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Mid-Century Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Tray Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
a solid cross brace faux bamboo stand hand painted to give a faux tortoiseshell finish. Made by
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tray Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Sideboard
By Mario Buatta, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
By Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb, USA, circa 1970s Faux tortoiseshell finish, with Asian
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco English Mantle Clock Faux Tortoise Shell, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive, compact desk clock from the early 1930s utilising early faux tortoiseshell Lucite
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Grosfeld House Side Table
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
A Grosfeld House side table with metallic faux tortoiseshell finish and carved trompe l'oeil swags.
Category

Vintage 1940s Gueridon

Pair of Flemish Ebonized Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Flemish ebonized mirrors. Ebonized wood with carved details and faux tortoiseshell
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1920s Mantilla Tortoiseshell Hair Comb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A very beautiful Spanish mantilla style hair comb in faux tortoiseshell effect, made of celluoid
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Berets

Chanel camel brown quilted leather VINTAGE TORTOISESHELL STRAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel quilted shoulder bag camel leather with faux tortoiseshell handles. Closes with a zipper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Faux Tortoise Shell and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
trim and hardware and faux tortoiseshell finish. Measures: 39" W x 16" D x 35.75" H. Very good
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Enrique Garcel Faux Tortoise Shell Tessellated Horn Ming Style Coffee Table
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century Enrique Garcel faux tortoiseshell tessellated horn Ming style coffee table. Item
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Tortoiseshell Lucite Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage acrylic storage piece in faux tortoiseshell that captures all of the glamor of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Lucite

Three Panel Tortoise Finished Floor Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-panel folding mirror with a taseful faux-tortoiseshell finish. Middle panel measures 24
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

A 19th Century Italian Neo Classical Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian Neo-Classical mirror, carved and water gilded on a faux tortoiseshell background with
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Monumental Eight - Panels Mirrored Screen.
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive, 8 paneled mirrored screen. Reversed painted faux tortoiseshell and eglomise mirror.
Category

20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Maison Baguès Style Pair of Brass Side Tables
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A pair of gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell tops side tables, on toupie feet and topped with acorn
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Stunning Console/Desk in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual and beautiful console/desk in the style of Karl Springer. Faux tortoiseshell over wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Overscale Late 19th Century Italian Painted Mirror
Located in London, GB
decorated with faux tortoiseshell decoration, and gilded arabesques to the inner margin.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

17th Century Style Dutch Mirror
Located in London, GB
17th century style Dutch mirror, the silvered repousse metalwork and faux tortoiseshell ripple
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Wall Mirrors

Oval Glass and Brass Rim Cocktail Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stylized bamboo base with a faux tortoiseshell lacquered oil drop finish. Brass edged glass top is
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Deco Style Hollywood Regency Henredon Pair Campaign Cabinets, 1980s
By Henredon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous pair of faux tortoiseshell Campaign cabinets, by Henredon
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Octagon Silver Plate Barware or Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English octagon faux tortoiseshell interior with silver plate frame barware or serving footed tray
Category

Vintage 1930s English Barware

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mid-Century Modern Clear and Tortoise Lucite Decorative Box, circa 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Mid-Century Modernist Lucite lidded box. Crystal clear and faux tortoiseshell color
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Four Piece Boxed Chrome and Bakelite Bar Tool Set from Barmates by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
, bottle/can opener, stirrer spoon and ice tongs with red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Alessandro for Baker Coffee Table
By Alessandro
Located in Savannah, GA
A striking octagonal coffee table with an abstract orange and black faux tortoiseshell lacquered
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Burnt Bamboo and Grass Cloth British Colonial Style Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
drawers for plenty of storage, a faux tortoiseshell finish and inset brass campaign hardware with a down
Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Dressers

Pair of 1970s Travertine and Chrome Lamps in the Style of Maison Barbier
By Maison Barbier
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s lamps with faux tortoiseshell sphere mounted on chrome support on a solid square
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Gilt Metal Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boulle Pier Cabinet, late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Tortoise Shell and Brass Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
Mastercraft Furniture USA, circa 1970s Asian-inspired solid brass legs, with brass hardware and faux
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Portrait Medallions of Caesars, Grand Tour Tradition
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of silhouettes of Caesars in faux tortoiseshell frames.From 'The David Easton Collection
Category

