Turtle Stones
Victorian Septarian Nodule Marble and Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
Septarian Nodule marble top. Known as ‘turtle stone’ because of its turtle shell-like colours and patterns
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage French Outdoor Weathered Stone Turtle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an outside front door or a backyard with this elegant "Tortue" (French for turtle
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Reconstituted stone Tortoise/Turtle
Located in Pasadena, TX
This garden statue is made of reconstituted stone. It has detailed carving on it's shell and a nice
Category
20th Century American Statues
Materials
Cement
Vintage Cast Stone Turtle/Tortoise Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Solid cast stone. Has hole for drainage.
See images for condition.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Cast Stone Life Size Model of a Sea Turtle/Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Cast Stone Life Size Model of a Sea Turtle Fountain
USA, Circa 1950s
A well cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Fountains
Materials
Cast Stone
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 23 in D 28 in
Vintage Reconstituted Stone Turtle Garden Ornament, England mid 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
the form of a captivating turtle complete with flippers. Its meticulous craftsmanship is evident in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
$780
H 3 in W 14 in D 19.5 in
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota
This exceptional mounted turtle fossil originates from the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical mid century trinket box crafted in composition in a turtle form having a polished stone
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Ceramic Waters Edge Garden Bird Bath with Hand Carved Turtle /Catch All/Ash Tray
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-489 ceramic waters edge birdbath with hand carved stone turtle, can be used as cigar ashtray.
Category
Vintage 1970s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
$350 Sale Price
48% Off
H 3 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair of 19th Century English Turtle-Form Ormolu Mnt. Blue John Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and quite fine pair of 19th century Louis XVI style English turtle-form Ormolu Mounted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Obelisks
Materials
Stone, Bronze
$25,500 / set
H 18 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
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American Indian Figural Snapping Turtle Stone Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved stone pipe has the bowl on the top of the turtles shell with another hole bored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Native American Objects
Regency Mahogany End Table with Inlaid Turtle Stone Top
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency carved mahogany end table with a circular turtle stone inset top supported by a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Turtle Stone and Royal Sarracolin Marble Parcel Gilt Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Regency-style table features an awe-inspiring specimen of turtle stone, an English marble formed from
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Regency Turtle Stone Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century rosewood occasional table with inset turtlestone marble top.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Gueridon
Rare 19th Century William IV Turtle Stone Marble Top Specimen Table
Located in Benington, Herts
A delightful and rare 19th century William IV period Septarian Nodule / turtle stone English marble
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Tables
Materials
Marble
A fine mid 19th century mahogany occasional table
Located in London, GB
A fine mid 19th century mahogany occasional table, the top inset with a large fragment of turtle
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Gueridon
Ancient Concretion Geological Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
which includes sandstone, shale, siltstone, ironstone and limestone. These are often called turtle
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Specimen Table with Italian Giltwood Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
monumentally-sized specimen of turtle stone, an English marble formed from fossilized spheres that developed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Reconstituted Stone Tortoise or Turtle Garden Ornament
Located in South Salem, NY
A mid 20th century vintage cast stone garden ornament in the shape of a tortoise or turtle with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Set of Seven Cast Iron Turtle Stepping Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of seven Anglo Indian garden stepping stones in the form of turtles with an aged patina. Priced
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Flooring
Materials
Iron
Vintage Reconstituted Stone Tortoise or Turtle Garden Ornament
Located in South Salem, NY
the form of a captivating tortoise or turtle. Its meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the intricate
Category
Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mounted Fossilized Turtle
Located in New York, NY
Petrified, fossilized land turtle or tortoise stylemys nebrascensis from the USA. Mounted on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mounted Fossilized Turtle
Located in New York, NY
Petrified, fossilized land turtle or tortoise stylemys nebrascensis from the USA. Mounted on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
English Regency Fossil and Burl Elm Pedestal Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
specimen of Turtle stone, an English marble formed from fossilized spheres, known as Septarian nodules
Category
Antique 17th Century English Regency Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Smiling Turtle
Located in South Salem, NY
Small mid-20th century stone tortoise or turtle. Original cast shows detailed shell with iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century British Country Statues
Materials
Concrete
Silver Plate over Brass Turtle Sculpture with a Quartz Crystal Stone Shell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
As a symbol of persistence, this silver plate on brass turtle is carrying a heavy load of quartz
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Louis XV Style Onyx Stone Turtle Top Centre Lamp Parlor Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Louis XV style onyx stone turtle top table. Item features stunning shaped onyx
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Onyx
Antique Stone Turtle Kame Intricately Carved Rare to Find 19thc. FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire a rare Japanese hand-carved stone turtle "minogame", and dating to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
50 Million Year Old Eocene Fossil Giant Turtle Specimen in Stone, from Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Giant green river turtle
Axestemys byssinus
Age: Early Eocene (50 million years)
Location: Green
Category
2010s American Decorative Art
Materials
Limestone
H 73 in W 55 in D 3.13 in
50 Million Year Old Eocene Era Rare Fossil Turtle Mural in Stone, from Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
This Baena arenosa, an extinct ancient turtle, is a highlight of Green River Stone Company's
Category
2010s American Decorative Art
Materials
Limestone
H 35.75 in W 33 in D 1.5 in
Side Tables "Turtle" by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes
Located in Paris, FR
For its third collection, Galerie Negropontes presents Shifting Reflections, some ten furniture designs by Hervé Langlais. Playing an optical illusions, perception and gaze, the desi...
