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Manner Juste Aurèle Meissonier Large Pair French Ormolu Bronze Dore Candlesticks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
depicting scroll detail and butterflies and insects. Last half of the 19th century. Condition: These
Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Domed Collection of Bees Butterflies
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage glass domes with a collection of Bees and Butterflies. Each insect is placed on a metal
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 (+3) Antique Herend Style Porcelain Butterfly Floral Dinner Plates
By Herend
Located in Atlanta, GA
whimsical insects, including butterflies and bees, adding a dynamic sense of movement and a touch of playful
Category

20th Century British Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.
Located in Downingtown, PA
and insects and butterflies. They are on acid-free paper and board within their original blue silk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Antique Qing Chinese Butterflies Paintings, 19th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
butterflies and other insects, unidentified artist late Qing dynasty, 1644 to 1911. All six artworks are
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paper

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Carpet in pink and purple tones with blue accents
Located in Toronto, CA
with nature details, including flowers, insects, butterflies, and birds. Circa 1930. This rug has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Old Paris Dessert Stands
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
dessert stands with Old Paris porcelain tiers decorated with butterflies, dragonflies and insects.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
exceptionally decorated with colorful flowers, birds, butterflies, insects, putti, leaves and foliage. Every
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Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Vintage Midcentury Polychrome Enameled Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Vero Beach, FL
vibrant colors and lovely details. Multicolored flowers, insects and butterflies symbolize joy, long life
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Fruiting Sloe Berries" by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
theme, with many of his pieces including butterflies, dragonflies and insects. Gallé also often
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Les Fleurs les Plus Belles et Les Plus Curieuses: Set of Twelve Chinese Flowers
Located in London, London
backgrounds, and often birds, butterflies, insects or animals; many plates have captions in Chinese characters
Category

1770s Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Color, Engraving, Watercolor

Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish - First Period c1768
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Pattern : Worcester fancy birds on moulded leaf dish surrounded by insects and butterflies. Condition
Category

Antique 1760s British George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vases, circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
deutche-Blumen still-life, all within applied fruit and flower surrounds incorporating butterflies
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cabinet Set Seven Antique Porcelain Botanical Plates by Minton Circa 1825
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
border. Several plates show butterflies and other insects hovering around the flower. The edge of each
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
combination of flowers, leaves, buds, butterflies, grasses and insects- the whole array of the "Japonesque
Category

Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pirkenhammer Porcelain Cabinet Plate
Located in London, GB
and hand-painted to the centre with sparrows, butterflies, insects and a flowering bough within a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, insects, butterflies and foliage. Condition: This lamp has been professionally re-gold plated and will
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks in Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
with lively foliage. Each candlestick is set on a base richly decorated with butterflies, insects
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Located in Dublin, Ireland
coloured enamels depicting Chinese Figures within interior scenes, other panels with exotic birds, insects
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Located in Dublin, Ireland
coloured enamels depicting Chinese Figures within interior scenes, other panels with exotic birds, insects
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Located in Dublin, Ireland
coloured enamels depicting Chinese Figures within interior scenes, other panels with exotic birds, insects
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French yellow Majolica sun plate with bird, butterfly, insects and grapes, circa 1880.      
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French yellow Majolica sun plate with bird, butterfly, insects and grapes, circa 1880.  
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Gilt Pietra Dura Engraved Bronze Box
Located in New York, NY
Butterflies Birds and Insects Measures: 7" x 7" x 5"
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Pair of Italian Venetian Gold Micromosaic Wall Plaques Decor
Located in Queens, NY
/ Early 20th century. Extremely fine detail. With butterflies, dolphins, birds, and insects.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

Pair, Fine 19th Century Botanical Watercolors
Located in Bellport, NY
pencil drawing;showing blooms,roots and leaves with insects and butterflies;unsigned,finely matted and
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair, Fine 19th Century Botanical Watercolors
Located in Bellport, NY
pencil drawing; showing blooms,roots and leaves with insects and butterflies;unsigned,finely matted and
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