20th Century British Classical Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Henredon Lacquered Faux Tortoise Shell Patinated Brass Nightstands, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Henredon fine furniture lacquered faux tortoise nightstands with solid brass trim, 1975. Features
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Parsons Style Dining Table Faux Tortoise Shell Oil Drop Finish Glass
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Chinoiserie Parsons style dining table in a faux tortoiseshell oil drop finish
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 1970 s Tortoise Lacquer Brass Credenza in Three Sections
Located in Hanover, MA
Sumptuous three chest console clad in faux tortoiseshell with brass pulls and accents from France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Credenzas

Boulle Clock Longcase Grandfather French Inlay Westminster Chimes
Located in Potters Bar, GB
faux tortoiseshell and brass inlay in the classic Boulle manner Glass viewing panel set in door All
Category

Vintage 1980s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Other

Set of Twelve 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of twelve Chinese Chippendale style chairs with faux tortoiseshell lacquered and gold-trimmed
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Outstanding Pair of Custom Faux-Tortoise Shell Ceramic Lamps with Lucite Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of custom-made faux-tortoiseshell lamps. Exacting ceramic form with beautiful
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Parsons Style Burl Laminate Console Sofa Table
Located in Houston, TX
laminate add glamourous style yet easy care to your decor. Could also be considered faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table
By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer
Located in Redding, CT
the focal point of any Hollywood Regency style decor. Faux tortoiseshell floral medallion top is rich
Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome and Bakelite Cocktail Shaker Caddy Set w/Tong Opener
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Glo-Hill chrome and Bakelite cocktail shaker caddy set - chrome with mottled brown faux
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Ice Bucket
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
exceptional quality, the body of the bucket boasts a stunning faux tortoiseshell Lucite, exhibiting rich, warm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Christian Dior who used lucite with a faux tortoiseshell effect for many of his home collections, the tray
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

George Jones Majolica Compote, Mottled Center, Green Leaves on Turquoise, 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
with faux-tortoiseshell mottling, with raised cartouche mark and 'GJ' monogram below 'STOKE-ON-TRENT
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

English Regency Brown Leather Gator Embossed Lounge Chair Ottoman by Pearson
By Pearson Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lounge chair and matching ottoman, faux gator print embossed brown leather upholstery, faux tortoiseshell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
tortoiseshell to imitate ebony but with more patina. The exterior is then banded with faux ivory bands and
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Boulle Cabinet French Marquetry Inlay Credenza
Located in Potters Bar, GB
the ebony and faux tortoiseshell Such a classic look, Charles Andre Boulle was the furniture maker of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
Table Set comprises four pieces in a fitted, textured green leather box. The faux tortoiseshell comb has
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Boulle Display Cabinet Bijouterie Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with brass, ebony and faux tortoiseshell Great look to this piece we bought from a dealer on Marche
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Art Deco Ice Bucket and Server, circa 1930
Located in Bath, GB
origin and Art Deco in era, made from silver plate the handles are furnished with composite faux
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Butlers Tray Victorian Platter Sheffield
Located in Potters Bar, GB
segmented faux tortoiseshell finish Will ship to anywhere in the world - please email for shipping quote
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint

Travail Français, an Art Deco Cerused Oak Cabinet with Bronze Ornamentation
Located in London, GB
ornamentation with inlaid faux tortoiseshell. Almost certainly a commissioned unique piece of the period. The
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Majolica Strawberry Pattern Footed Comports, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with corresponding mold work and glazing. The undersides are glazed with the faux tortoiseshell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

CHLOE 100% wool cream grid intarsia button front cropped cardigan sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
. Cream. Intarsia knit pattern. Ribbed round neckline. Faux tortoiseshell brown plastic buttons. Button
Category

2010s Cardigans

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

1980s Gianni Versace Camel Wool Boyfriend Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
" cut with a deep V neckline and features a low slung double breasted novelty button in faux
Category

1980s Italian Jackets

Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie faux tortoiseshell handmade wood and bamboo desk with drawers and leather top. A
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Bamboo, Paint

19th century Italian ebonised mirror No2
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

Mirror

Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
The object depicted is a fine English faux tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating to the first quarter of
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Mid-century modern brass ice bucket by Guzzini from the 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Catania, IT
brass structure and the faux tortoiseshell-effect resin surface, which casts warm, deep reflections
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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.