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Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box
Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box

Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful vintage rectangular wooden box featuring a striking tortoiseshell-patterned inlay framed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gilt and Faux Tortoiseshell Shaped Mirror
Gilt and Faux Tortoiseshell Shaped Mirror

Gilt and Faux Tortoiseshell Shaped Mirror

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A shaped wall mirror with a faux tortoiseshell painted finish to the frame with gilt details.

Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror
Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror

Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Dutch tortoiseshell mirror Ebonised ripple moulded frame of concave form, the old mirror plate with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

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

Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Sunglasses With Tortoiseshell Arms
Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Sunglasses With Tortoiseshell Arms

Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Sunglasses With Tortoiseshell Arms

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Sunglasses With Tortoiseshell Arms Burgundy, round-framed oversized

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Valentino Garavani tortoiseshell print silver studs sunglasses
Valentino Garavani tortoiseshell print silver studs sunglasses

Valentino Garavani tortoiseshell print silver studs sunglasses

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Milano, IT

Valentino Garavani sunglasses Brown and black tortoiseshell print frame Green lenses Silver metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Effect Tray, France, 1970s
Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Effect Tray, France, 1970s

Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Effect Tray, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

of tortoiseshell resin, framed by a gilt brass border. Its deep amber hues evoke the luxury items of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

1990s Tortoiseshell Acetate Mask Sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana
1990s Tortoiseshell Acetate Mask Sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana

1990s Tortoiseshell Acetate Mask Sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Aci Castello, IT

-garde aesthetic. The design features an oversized wraparound frame in tortoiseshell acetate, seamlessly

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sunglasses

Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella tortoiseshell sunglasses 80s
Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella tortoiseshell sunglasses 80s

Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella tortoiseshell sunglasses 80s

By Simonetta Ravizza

Located in Valencia, CA

: 18 mm / 11/16 in Temple-to-temple width: 135 mm / 5 5/16 in COLORS: Frame: Tortoiseshell Lens

Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo
Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo

Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo

By Bulgari

Located in NEWARK, GB

tortoiseshell acetate frames and gold tone logo to the temples. Serial number to the inner temples and lense

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sunglasses

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Vanity Case – London, 1910
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Vanity Case – London, 1910

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Vanity Case – London, 1910

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

century. The exterior features richly figured tortoiseshell panels framed in sterling silver with an

Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 19th Century Tortoiseshell And Ebonized Fruitwood Stacked Mirror
Vintage 19th Century Tortoiseshell And Ebonized Fruitwood Stacked Mirror

Vintage 19th Century Tortoiseshell And Ebonized Fruitwood Stacked Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

by its richly layered frame of tortoiseshell and ebonized fruitwood. The dramatic, flame-like

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Dior Rectangular Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century serving tray fully made of vibrant tortoiseshell Lucite with a chrome frame

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chrome

Maitland Smith Faux Tortoiseshell and Zebra Pattern Rattan Cabinet
Maitland Smith Faux Tortoiseshell and Zebra Pattern Rattan Cabinet

Maitland Smith Faux Tortoiseshell and Zebra Pattern Rattan Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

exotic finishes and organic materials. The cabinet features a beautifully executed faux tortoiseshell

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory
SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory

SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

tortoiseshell and ivory stringing and framed by ebony mouldings and a pair of gilded classical columns. The

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century
A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century

A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

held within a triple frame, the central frame of faux tortoiseshell with repousse floral mounts to each

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Faux tortoiseshell shade and bronze foot table lamp C.1970
Faux tortoiseshell shade and bronze foot table lamp C.1970

Faux tortoiseshell shade and bronze foot table lamp C.1970

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Faux tortoiseshell and patinated brass shade frame on a patinated organic shaped bronze foot

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Tray & Mirror by William Comyns
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Tray & Mirror by William Comyns

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Tray & Mirror by William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

features a sterling silver mounted frame with tortoiseshell backing, finely decorated with delicate silver

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror & Brush by William Comyns
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror & Brush by William Comyns

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror & Brush by William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

the early XX century history of England Both items feature a sterling silver mounted frame with

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650
Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650

Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650

Located in Kinderhook, NY

ebonized and faux tortoiseshell painted frame having geometric design with beveled reentrant corners and

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood, Paint

Mid-Century Plexiglass with Tortoiseshell Effect Italian Oval Centerpiece, 1970s
Mid-Century Plexiglass with Tortoiseshell Effect Italian Oval Centerpiece, 1970s

Mid-Century Plexiglass with Tortoiseshell Effect Italian Oval Centerpiece, 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing mid-century plexiglass with tortoiseshell effect oval centrepiece. This fantastic piece was

Category

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

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set

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

Midcentury Round Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Round Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Round Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Guzzini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Midcentury Round Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray, Italy 1970s This exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror by William Comyns (W.C) c1904
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror by William Comyns (W.C) c1904

