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Rustic poplar wood cabinet, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
internal shelf, original butterfly irons. It has a fake drawer that lifts up and hides a storage
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19th Century Italian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Poplar

Danish 19th Century Mahogany Inlay Narrow Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
another small panel repeating the diamond shape as above, occupied by a butterfly rendered in wood
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19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Butterfly

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Maple

Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Yellow Porcelain Large Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Yellow Porcelain Large Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp with Butterfly and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
, foliage and butterfly décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this Imari porcelain plate features
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Shrimp Dish - Finely Detailed
Located in Atlanta, GA
panels of lush botanical abundance—pairings of blooming peonies, songbirds, and butterflies—symbolic of
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

Materials

Enamel

Korean Blanket Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood with Iron hardware in the form of butterflies.
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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Butterfly

Materials

Iron

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Dragon Lidded Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
stone flake ground, dragon and butterfly ornamental motifs. Collectible Oriental Decor For Interior
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Butterfly

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique 12k Yellow Gold Psyche Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
graceful seated pose with butterfly wings softly emerging from her back—an iconic attribute of Psyche. The
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Butterfly

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Six Hand-Colored Engravings from Curtis s Botanical Magazine /// Botany
By William Curtis
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
25 he produced Instructions for collecting and preserving insects; particularly moths and butterflies
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

Set of Six Hand-Colored Engravings from Curtis s Botanical Magazine /// Botany
By William Curtis
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
25 he produced Instructions for collecting and preserving insects; particularly moths and butterflies
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1790s Victorian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
whipping willow tree standing beside a pagoda, with billowing clouds, butterflies, and peonies floating
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wool

Antique Mahogany Carved Chippendale Demi-Lune Queen Anne Game Console Table 1900
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Portland, OR
the table is carved with a gadrooned foliate design, the table opens on brass butterfly shaped hinges
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Butterfly

Materials

Felt, Burl, Mahogany

French 18th century Louis XV Period Lacquer and Ormolu side table, circa 1750
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
overflowing with an abundance of blossoming flowers. Two charming butterflies hover above the urn, while
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Victorian Porcelain Charger with Platinum Ground Bronze Bamboo Rim
Located in Worcester, GB
. The central field is exquisitely hand-painted with butterflies, a dragonfly, and floral sprays in
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Late 19th Century British Antique Butterfly

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rococo Ceiling Ornament – 18th-Century Floral and Bird Medallions, Plate XCVIII
Located in Langweer, NL
. Radiating outward are multiple semi-circular panels, each adorned with floral sprays, birds, butterflies
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Illumination of Pope Gregory XIII – Antique Print, Plate LXI, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
with botanical motifs, birds, butterflies, and putti. Vivid flowers like irises, carnations, and
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
naturalistic scenes, including birds, insects (butterflies, bees, beetles), and foliage. There is gold trim
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Royal Palissy Majolica Footed Comport
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, with a central light green fern leaf and a resting butterfly against a brown stippled ground. The
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Butterfly

Materials

Earthenware

1758 Bellin Map of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante – Caribbean Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
island of Guadeloupe, showing its distinctive butterfly-shaped division into Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890
Located in Kenilworth, IL
variety of flowers and butterflies done in satin stitch and in bright colors. The flowers include
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Palissy Majolica Jardiniere Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
By Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Palissy Majolica trunk jardinière with a butterfly. L / 6.3 inches.
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1880s French Country Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
a butterfly on the base. Wonderful piece to add to a collection of these desirable vintage pendants
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

Materials

Brass

Famille Rose Porcelain Plate, Qing Dynasty – Court Scene, Canton Decor, 19th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
by an ornate border of peonies, butterflies, bats, and auspicious coin and ribbon motifs, symbolic of
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of French Ormolu Cake Stands/Centerpiece w/ Bohemian Amber Crystal Plates
Located in New York, NY
crystal of Bohemian origin, etched with vine leaves, birds, and butterfly motifs. The decorative border is
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1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Butterfly

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Red Tourmaline Diamonds Yellow Gold Silver Chandelier Drop Earrings Diamond
Located in Milano, IT
mounted with a clip fastening and butterfly backing. DIMENSIONS EARRINGS: The total length of the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Moon Flask Form Vases, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
figural scene on one side, and bird, flower, butterfly motif on the other side
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Green Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
botanical and avian motifs—vines, stylized birds, and butterflies—set against a light green ground with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Butterfly

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood, Cotton

Chinese Japanese Ornament Print – Lithograph of Asian Decorative Arts, ca.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
butterflies amid blossoms, a recurring subject in East Asian art signifying joy, transience, and the cycles of
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

19th Century Portuguese Majolica Palissy Wall Lizard Platter
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Portuguese Platter with 2 lizards and a butterfly signed Mafra.Diameter / 4.5 inches.
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1880s Portuguese Country Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique 3.45ct Aquamarine and 0.60ct Diamond, Platinum Drop Earrings Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique statement earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a post and butterfly fastening
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1920s Unknown Antique Butterfly