English School 19th Century Oil - Still Life of Tulips Peonies
Located in Corsham, GB
variety of flower has been carefully rendered alongside playful details such as butterflies, insects, and
Category

19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The fruit basket", Painting by Julie Ribault
Located in Paris, FR
leaves, a butterfly and an insect. Signature on the canvas in the lower right corner. Modern frame in
Category

Antique 1820s French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
with over the top imaginative depictions of cranes, butterflies, insects, flowers and unique birds.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

A Pair of Large Chinese Watercolours on Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
studies of flowering stems surrounded by butterflies and other insects within blue silk ribbon and framed
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Drawings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Mezzaro Wall Hanging, c. 1840, with Brilliant Colors • Palampore
Located in Charlottesville, VA
by a large flowered border of peonies, roses, and carnations on branches with peacocks, insects
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Italian Scagliola Marble Specimen Decorated Dining Table On Ming Style Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
central medallions and surrounded by butterflies, animals, other birds and insects that are labeled above
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Save The Beauty
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed composition on plywood board Butterflies and small insects fly freely here and there among
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Board

Painting on Alabaster: Floral garland with Annunciation, Flanders, 17th cent
Located in Firenze, IT
, anemones, and red currants, as well as insects like butterflies and dragonflies. The delicacy of the
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17th Century Flemish School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Alabaster

Hermes Silk Scarf Cave Felem - Black Gold - NEW Care TAG GRAIL!!!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
floors. Around the border, small creatures—mice, butterflies, insects and a snail—add wit and movement to
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2010s French Scarves

Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Framed Victorian butterfly and insect taxidermy plaque, numerous exotic examples mounted under an
Category

Antique 1890s American High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects
Located in Queens, NY
A set of eight Chinese rice paper paintings of butterflies and insects, 19th century, in giltwood
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain Cachepot with Gilded Handles and Butterflies
By Herend
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
-painted songbirds perched on leafy branches, surrounded by colorful butterflies and insects. Crafted in
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Rococo Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Large Raymor 1960s Italian Turquoise Ceramic Lamp
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large-scale Italian turquoise ceramic lamp with hand-painted plants, butterflies and
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Rothschild Tea for Two Set
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
cups and two saucers with hand painted birds, butterflies and insects. The cost is for the entire set
Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Floral Still Life Paintings in the Style of Cecil Kennedy
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
assorted butterflies and insects. Unsigned Oil on canvas 12" x 16" Custom framed 20" x 24".
Category

20th Century English Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Armorial Plate, circa 1800
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
the famille rose palette with butterflies and insects within a stylized dragon and Greek key patterned
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Still Life of Flowers in an Urn 1.2
Located in West Sussex, GB
A profusion of flowers in an urn, with butterflies and insects. Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Category

Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life of Flowers in an Urn 2.1
Located in West Sussex, GB
A profusion of flowers in an urn, with butterflies and insects. Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Category

Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chelsea Botanical Hans Sloane Porcelain Plate, circa 1755
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
botanical designs with butterfly and insect after Sir Hans Sloane dating from circa 1755. The plate has a
Category

Antique 1750s English Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Watercolours in Album, 19th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
torture scene; a butterfly landing on a large pink bloom; a collection of butterflies and insects; a fish
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Superb Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Majolica Gilt-Metal Jewelry Box
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
azaleas and other flowers, butterflies and insects. The interior lined with green velvet. London, circa
Category

Vintage 1910s English Aesthetic Movement Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Botanical Large Watercolors on Paper, Set of Four
Located in Downingtown, PA
than usual Chinese watercolors depict various butterflies and insects such as a dragonfly and cricket
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Japonese Meiji Cloisonne Chargers
Located in Dallas, TX
enamel cloisonné work comprised of geometric and classical floral designs. Add some birds, butterflies
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases, Covers and Stands
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
finial formed as a large bouquet applied with butterflies and insects, above a gilt enriched, pale
Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Lavender Jade Amethyst Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Antique Insect
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Lavender Jade and Amethyst Butterfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Yellow
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bohemian Red Garnet Pearl Butterfly Insect Pendant Or Brooch Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Butterfly Insect Pendant
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Vintage Group of Real Butterflies
Located in Bellport, NY
A great group of butterflies from around the world,there are 18 in all,with their names listed
Category