Category
2010s French Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Side Tables "Turtle" by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes
Located in Paris, FR
For its third collection, Galerie Negropontes presents shifting reflections, some ten furniture designs by Hervé Langlais. Playing an optical illusions, perception and gaze, the desi...
Category
2010s French Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Impressive Oligocene Turtle Fossil on Modern Stand from South Dakota
Located in New York, NY
This large mounted turtle fossil hails from the Oligocene period, a geological epoch that spanned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Turtle Fossil Stylemys Species from the Oligocene Era, Discovered in Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Petrified, fossilized land turtle or tortoise stylemys nebrascensis, is from the Badlands National
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Turtle Fossil Stylemys Species from the Oligocene Era, Discovered in Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Petrified, fossilized land turtle or tortoise stylemys nebrascensis, is from the Badlands National
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 10.25 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Turtle Fossil Stylemys Species from the Oligocene Era and Discovered in Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Petrified, fossilized land turtle or tortoise Stylemys nebrascensis, is from the Badlands National
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 11.75 in W 7 in D 5 in
Bronze and Cast Resin Turtle Form Box by J. Antony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and unusual cast resin turtle from box by Antony Redmile. The turtle's head, tail
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Japan Antique Unique 19th Century Natural Burl Wood Turtle
Located in South Burlington, VT
nihon ishigame, Japanese stone turtle.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes
Located in Astoria, NY
Group lot of five Zuni Native American hand-carved stone pieces comprising one Heishi necklace with
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone
CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
Located in Stamford, CT
form of tall tablets mounted on turtles, large double-horned stone chimeras were paired with single
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues
Materials
Marble
Prehistoric Turtle Stone Concretion Fossil
Located in Rochester, NY
A many millions of years old large & heavy concretion fossil often called a turtle stone from
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Collectibles and C...
Materials
Stone
Ancient Concretion, Turtle Stones, Natural History Mounted Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
(often referred to as turtle stones) individually set on custom steel stands by John Grieco - Lasting Art
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Steel
Pair of Carved Stone Turtle Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury pair of hand carved stone turtle sculptures with varying size. Decorated with geometric
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
English Garden Stone Turtle or Tortoise Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden statuary turtle or tortoise of composition stone.
Perfect for a garden room
Category
20th Century English Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
Cast Stone Turtle or Tortoise
Located in South Salem, NY
Vintage cast stone tortoise or turtle with remnants of green paint. Desirable patina and moss. Wear
Category
Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Large Hand-Cast Stone Box Turtle Garden Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This American large-sized box turtle, from the early to mid-20th century, longs to find his way
Category
20th Century American Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
Japanese Antique Stone Turtle Kame Intricately Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire a hard to find antique Japanese hand-carved stone turtle "kame", and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Midcentury Brass Turtle Sculpture with a Quartz Crystal Stone Shell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
As a symbol of persistence, this silver plate on brass turtle is carrying a heavy load of quartz
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Turtle Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a sterling silver turtle brooch with marcasites and amethyst-type stones. It has a locking
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
This is a stone called "turtle
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 13.39 in W 10.04 in D 7.29 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
This is a stone called "turtle shell stone".
