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Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table

Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table

Located in Paris, FR

Faux tortoiseshell dining table with hexagonal top. Chrome frame.

Category

20th Century European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

A carved wood and faux tortoiseshell eight sided mirror with ripple frame and brass accents. Italy

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Finished Mirror
Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Finished Mirror

Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Finished Mirror

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Faux tortoiseshell framed mirror with black painted molding around the sight and outer trim.

Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Box
Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Box

Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A wonderful 1950s Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite box with detachable compartments. A great addition to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings
Elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings

Elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Elegant elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings with clip back adjustable fittings from the 1990

Category

1990s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

A 19th Century Red Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
A 19th Century Red Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

A 19th Century Red Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

Located in London, GB

Dutch, circa 1880 A late 19th century red faux tortoiseshell mirror, the rectangular frame with

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Victorian hair comb features a faux tortoiseshell body paired with a 14k gold border. The top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Handsome vintage faux tortoiseshell classical side table
Handsome vintage faux tortoiseshell classical side table

Handsome vintage faux tortoiseshell classical side table

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage Regency style faux tortoiseshell side table. The side table has a faux bamboo

Category

1990s American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Inlaid & Brass Console Table
Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Inlaid & Brass Console Table

Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Inlaid & Brass Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Modern Faux Tortoiseshell Inlaid and Brass Console Table  Circa 1980s A striking modern faux

Category

20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Henredon Faux Tortoiseshell Cabinet
1970s Henredon Faux Tortoiseshell Cabinet

1970s Henredon Faux Tortoiseshell Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in North Canton, OH

Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell case from Henredon. Beautiful piece with minimal signs of use

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century
A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century

A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century Description: The bevelled glass

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp

Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Regency style faux tortoiseshell chest of drawers after Maitland Smith
Regency style faux tortoiseshell chest of drawers after Maitland Smith

Regency style faux tortoiseshell chest of drawers after Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a handsome Regency and Inspired faux tortoiseshell chest of drawers. This chest of drawers

Category

1990s Philippine Regency Dressers

Materials

Wood

Faux Tortoiseshell and Ebony Dutch Baroque Style Mirror
Faux Tortoiseshell and Ebony Dutch Baroque Style Mirror

Faux Tortoiseshell and Ebony Dutch Baroque Style Mirror

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic faux tortoiseshell veneered floor mirror made in the Flemish or Dutch Baroque style

Category

20th Century American Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design

George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca

Category

Antique 1760s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Midcentury English Oval Faux Tortoiseshell Portable Mirror, 1950s
Midcentury English Oval Faux Tortoiseshell Portable Mirror, 1950s

Midcentury English Oval Faux Tortoiseshell Portable Mirror, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury oval faux tortoiseshell portable mirror. This item was produced in England

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

1980s Faux Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses by Karl Lagerfeld
1980s Faux Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses by Karl Lagerfeld

1980s Faux Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses by Karl Lagerfeld

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Aci Castello, IT

a golden era of design. The oversized frames are crafted from a unique faux tortoiseshell acetate

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Sunglasses

Faux Tortoiseshell and Rosewood Etageres' from John Widdicomb, circa 1970
Faux Tortoiseshell and Rosewood Etageres' from John Widdicomb, circa 1970

Faux Tortoiseshell and Rosewood Etageres' from John Widdicomb, circa 1970

By John Widdicomb

Located in North Canton, OH

Extraordinary find. 4 Faux Tortoiseshell hand painted Etegeres' with Rosewood Backs and Plate Glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table with 2 Leaves. Item

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Ashtray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Ashtray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Ashtray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Dior Home, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful squared ashtray in faux tortoiseshell lucite in the style of Christian Dior

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Custom hand painted cocktail table in faux tortoiseshell finish
Custom hand painted cocktail table in faux tortoiseshell finish

Custom hand painted cocktail table in faux tortoiseshell finish

Located in Richmond, VA

shown here is in our faux tortoiseshell. Standard size(shown) of 40x40x20” high can be finished in 4-6

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

1980s Faux TortoiseShell and Brass Oversized Sunglasses by Valentino
1980s Faux TortoiseShell and Brass Oversized Sunglasses by Valentino

1980s Faux TortoiseShell and Brass Oversized Sunglasses by Valentino

By Valentino

Located in Aci Castello, IT

opulent and glamorous style. These oversized frames combine sophisticated faux tortoiseshell with striking

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sunglasses

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970

By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing serving tray in faux tortoiseshell and brass with handles in the style of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing large serving tray in faux tortoiseshell and brass with handles in the style of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650
Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650

Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650

Located in Kinderhook, NY

ebonized and faux tortoiseshell painted frame having geometric design with beveled reentrant corners and

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood, Paint

Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass details by Team Guzzini

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Faux Tortoiseshell Wood Pedestal w Louis Vuitton Fabric
Tall Faux Tortoiseshell Wood Pedestal w Louis Vuitton Fabric

Tall Faux Tortoiseshell Wood Pedestal w Louis Vuitton Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Bring a touch of classical design into your home with this impressive tall square faux

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Arched Table Clock, Early 1900's France. Charming Small Table Clock

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo
Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo

Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo

By Bulgari

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous pair of Bvlgari oversized wrap around style sunglasses. Brown tinted lenses with faux

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sunglasses

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

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

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the style of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite attributed to Team Guzzini. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship

18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship

Located in Richmond, VA

Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

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, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite and brass in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970

By Team Guzzini, Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in faux tortoiseshell and brass in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Acrylic Magazine Box with Brass Handle in Faux Tortoiseshell Style
1970s Acrylic Magazine Box with Brass Handle in Faux Tortoiseshell Style

1970s Acrylic Magazine Box with Brass Handle in Faux Tortoiseshell Style

Located in Hamburg, DE

. During the 1970s, the use of faux tortoiseshell became popular as a sophisticated and ethical alternative

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Wall Mirror, Faux Tortoiseshell Frame, Giltwood
19th Century English Wall Mirror, Faux Tortoiseshell Frame, Giltwood

19th Century English Wall Mirror, Faux Tortoiseshell Frame, Giltwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined 19th century French mirror featuring a richly patinated faux tortoiseshell frame

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Mirror

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

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

By Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini, Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 19th Century Italian Ebonised and Faux tortoiseshell mirror
Large 19th Century Italian Ebonised and Faux tortoiseshell mirror

Large 19th Century Italian Ebonised and Faux tortoiseshell mirror

Located in Malton, GB

created these. This example is fabulous with great attention to detail in the faux tortoiseshell

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

1940s Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite and Brass Italian Evening Bag
1940s Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite and Brass Italian Evening Bag

1940s Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite and Brass Italian Evening Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

-gloss Bakelite in a beautiful faux tortoiseshell finish. The marbled, swirling patterns of rich amber

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

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

beautifully marbled faux tortoiseshell inserts, rendered in a rich amber hue with swirling patterns of caramel

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

Category

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

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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

Italy in the 1970 circa. The tray has a rectangular shape made in faux tortoiseshell methacrylate

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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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.