At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell veneer for your home. Frequently made of
bone,
tortoise shell and
wood, every tortoiseshell veneer was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoiseshell veneer — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoiseshell veneer is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Baroque,
Louis XV and
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one tortoiseshell veneer that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Maitland Smith and
Girard Limoges Clocks produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a tortoiseshell veneer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,500.