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror by William Comyns (W.C) c1904

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

century history of England It features a sterling silver mounted frame with tortoiseshell backing, finely

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s
Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

, embellished with a golden brass frame. The tortoiseshell effect on the smoked lucite gives charm and elegance

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

EXQUISITE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MiRROR
EXQUISITE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MiRROR

EXQUISITE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MiRROR

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Ralph Lauren City Modern RRP £7600 wall mirror with polished Chrome frame and Tortoiseshell insert

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Lamp Table

Located in Astoria, NY

, the bamboo frame with faux tortoiseshell finish and woven rattan undertier. 28" H x 21.5" W x 21.5" D

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table

Located in Astoria, NY

, the bamboo frame with faux tortoiseshell finish and embossed floral motif undertier. 25.5" H x 26" W

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Target Upholstered Dining Armchairs
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Target Upholstered Dining Armchairs

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Target Upholstered Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

an iconic circular target design. The darkly stained tortoiseshell-toned rattan frames are reinforced

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Jil Sander sunglasses
Jil Sander sunglasses

Jil Sander sunglasses

By Jil Sander

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

JIL SANDER - (Made in Japan) Golden metal sunglasses, half frame, tortoiseshell cushions topped

Category

2010s Sunglasses

Vintage Givenchy Sunglasses from the 70's
Vintage Givenchy Sunglasses from the 70's

Vintage Givenchy Sunglasses from the 70's

By Givenchy

Located in Paris, FR

Bold, glamorous and unmistakably couture, this vintage Givenchy frame from the 1970s perfectly

Category

1970s Sunglasses

Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Table Clock with Sun Pendulum, 20th Century
Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Table Clock with Sun Pendulum, 20th Century

Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Table Clock with Sun Pendulum, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

aesthetic, with a deep red-brown- yellow tortoiseshell color framed by gilded bronze details. The pendulum

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Baroque-Style Wall Mirror, Probably Netherlands, 19th Century
Baroque-Style Wall Mirror, Probably Netherlands, 19th Century

Baroque-Style Wall Mirror, Probably Netherlands, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

motifs, complemented by tortoiseshell inlays. The frame rises toward the center, lending it a sculptural

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle

Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Vintage Whiting & Davis evening bag with black metal mesh body, structured tortoiseshell-tone

Category

1950s American Top Handle Bags

Dior Set of 3 Decorative Boxes in Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw, Italy, 1970s
Dior Set of 3 Decorative Boxes in Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw, Italy, 1970s

Dior Set of 3 Decorative Boxes in Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw, Italy, 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

with Vienna straw, enriched with a golden brass frame and a tortoiseshell-effect bottom. - A square

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

GUCCI Havana TORTOISE BUTTERLY Sunglasses Gradient Brown GG076S
GUCCI Havana TORTOISE BUTTERLY Sunglasses Gradient Brown GG076S

GUCCI Havana TORTOISE BUTTERLY Sunglasses Gradient Brown GG076S

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Gucci sunglasses feature Havana brown tortoiseshell acetate butterfly frames

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

GUCCI black acetate ROUND Sunglasses GG1237S
GUCCI black acetate ROUND Sunglasses GG1237S

GUCCI black acetate ROUND Sunglasses GG1237S

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Gucci Sunglasses feature a stylish shiny dark tortoiseshell injection frame

Category

2010s Sunglasses

Bourgeois aviator vintage sunglasses, FRANCE
Bourgeois aviator vintage sunglasses, FRANCE

Bourgeois aviator vintage sunglasses, FRANCE

By Bourgeois

Located in Valencia, CA

/ 5 5/16 in COLORS: Frame: Tortoiseshell Lens: Green MATERIALS: Frame: Acetate Lenses: Nylon UV400

Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Still Life Oil on Board Paintings
Still Life Oil on Board Paintings

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

John Widdicomb Brass Patinaed Top End Side Table
John Widdicomb Brass Patinaed Top End Side Table

John Widdicomb Brass Patinaed Top End Side Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

bronzed spotting metal effect similar to tortoiseshell on the frame and a striking brass patinaed top. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

each decorated with two stunning inlaid Tortoiseshell and ivory plaques framed within most decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror
French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror

French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The original beveled mirror plate is within a frame that features tortoiseshell, brass, ormolu, and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table
John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table

John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

metal effect similar to tortoiseshell on the frame and a striking brass patinaed inlay top. The frame

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

designs set in magnificent Tortoiseshell backgrounds and framed within mottled ormolu bands with beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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Tortoiseshell Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell frame for your home. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every tortoiseshell frame was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoiseshell frame you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tortoiseshell frame bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoiseshell frame over the years, but those crafted by Henry Matthews, Charles & Richard Comyns and Finnigans Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Frame?

Prices for a tortoiseshell frame can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $467 and can go as high as $12,741, while the average can fetch as much as $3,964.