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Émile Gallé “Fleur de l’Eau” Three-tiered Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
, offers a planar (top-down) view of a tranquil marsh scene, with dragonflies hovering over lily pads and a
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Late 19th Century Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
images of blossoming flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
images of blossoming flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Cameo Vase Entitled "Moon Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
frequent theme, with many of his pieces including butterflies, dragonflies and insects. Gallé also often
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Side Table by Emille Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau side table by Emille Gallé with water lily and dragonfly inlay. Professionally stained
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects
Located in Seaford, GB
) Sold as a pair -  Please let us know your choice on your purchase order: 1 - Dandelion 2 - Dragonfly
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19th Century English Victorian Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Paper

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2.1 x 4.1 1920s - 2B49
Located in Bordeaux, FR
and botanical pattern with blooming flowers, leaves, and an eye-catching dragonfly motif, symbolizing
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1920s Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Wool

Elegant Cranes on Ornamental Base – Heliographic Japanese Art by Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
with delicate details, including dragonflies and foliage, evoking a serene natural environment. The
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1880s Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair of Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Antique Japonisme Vases
Located in London, GB
With an Arabesque rim and decorated with lizards, dragonflies and vines. These unusual vases
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a dimpled blue and white background with raised reliefs of flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of European 18th Century Blue White Glazed Chargers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of blue and white chargers with central exotic bird, dragonflies, flowering shrubs surrounded
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18th Century European Chinoiserie Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Earthenware

Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
, caterpillars, flies, dragonflies and butterflies reveal an extreme attention to detail, the current life that
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Mid-19th Century Italian Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Canvas, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Ovoid Ginger Jar with Lid
Located in Doylestown, PA
, dragonflies and butterflies. Soft shades of peach, pink, green, yellow and lavender vibrantly adorn the matte
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Enamelled Iridescent Glass Vase Early 20th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
floral band and three enamelled insects including a butterfly, moth and dragonfly Type : Lead-free Size
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1910s British Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

Martin Mayer c.1900 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Large Antique Floral Locket
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
possibly be a dragonfly stamp - this is the mark of the Meyle and Mayer factory, which could indicate that
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor
Located in London, GB
painted to the front with a water lilly and a dragonfly hovering above.
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on chariot being pulled by two dragonflies, Manf'd by
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1880s English Rococo Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Brass

Minton lemons gold silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
composition. The scene is enhanced by delicately painted insects, including butterflies and a dragonfly
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Precious Minton peaches gold silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
composition. The scene is enhanced by delicately painted insects, including a butterfly and a dragonfly
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Period Side Table in Brass and Mother of Pearl Marquetry
Located in BARSAC, FR
decorated with a floral composition around which a bird, a butterfly and a dragonfly twirl, ornaments in the
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Japonisme" Chandeliers by E. Soleau, France, Circa 1900
By Eugene Soleau
Located in PARIS, FR
dragonfly on leaves, alternating with three arms of light ending in corollas. Branches of flowering cherry
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Early 1900s French Japonisme Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 7-Piece "Pond Lily" Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
decorated with a dazzling array of lily pads, lily buds, dragonflies, and moths. The dragonfly and moth was
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
frosted glass shades with geometric dragonfly motif. The frame having a brass finish with deco details
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1920s Art Deco Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Glass

Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery
Located in Chicago, IL
accompanied by a dancing figure, and on the other with butterflies and dragonflies neatly ordered around the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Liberty Outstanding Writing Desk Attributed to V. Ducrot 1930
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Rome, IT
finely decorated with mythological scenes. Delicious gilt bronze ornaments of dragonfly and butterflies
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Hand-Colored Lithograph of Japanese Decorative Art, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
: Dragon and Phoenix Motifs - Plate 9: Lotus and Dragonfly Composition - Plate 10: Traditional Japanese
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1880s Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Paper

Émile Gallé "Grenouilles" Fruitwood Cabinet
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
masterful marquetry depicting dragonflies and mushrooms in a lush, leafy landscape. The beautifully ribbed
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Beech, Fruitwood

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly motif. Please
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

Vivid Hand-Colored Lithograph from Audsley’s The Ornamental Arts of Japan, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
- Plate 9: Lotus and Dragonfly Composition - Plate 10: Traditional Japanese Lantern Design This
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1880s Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Paper

19th Century Famille Verte Vase Lamp Conversion on White Ground Large, Unusual
Located in Lomita, CA
, dragonflies and flowers, the base with stylized pink and yellow "tongues" issuing from the foot, on a metal
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Large Japanese Carved and Polychromed Wood Panel of Gourds and Lotus
Located in Essex, MA
Depicting two large melons with calligraphy surmounted with lotus and flower and dragonfly. Painted
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1850s Japanese Meiji Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Other

