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Antique 1830s Folk Art Paintings

2 Maitland-Smith Ivory & Tan Tessellated Fossil w/ Inlaid Brass Band Side Tables
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
tables between a pair of chairs or in front of a sofa or sectional sofa. The tables are price and sold
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
tortoiseshell and lacquered furniture, Franck designed and produced a considerable variety of chairs, tables
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ormolu

Six Tortoiseshell lacquer Chinese Chippendale dining chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Style dining Chairs (2 armchairs) with lacquered coconut shell
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Vintage 1960s Colombian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Six Chinese Chippendale Copper Tortoiseshell Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six Chinese Chippendale carved wood dining arm chairs with caned seats. Finished in copper
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of 11 Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chairs, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
dining chairs, circa 1780 in date. The set compromises two armchairs and nine side chairs. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Napoleon III Style Petite Black Lacquer Tapestry Chair, France ON SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
period is famous for its tortoiseshell and metal marquetry furniture in the style of André-Charles Boulle
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faux Tortoise Leather Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two masculine club chairs having mahogany curved back and arms with decorative fleur di lis style
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Twelve 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Chinese Chippendale style chairs with faux tortoiseshell lacquered and gold-trimmed
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Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

English Regency Brown Leather Gator Embossed Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Pearson
By Pearson Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lounge chair and matching ottoman, faux gator print embossed brown leather upholstery, faux tortoiseshell
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant Set of 8 "Japonisme" Dining Chairs - France, Circa 1890s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual set of Napoleon III era Japonisme-style dining room chairs (six chairs and two carvers
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Dining Room Chairs

Unique Pair of Chinese Chippendale Tortoiseshell Lacquered Carver Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
tortoiseshell carver armchairs A beautiful, desirable and unique pair, the distressed tortoiseshell finish is
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in South Bend, IN
eight dining chairs and sideboard buffet.
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Pair of Louis XVI Mahogany and Cane Armchairs with Tortoiseshell Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of Louis XVI style chairs with tortoise shell leather seats and arm pads. Hand
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Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Leather

Faux Bamboo Desk and Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury faux bamboo and grasscloth desk and matching caned seat chair, all in a tortoiseshell
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20th Century American British Colonial Desks

Faux Bamboo Desk and Chair
Faux Bamboo Desk and Chair
H 41 in W 41 in D 22.5 in
English Children's Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Upholstered Leopard Print Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
English small children’s burnt bamboo (also known as tortoiseshell bamboo) chair. This small chair
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Gold Regency Carlton House Style Desk and Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very classy black lacquer and gold Trim Carlton House desk with matching lacquered chair in the
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Aldo Tura Game Table
Located in Stamford, CT
inlaid chess board. The four legs of lacquer carrying a tortoiseshell square-shaped topadorned with four
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Aldo Tura Game Table
Aldo Tura Game Table
H 29 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Chinoiserie Parsons Style Dining Table Faux Tortoise Shell Oil Drop Finish Glass
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Chinoiserie Parsons style dining table in a faux tortoiseshell oil drop finish
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Modernist Dining Sets, 1960s
Located in London, GB
French modernist dining sets, each comprising a small dining table and four chairs, France, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

French Modernist Dining Sets, 1960s
French Modernist Dining Sets, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Maitland Smith Hollywood Regency Tessellated Stone Veneer U-Shaped Console Sofa
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
accessories such as Chippendale mahogany dining chairs and other finely carved and handcrafted pieces. Use of
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Sideboard c.1900
Located in London, GB
cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing tortoiseshell and brass
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20th Century English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
USED SINCE TO MAKE CHAIRS FOR ROYALTY, PANELS FOR COACHES, JEWELLERY, AND EVEN CHINESE SPEARS AND
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20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Set of Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six Italian faux tortoiseshell dining chairs with decorative gilded center flower and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Six Chinese Chippendale Copper Tortoiseshell Dining Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six Chinese Chippendale carved wood dining armchairs with caned seats. Finished in copper leaf tortoise shell, oil drop glaze. Seats cushions are loose button tufted white sil...
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper

Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual set of four 19th century French Boulle tortoiseshell and brass inlaid side
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This magnificent armchair, or throne chair, is a majestic work of seated furniture, decorated to
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Pewter, Ormolu

Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts
H 49.61 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Tortoise Shell Rattan Desk/Vanity Table and Chair Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome tortoiseshell rattan desk or vanity table and chair set. It is in wonderful vintage
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20th Century Bohemian Desks

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Classical Burnt Tortoise or Scorched Bamboo Collapsable 8 Bottle Wine Rack
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
material such as tables, chairs and case pieces. (A very chic chinoiserie vibe.) Crossed pieces of the
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20th Century East Asian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Bamboo and Cane Tray Table with removable Top Maitland Smith Philippines 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, but these can be easily removed. The color of the bamboo or rattan is an almost red tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Chippendale Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Unusual Tortoiseshell Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Really fun chair comprised of two tortoiseshells with new fax fur upholstery. Gives new meaning to
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20th Century American Chairs

Unusual Tortoiseshell Chair
Unusual Tortoiseshell Chair
H 31 in W 22 in D 32 in
Tortoiseshell Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unusual double toroiseshell slipper chair. Reupholstered in a faux white mink. If the
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American Slipper Chairs

Tortoiseshell Slipper Chair
Tortoiseshell Slipper Chair
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Revolving Esfera Armchair by Ricardo Fasanello
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Ricardo Fasanello, circa 1970's. "Esfera" revolving chair in polyester resin
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20th Century Brazilian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Regency Period Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
, which were then used to manufacture trays, chair backs, and structural panels, usually laid over a wood
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoiseshell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tortoiseshell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tortoiseshell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cane and natural fiber. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoiseshell chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoiseshell chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tortoiseshell chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ficks Reed, John Wisner and Vivai del Sud are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Chair?

Prices for a tortoiseshell chair start at $4,200 and top out at $26,500 with the average selling for $7,125.