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Italian Gaetano Sciolari 1970s Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Atlanta, GA
swirling giving it a faux tortoiseshell appearance. Original vintage tall geometric chromed metal finial
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Makassar Ebony Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
and faux tortoiseshell bakelite handles, internally lacquered in coral, on solid ball feet, Italy
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Handsome mid century Napoleon Bonaparte table lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
original faux tortoiseshell paper lampshade and his original wreath finial. This lamp is American made
Category

Vintage 1950s American Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Wood Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
base inset with faux tortoiseshell, circa 1880s Measures: 30 H x 8.5 W x 6 D.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell 3 Tier Console Table Mid-Century
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Chinoiserie long faux bamboo console table with a faux tortoiseshell high gloss
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small Bamboo Cabinet with Glass Door
Located in New York, NY
A handsome little bamboo cabinet in a faux tortoiseshell finish, with three shelves and a glass
Category

20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hexagonal forms with the broad rims and honeycomb patterned tops in a faux tortoiseshell lacquered
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Grasscloth and Rattan Side or End Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Asian inspired one drawer rattan or wicker nightstands or end tables with a faux tortoiseshell
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

French Tortoise and Transparent Lucite Acrylic Box, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely 1970s French Lucite lidded box. Transparent and faux-tortoiseshell (tortoise) colors paired
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Vintage Quatrefoil Wall Mirror with Brass Inlay, 1970s
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely wall-hanging mirror features a handmade, tessellated faux tortoiseshell frame in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Home Collection Barware Serving Tray Tortoise Lucite and Chrome
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Large rectangular shape with Lucite in faux tortoiseshell pattern and color and chromed metal border
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

French Louis XV Boulle Dome-top Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
veneered in red and gold faux tortoiseshell with brass accessories. Interior is lined in gold silk. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Serving Tray Tortoise Lucite Silver Plate For Christian Dior Home Collection
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s. Large rectangular shape with Lucite in faux tortoiseshell pattern and color and silver plate
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large classical bronze and stone table lamp after Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
stone column and base with bronze details accompanying it. The lamp has been paired with an antique faux
Category

2010s Philippine Georgian Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer
Located in Redding, CT
. This would look great in any Dorothy Draper style living room. Two available. Faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Christian Dior 1970s Tortoise Lucite Magazine Rack Holder
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric shape with polished brass trim gallery and faux tortoiseshell textured pattern Lucite. Great
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1980s Christian Dior Style Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Picture Frame
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
bold and sophisticated aesthetic. The frame is crafted from faux tortoiseshell Lucite, featuring rich
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Lucite Magazine Rack Holder for Christian Dior Home Collection, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Home collection in 1970s. Geometric shape with chromed metal gallery and faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Early 2000 s Christian Dior Tan Cross Hatched Leather Envelope Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
grain hatched leather with circular faux tortoiseshell hardware. Tan suede interior with slit pocket
Category

Early 2000s French Clutches

Sensational Tortoise Shell Lucite Ice Bucket Modern Flair Georges Briard, 1970s
By George Briard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sensational faux tortoiseshell Lucite Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Flair Georges Briard
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Italian Modern Faux Tortoise Shell Blown Glass Bowl and Large Platter, 1960s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern faux tortoiseshell footed blown glass bowl and large charger from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Vintage Parsons Oil Drop Lacquer Extension Dining Table
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
expanding table showcases a lacquered oil drop technique that creates an exquisite faux tortoiseshell finish
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1990s Paco Rabanne Bond Girl Mock Neck Belted Sleeveless Navy Black Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. The dress is made complete with belt loops and a built-in belt. Each belt loop is secured with a faux
Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Mid-Century Modern Folding Tray Table Tortoise Lucite and Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
-up edges and central large chromed metal band inlaid. Thick Lucite with faux tortoiseshell color
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Chrome

Christian Dior Home Collection Barware Serving Tray Tortoise Lucite and Brass
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern and polished gilded brass edges. Measurements: 21.26 in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fase Desk Lamp “The President”
By Fase
Located in Den Haag, NL
-catching faux tortoiseshell with curved wood & brass stem. Has its original diffuser. Inline switch to
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Louis Vuitton collection Cleo Pompeii high heels
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Features an open toe, faux
Category

20th Century Italian Shoes

French Deco Style Eggshell Lacquer Ginger Jar
By Jean Dunand
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
while the bottom of the jar has a faux tortoiseshell lacquer look to it.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Jars