Flower Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kiyoshi Watanabe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, this is an old painting by Kiyoshi Watanabe, a colored iris and a red dragonfly
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18th Century Japanese Edo Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Silk

Mathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
displaying small wings. Titled "La Libellule" (The Dragonfly). Artist signature inscribed at base.
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19th Century Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Oriental Style Enamel Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
floral decoration with birds, butterflies and dragonflies, mounted with ormolu tops and Chinese style
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Late 19th Century French Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Set of Twelve Chinese Pith Paintings Depicting Butterflies
Located in London, GB
, other insects such as grasshoppers, beetles, and dragonflies also appear. The vivid insects stand out
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19th Century Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Mathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
displaying small wings. Titled "La Libellule" (The Dragonfly). Artist signature inscribed at base.
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19th Century Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six English Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, C.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
dining chairs with drop in seats The current seat coverings have a handsome dragonfly pattern (easily
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
mantises, 1 ant, 1 cockchafer, 1 dragonfly and 2 undefinable flying species. Measures: The longest
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Late 19th Century Asian Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wedgwood Chinoiserie Charger Plate
Located in New York, NY
figure proffering a dragonfly to a long-billed bird surrounded by butterflies and blossoms, acorns and
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Creamware

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase entitled "Scenic Vase" 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 Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Deco Red Carltonware Rouge Royale Spider Web Luster Vases
By Carlton Ware Ltd
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
dragonflies. The vases are both clearly signed on the bases with their original paper labels.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier "Dragonfly" signed by the French artist "Charles
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dragonfly Antique

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
together with rivets. The wings of butterflies and dragonflies are attached to the body with hinges to make
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV St. Marquetry and Ormolu, Three-Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of a heron surrounded by foliage, sea grass and a dragonfly above. With all original gilt and
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19th Century French Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Florentine St. Wrought Iron, Gilt Metal And Marble Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
blooming flowers and charming finely detailed butterflies and dragonflies. Additional butterflies and
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19th Century Italian Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Belle Époque Period Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
intricately detailed blooming flowers, seashells, a bee, and a charming dragonfly all set on a most decorative
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19th Century French Belle Époque Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass Vase "Slender Floral Vase" by Emile Galle
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 Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Glass

Emile Galle Marquetry Three Tier Dragonfy and Botanical Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
table with "Libellules," or "Dragonflies," fruitwood marquetry decoration, by Émile Gallé, is a
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Rozenburg Earthenware Wall Plate, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1893
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
plate, with Art Nouveau style floral decor and a dragonfly the Netherlands, 1893, The Hague   A wall
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Late 19th Century Dutch Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Vase by Victor De Winner, Liège, Belgium
By Victor de Winner
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
dragonflies. It is signed. This old original vase is in very good condition, the old painting is a little
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Cockscomb and Morning Glories
Located in Hudson, NY
Nihonga style, finely painted spring flowers with a dragonfly detail in mineral pigments on silk
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Early 20th Century Japanese Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Lacquer

Chinese Export Blue and White Leaf Shaped Dish, Qianlong, Mid 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
bushes and trees. Butterflies draw nectar from the flowers, while dragonflies flit above. In the
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1760s Chinese Chinese Export Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
turquoise. it is followed in line with a dragonfly. The Art Nouveau jewelers stressed the hand made elements
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
and a single golden dragonfly respectively. The gold and silver maki-e designs are slightly raised and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Wood

Vitraux in Four Sheets Puzzle of Life by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in New York, NY
serpent is smooth, has a fish-like tail. dragonfly-like wings, two legs, a bald blue human-like head, and
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1770s Surrealist Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Lithograph

Majolica Pond Life Ewer Wilhelm Schiller Son, circa 1885
By Wilhelm Schiller Son
Located in Austin, TX
Monumental 19th Century Majolica ewer with crawfish handle, dragonfly snail, grasshopper, frog and
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1880s Czech Aesthetic Movement Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Wheel-Carved Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with applied dragonfly decoration, decorated with yellow and green flowers on a sea green and
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1910s Dragonfly Antique

Materials

Glass

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Dragonfly Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dragonfly antique for your home. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, every dragonfly antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the dragonfly antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each dragonfly antique bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dragonfly antique over the years, but those crafted by Emile Gallé, Tiffany Studios and Daum are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dragonfly Antique?

Prices for a dragonfly antique start at $122 and top out at $575,000 with the average selling for $2,963.