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
, foliage and butterfly décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this Imari porcelain plate features
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19th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
secured with simple butterfly backs, completing the classic Art Deco design. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Canton Porcelain Bowl
Located in Norwood, NJ
empress, scholars, attendants, and craftsman. The rest of the area is painted with butterflies, flowers
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair, 19th Century Chinese Clobbered Rose Medallion Bottle Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
mythical beasts in motion amid auspicious Buddhist and Daoist emblems, butterflies, ribbon-tied roundels
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
By Ironstone China
Located in Austin, TX
butterflies , birds and flowers. 9.8 inches diameter.
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1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style
Located in Port Washington, NY
“butterfly” or “bowtie” forms may reference balance, transformation, or harmony, themes deeply rooted in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wool

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs in Pink Chinoiserie Fabric- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
that blends botanical and avian motifs—vines, stylized birds, and butterflies—rendered in a fresh
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Butterfly

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Maple, Cotton

Hermann Michel Art Deco Glass Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
butterflies. Height : 7.5"(19cm), Diameter : 8.1"(20.5cm). Signed "HEM" (see last photo). Marked
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Butterfly

Materials

Glass

Large Antique 19th Century Quality Japanese Imari Floor Standing Vase
Located in Suffolk, GB
, houses, birds, deer’s, dogs of goo and butterflies in wonderful colours An exceptional piece in
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19th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
earring measures 18.1mm long. The weight is 3.9 grams. The butterfly clutches are different, one is bigger
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1880s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Famille rose porcelain vase, 19-20th century
Located in seoul, KR
. On the sides, butterflies and seasonal blossoms continue the theme of natural harmony. The vase is
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Late 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Unusual pair of antique blue and white fan shaped Japanese imari dishes
Located in Ipswich, GB
antique Japanese imari fan shaped dishes decorated with flowers, leaves and butterflies hand painted in
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco French Bronze Sconces with Moulded Glass Shades, France
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Merida, Yucatan
depicting butterflies attributed to Muller Fres Lunneville, France circa 1930.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Butterfly

Materials

Bronze

New Zealand Native Berry Plants – Set of Three Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
butterfly. It is noted for its fragrant roots and graceful form, both of which are emphasized in the elegant
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Late 19th Century New Zealand Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Carpet, 02 00 x 03 11
Located in Dallas, TX
delicately woven butterflies, fluttering gracefully across the field. In Chinese symbolism, butterflies evoke
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wool

Hepplewhite Satinwood Serpentine Pembroke Table
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Hepplewhite Satinwood Serpentine Pembroke Table A fine well figured satinwood butterfly shaped
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Late 18th Century Antique Butterfly

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Chinese Beijing Carpet – Late Qing Dynasty, Beijing – Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
, butterflies, and floral elements, all rich in symbolic meaning representing longevity, harmony, and renewal
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wool

19th Century Philippine Elmwood 12 Long Dining Table
Located in Round Top, TX
, distress, abrasions and large butterfly repairs seen along the top (to inhibit cracks spreading) of this
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Late 19th Century Philippine Other Antique Butterfly

Materials

Elm

Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Ruby Lustre Decorative Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood ruby lustre bowl decorated with gilded butterflies, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa
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1910s English Art Deco Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Charles X Gilt-Bronze Reversible Cassolettes / Candlesticks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
surmounted by a butterfly finial. The lids reversible, the undersides fitted with candle nozzles. The tulip
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Butterfly

Materials

Bronze

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period.
Located in London, GB
worked in silver wire of a different gauge decorated with a phoenix and butterflies amongst foliage
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19th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Enamel

Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
butterfly hinges and a shaped lock plate center the front face. The aged patina of the wood is warm and
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Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Butterfly

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 1820s Italian Touring Sterling Silver Candelabras
Located in North Miami, FL
resemble a graceful butterfly, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to their overall appeal. A true
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Butterfly

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Picnic Scene" Paulette Van Roekens, Impressionist Scene, Leisure, Pastel Colors
Located in New York, NY
butterflies were among the many subjects that interested her. From 1923 to 1961, Van Roekens taught painting
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1920s Impressionist Antique Butterfly

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Large Jet Black Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
wirework. A single delicate butterfly flutters near the blossoms, enhancing the naturalistic charm of the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Enamel

Edwardian 1.70 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
work features around the lower stones. The posts and butterfly clasps are made from 18 carat yellow
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Cranberry Glass and Gilt Metal box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The wonderful square lidded box is raised by four Gilt Metal butterfly shaped feet supporting a frame
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Butterfly

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique butterfly you’re looking for. An antique butterfly — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique butterfly you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique butterfly, those designed in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood, René Lalique and Bing Grøndahl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Butterfly?

The average selling price for an antique butterfly at 1stDibs is $1,801, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $475,000 for the highest priced.