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1970s Clear and Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Vanity Box in the manner Of Dior Home
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
vibrant faux tortoiseshell material, giving it a rich, warm, mottled brown and amber appearance that
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Ratan and Bamboo Console Table and Matching Mirror - Se
Located in Hartville, OH
Rare Faux Tortoiseshell painted Ratan and Bamboo Console Table with matching mirrors and custom
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Italian Octagonal Tray and Coasters
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
exemplifies the era’s "Hollywood Regency" glamour and modernist design ethos. Crafted from high-quality faux
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

French Louis-Philippe Mirror with Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Frame, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
grained surface in a richly mottled yellow ochre with faux tortoiseshell striations. This understated
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
yourself in the luxurious aesthetic of faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite, creating a mesmerizing visual
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Magazine Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
holder for an over-the-top Fash Mag Slag. Molded faux tortoise shell acrylic trough with open ends
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-century John Widdicomb faux tortoiseshell brass console
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage elegant console by John Widdicomb . This console has a rich faux
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Lacquered Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a faux-bamboo motif and finished with a gold-swirling, tortoise lacquer, this piece is sure to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely constructed cigar case is executed in a richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, carefully
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shell

Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia Side Table
By Henkel Harris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a rare and fine, Lacquered Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Side Table by Henkel-Harris, 20th c
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Faux tortoise shell tray, attributed to Christian Dior. It was made in France in the 1970's. Fire
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lucite

1980s Modernist Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
By Guzzini, Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
eye for modernist principles and luxury. The tray's fake tortoiseshell Lucite construction lend an air
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

A large French ripple carved and faux tortoiseshell cushion mirror.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modern ebonized mirror is reflective of the 19th century Flemish style cushion mirrors. The ripple carving gives additional movement and depth to the frame. A wonderful addition...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Elegant Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Lacquer Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
the look of tortoiseshell. In its reduced form, the piece may also serve as a stunning writing desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Faux Tortoiseshell and Parcel-ebonized Mirror in the Flemish Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
 to replicate the rich, amber-like tones and distinctive radiating patterns of genuine tortoiseshell
Category

Late 20th Century American Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular decorative box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior Home
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large octagonal serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Vintage Serving Square Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Brass, 70s
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
faux tortoise lucite panel enclosed in a solid brass frame with removable handles. The design and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A delicate edging of brass and an ...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of iridescent mother-of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its architectural clarity
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey and dark espresso
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacc...

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Centerpiece Plate in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece plate in faux tortoiseshell Lucite and brass interior, Italy, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Rattan Tortoiseshell Server Buffet Bar Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Rattan Faux Tortoiseshell Server Buffet Bar Cabinet w/ Two Drawers
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Buffets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury pair of wonderful octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell lucite and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Vintage Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Italian Fashion Belt
Located in Aci Castello, IT
features a series of interconnected links made from two distinct materials faux tortoiseshell lucite and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Belts

Large Neoclassical Coffee Table in Faux Turtoise Shell attrib. to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant rectangular coffee table attributed to Maison Jansen. Faux tortoiseshell and faux ivory top
Category

Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect lucite in the style of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
brass and faux tortoiseshell Lucite, resulting in a chic, decorative pair that embodies the era’s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Picture Frame in Faux Tortoise Lucite, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Art Deco style photo/picture frame in lucite faux tortoiseshell lucite with an S curved design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vase in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared vase in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite and brass polished in the style
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite in the style of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Bowl Centerpiece in Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful appetizer / centerpiece bowl in faux tortoiseshell lucite composed of 9 pieces
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
are collectable and timeless. This pair from the 1990s feature brown faux tortoiseshell acetate frames
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Faux Tortoise Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoiseshell. One red and the other blue
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shoehorn from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A nickeled brass shoehorn with a faux-tortoiseshell handle
Category

Vintage 1910s American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Faux Tortoise Lucite Round Bowl with Brass Edge from France (Diameter 11)
Located in Austin, TX
- of acrylic resin Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise) pattern and elegant brass trim
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated Italian chess set from the 1970s, crafted in rich tortoiseshell-pattern Lucite with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Lucite

Custom Dry Bar Cabinet in Tortoiseshell Lacquer With Greek Key Motif Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A unique custom made lighted dry bar or media cabinet, ca. late 1970s, in faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Large Pair of 18th Century Continental Battle Scene Engravings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Pair of 18th Century Continental Battle Scene Engravings in Faux Tortoiseshell Frames
Category

Antique 18th Century European Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper

Dior Midcentury Magazine Rack in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, France 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
the 1970s in Faux Tortoiseshell and Chrome Steel Elegant and refined, this Italian magazine rack from
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Set in Travelling Case
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
piece of the early XX century history of England It’s performed in Faux Tortoiseshell & 925 Sterling
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Kittinger Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Buffalo, New York. The tray style top has the original faux tortoiseshell lacquered finish and is attached
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973
By Filippo Perego
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Filippo Perego centre chest of drawers in faux tortoiseshell and brass. Reference: Casa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, a charming faux tortoiseshell box marked cigarettes on the lid. A very versatile
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Still Life Oil on Board Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Flemish style, 17th century oil on board still life paintings. In faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hollywood regency bamboo tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency bamboo and faux tortoiseshell tray Italy 1970s H 5,5 cm 52 × 40 cm Conditions
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bamboo, Plastic

Mid-century modern lucite and brass jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Modernist lucite and brass box Italy 1970s brass, faux tortoiseshell lucite H 10 × 12 × 20 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hollywood regency round tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency round tray Italy 1970s faux tortoiseshell plastic, brass H 7 cm 45 × 45 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency 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.