20th Century American Primitive Taxidermy

Vintage English Needlepoint Insect Motif Oval Wastepaper Basket / Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
whimsical study in entomology, featuring 25 vibrant depictions of insects, including beetles, butterflies
Category

20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Chinese Qing Kangxi Mark Blue White Insects Landscape Porcelain Lidded Jar
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
with insects and butterflies within a rocky landscape, probably dating from the early to mid-19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the butterfly and insect you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and paint, every butterfly and insect was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer butterfly and insect, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A butterfly and insect made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made butterfly and insect has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herend are consistently popular.

How Much is a Butterfly And Insect?

Prices for a butterfly and insect start at $120 and top out at $53,600 with the average selling for $3,550.
Questions About Butterfly And Insect
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A butterfly leaf is a leaf in the center of a table that has a central seam and so can be folded and stored under the table top when not in use. It is called “butterfly” because when the leaf is opened to be put in place, it resembles a pair of wings.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butterfly box is a nesting box built for butterflies to have shelter during nasty weather. These boxes are usually made of wood and have multiple vertical openings for butterflies to enter. These boxes will not only add up the beauty of your garden but also will help the population of butterflies to sustain. Shop a range of butterfly boxes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Butterfly hook is a hook that can be mounted on walls, shelves or cupboards and used for hanging bags, coats and hats. The two spreading wings of the butterfly hook make it very functional and also aesthetically appealing. It is easy to install and will blend well into any furniture style. Shop on 1stDibs for butterfly hooks today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Why there are so many insects in Dutch flower paintings is a matter of debate among art historians. Some feel that Dutch artists painted the insects in great detail simply to show their skill or to depict the flowers in the most natural way possible. Others believe the insects may have deeper symbolism. They could represent the interconnectedness of life or be reminders of death. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What butterfly necklaces mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people associate butterflies with change and rebirth because of the life cycle of the butterfly, which starts out its life as a caterpillar. You'll find a variety of butterfly necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy made the butterfly chair. The three architects created the design in 1938 at their firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their design draws inspiration from Joseph Beverly Fenby's Tripolina chair produced in 1877. Shop a variety of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Butterfly chairs were popular in the 1950s. Due to a renewed interest in mid-century modern design, the chairs are also used to decorate homes today. The original name of the butterfly chair is the BKF after its three designers, Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. You'll find a range of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether or not Butterfly chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Many people find that the way the upholstery of the Butterfly chair hangs from its metal frame provides plenty of support for the body. Plus, its sling design invites users to settle in and relax. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Butterfly chair, also known as the BKF or Hardoy chair, was made in 1938 in Buenos Aires. It is recognizable by its metal frame and suspended seat, created by the large sling of material hung from the frame’s highest points. Shop the unique style from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What wearing a butterfly necklace means is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people see butterflies as symbols of freedom and hope, while others believe they represent change. Shop a collection of necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    How you tell if a Butterfly chair is real depends on what you mean by the term "real." If by real you mean an authentic Knoll Butterfly chair produced from 2018 and onwards, first look for the Knoll label found under the seat. Compare this label to images found online to begin to assess its authenticity. Then, examine the metal frame of the chair. An authentic Knoll Butterfly chair will be evenly polished and show no imperfections, such as highly visible welding marks. Any flaws will usually indicate that a piece is counterfeit. On the other hand, if by real you mean an original Butterfly chair made by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, the answer is that your chair is unlikely to be. The designers only created three Butterfly chairs, which are all part of museum collections. To learn more about the age and maker of your Butterfly chair, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Knoll Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell a real Hardoy Butterfly chair, examine the frame closely. An authentic chair will have a sturdy steel frame. If the metal seems flimsy or thin, it will unlikely be a genuine Hardoy. In addition, real Butterfly chairs are free of joints and hinges, so you can generally conclude that a chair is a reproduction if you spot either. If you'd like a professional opinion on your chair, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a range of BKF Hardoy Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.