24 Tortoiseshell Home Accents for Quiet, Timeless Luxury

Tortoiseshell decor, including a vintage vase, pedestal bowl, tabletop mirror, antique ice bucket, handblown water pitcher, tumbler set, dinner plate, and flatware, pictured against a white background — (Image credit: Future)

The 'stealth wealth', 'quiet luxury' trend hit hard in 2024, and while this old money style adapted to the bolder trends of 2025, there's a certain material associated with this iconic look that's getting a lot of love going into 2026 – tortoiseshell.

An eyewear signature of the 1920s that went on to saturate the most glamorous interiors of the ’50s and ’60s. The original material was banned in the ’70s (for obvious reasons), but its legacy lives on in those molten, marbled swirls of amber and brown that still signal indulgence without trying too hard.

Ahead, Homes & Gardens has rounded up 24 tortoiseshell decor pieces that deliver the same old-money polish of the original interior design trend – sans inheritance, sans price tag. Your grandmother would approve. We won’t tell her how much they cost.

The Round is Homes & Gardens' collection of the must-have pieces shaping styles, trends, and ideas. It brings together thoughtfully curated products that express a single moment – offering readers inspiring ways to style their homes through seasonal themes, emerging looks, and everyday pieces.

Julia Demer is a New York–based Style Editor at Homes & Gardens with a sharp eye for where fashion meets interiors. Having cut her teeth at L’Officiel USA and The Row before pivoting into homes, she believes great style is universal – whether it’s a perfect outfit, a stunning room, or the ultimate set of sheets. Passionate about art, travel, and pop culture, Julia brings a global, insider perspective to every story.