Materials

Eggshell, Earthenware, Lacquer

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Freestanding Four Legged Demilune Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
legged demilune console. The console is raised by four 'S' scrolled legs with a fantastic faux
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

Christian Dior Home Collection 1970s Tortoise Lucite Magazine Rack Holder
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
the 1970s. Geometric shape with polished brass trim gallery and accents and faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chinoiserie Japanned Faux Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Drink Tray Table with Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
foldable and easy to fold away if needed. Both of the trays are removable and have a burnt bamboo or faux
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Pair of Miniature Portrait Paintings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of Frances and Gary Comer. Minor losses to faux-tortoiseshell veneer.
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings

Materials

Metal

Model of Visakhapatnam Lighthouse
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare late 19th century Indian bone and faux tortoiseshell model of the Visakhapatnam lighthouse
Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Early 20th Century Italian Mandolin with Original Case
Located in Dallas, TX
original strings. The plate on the front has a lovely floral inlay of boxwood on faux tortoiseshell and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

Materials

Abalone, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Spruce

Folding Side Tray Table Tortoise Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
with raised edges in Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern. Chromed metal folding X-stand
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Boulle Clock On Stand Louis XVI Gilt Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- has an impressive size Features classic trademark Boulle inlay - ebony, brass and faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
action with faux tortoiseshell barrels and a superb 18ct gold-plated and black enamel finish throughout
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-20th Century Monumental Cast Resin Swan Side Tables or Sculptures
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
and expressive beaks, topped with squared faux tortoiseshell surfaces with a deep, all-over craquelure
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut
Category

Late 20th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Christian Dior Home Lucite Plexiglass and Silver Plate Folding Tray Side Table
By Mercier Freres, Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a large-scale rectangular butler tray in Lucite or Plexiglass with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Baker Faux Bamboo Tortoiseshell Brass Oval Coffee Table 45"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture faux bamboo tortoise shell finish coffee or cocktail table featuring an
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass

Midcentury Faux Bamboo and Tortoiseshell Seven-Drawer Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tall, stately seven-drawer chest with a faux bamboo frame painted with a tortoiseshell technique
Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Faux Red Tortoiseshell Ceramic Italian Lamp, 1980 s
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 1980's Deco style Italian table lamp, in ceramic with a beautiful crimson tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Style Tortoiseshell Jaguar Motif Coffee Table by William Skilling
By William Skilling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency style Faux painted tortoiseshell & Jaguar Motif coffee table by William Skilling, Unsigned
Category

20th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Cocktail Table, 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1970s Base in faux bamboo with tortoiseshell finish. Tabletop in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Three-Drawer Faux Bamboo Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
warm. The case is covered with grass cloth and the frame is hand painted tortoiseshell faux bamboo. The
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Night Stands

French Celluloid Choker Necklace Faux Tortoise Rigid Articulated Band with Paste
Located in Atlanta, GA
faux-tortoise (tortoiseshell) color with a geometric articulated design and is embellished with crystal
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Miriam Haskell Baroque Pearl Headband
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Miriam Haskell headband, studded with signature baroque faux tablet pearls on a
Category

Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Bone Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
blonde tortoiseshell and faux ivory banding and carved frieze panels on all sides, including the domed
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
sandalwood but completely covered in the most gorgeous speckled faux blonde tortoiseshell and bone/faux ivory
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Bone Picture Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
in gorgeous faux blonde tortoiseshell and bone or faux ivory fretwork and frieze panels. Edged and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Picture Frames

Materials

Bone, Shell

Late 19th century Flemish Baroque faux Red Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in Larkspur, CA
late 19th century Flemish Baroque faux Red tortoiseshell and ebonized mirror Hand Carved with
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

3rd Quarter Century Faux Green Tortoisehell Table
Located in Larkspur, CA
Hand carved European 3rd quarter century faux green tortoiseshell occasional table. The top with a
Category

20th Century End Tables

Maitland-Smith, Partners Desk, Faux Tortoiseshell Inlay, US, circa 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
A Maitland-Smith veneered Neoclassical-inspired writing table. Possesses three drawers with brass pulls. Bearing original plaque.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Faux Tortoiseshell Small Early 20th Century Layered Folding Jewelry Box w/Clasp
Located in Larkspur, CA
This is a multi layered folding faux tortoise jewelry box with vertical clasps. It’s originally
Category

Early 20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Lucite tray table/butlers tray in faux tortoiseshell on a simple brass folding X-stand. Free
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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.