It
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Iradj Moini Turtle Pin Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Rubies and Crystals
By Iradj Moini
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning statement piece incorporating of carefully carved amethyst, blue topaz, rubies (eyes) and crystals and gold toned base metal, circa 1980. Signed on back. Size: 3.00" H x 2.2...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
Coffee Table in the Form of a Turtle by Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
composite painted turtle, the central circular plaque inlaid with hardstone cabochons signed Redmile, London
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Giant Japanese Stone Toad Frog 80 Years Old from Shiga Garden
Located in South Burlington, VT
A delightful opportunity to acquire a rare and Giant Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japan Large Antique Unique 19th Century Natural Burl Wood Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
name is nihon ishigame, Japanese stone turtle.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Stone Turtle Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful piece, a pipe in the form of a turtle.
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Turtle Stepping Stones
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of wonderful cast iron stepping stones in sea turtle motifs. Worn and weathered nicely.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
vintage hand carved stone birdbath with turtle motif
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A wonderfull little hand carved stone [ not cast stone ]birdbath with aa almost abstract raised
Category
Vintage 1960s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
The Turtle
Located in Hudson, NY
large carved sandstone garden turtle
weathered surface with traces of moss
Category
Vintage 1950s Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Cast Stone Turtle Form Garden Planters
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming pair of cast stone garden planters in the form of turtles dating from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres
19th-20th Century Middle Eastern Gilt Metal Turtle with Coral & Turquoise
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century Middle Eastern gilt metal turtle with coral & turquoise.
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Coral, Metal
H 0.75 in W 1.75 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Large Marble Specimen Spheres on Stands
Located in Summerland, CA
finish. It stands on carved stone turtle.
Each sphere is 9" in diameter.
Stand is 6.5 W X 4 H X
Category
Vintage 1950s Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
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Category
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Materials
Foam
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Vintage French Outdoor Weathered Carved Stone Toad Fountain Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an outside front door or a backyard with this large "Crapaud" (French for toad). Crafted in southern France and made of stone, the heavy frog is set on a flat and stable bas...
Category
2010s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase With Lower Glass Doors, Romania circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Large vintage display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving above and six sliding glass doors below. White washed painted finish.
Shelf depth of upper/open section:
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Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
$9,450
H 94.25 in W 112.5 in D 20.25 in
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Pair of Beautiful Carved Sculpture Lapis and Jade
Located in Milan, Italy
Pair of beautiful carved sculptures in Lapis and green Jade produced in China. Italian private collection.
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst
Hollywood Regency Glamorous Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Every element of these Emerald Green Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs screams decades of glamour and fabulous affairs. Sitting on these Hollywood Regency chairs feels Reg...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
$12,400 / set
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Large French baker's bread cart, provenance from a boulangerie in the southwest of France. Wonderfully distressed and full of character, this basket was used to carry the freshly ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
$834 Sale Price
29% Off
H 27.17 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023
Solid walnut, natural finish
Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H
Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5"
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Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue glass details. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height: 16″
Diameter: 16″
Category
Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Large Chess Set Gemstone Lapis Serpentine 15.5"
Located in Somis, CA
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Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble, Serpentine
1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet, guarded by a golden-brass lock. A refreshing space maker and a stylish storage. Adorne...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920
Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet with adjustable shelves
sku 1838
W270 x D38 x H227 cm
(separates into two sections)
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Shelf internal depth ...
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Hand Carved Natural Quartz Stone Sculptural Sink
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stone Sinks
Materials
Quartz
19th Century Manner Hardwood Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A hardwood 19th century Victorian manner fireplace surround. A moulded top shelf sits above a well carved frieze of repeating Rossetti, further carved jambs with fluting, an egg and ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Teak
French Country White Painted Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet, bookcase or vitrine in two sections.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$6,800
H 90.5 in W 88.25 in D 18 in
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Turtle Stones For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of turtle stones available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and wood, all turtle stones available were constructed with great care. We have 19 antique and vintage turtle stones in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of turtle stones available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Turtle stones made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Turtle stones have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hervé Langlais, Maitland Smith and Iradj Moini are consistently popular.
How Much are Turtle Stones?
Prices for turtle stones start at $575 and top out at $360,000 with the average selling for $2,225.