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Red Butterfly in Round Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
Red butterfly in round reliquary. Rumanzovia butterfly mounted in France. Turned wood base with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Handcut Marbleized Paper Butterfly Box
By Erwine Estelle Laverne
Located in Houston, TX
) handcut into butterfly shapes. Each mounted on brushed gold foil. Marbalia wallpaper, produced by Laverne
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Foil

Blue Butterfly Wall Decor, Real Butterfly Art, Mixed Media-No.1267 Light+Vivid
By Addison Jones
Located in Delaware , OH
special it is. These are real handpicked butterflies mounted on a high quality paper, overlaid on an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Archival Paper

Bvlgari 18K Gold Butterfly Diamond Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bvlgari 18K Gold Butterfly Diamond Earring Featuring a two-tone 18K White & Yellow Gold Butterfly
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Butterfly 14.00cttw Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
of sophistication, the head of the butterfly is mounted with a cabochon cut sapphire. Cabochon cut
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cream and Brown Butterfly in Round Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
Cream and brown butterfly in round reliquary. Butterfly mounted in France. Turned wood base with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Wunderkammer Butterfly Dome, circa 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
This early 20th century Wunderkammer Butterfly Dome show 14 natural butterflies mounted on a branch
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Rainbow Fluorite Butterfly on Purple Amethyst Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rainbow fluorite butterfly mounted on a purple amethyst
Category

2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Henredon Cherry Butterfly Chest Console Table Cabinet Campaign Chinoiserie
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1980s Henredon Butterfly cabinet. Features campaign styling with burled panels, brass mounts
Category

Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Midcentury Korean Elm Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury Korean brass mounted elm sideboard / tansu, with profuse engraved brass butterfly and
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set by split prongs in an ornately pierced mounting featuring a stylized butterfly motif at its
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid 20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Lingerie Campaign Cabinet
Located in Fort Washington, MD
engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 4 small fitted interior upper
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Korean Red Lacquered Tansu Butterfly Chest Campaign Cabinet
Located in Fort Washington, MD
brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing 3 fitted interior upper drawers, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Glass Jeweled Massive Butterfly Bracelet Designed by Original by Robert c 1950s
By Original by Robert
Located in University City, MO
large-scale butterflies are mounted onto brass metal repousse' plates that emulate their wings The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Modern Taxidermy Butterflies under 19th Century Dome on Ebonized and Brass Base
Located in Lowestoft, GB
. Housing a large collection of modern butterflies mounted on copper rods Measures: 47cm in height 18cm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Blown Glass, Softwood

Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
diamonds (0.01 ct, 2 pieces) 18 karat white gold butterfly pendant necklace, mounted on 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920 s Art Deco 0.20 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pierced Butterfly Engagem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set low in an octagonal head of a pierced mounting depicting a butterfly at gallery Completed by
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Concave Mirror, France, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass and painted wood surround, swivels on butterfly mount. France, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese 19th Century Cloisonné Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
butterflies. Bronze mounts. Japan Circa 1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing eight fitted interior upper
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings 18 Karat Gold Roman Scene Jewelry, Rome
Located in Torrance, CA
for pierced ears. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold (mounts) and 14k gold (post & butterfly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Italian Vere Eglomise and Gold Leafed Round Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
butterflies mounted on a Baroque style Gold Leafed Base
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Tables

Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid nineteenth century Imari vases, decorated with flowers and butterflies, mounted with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
A Chinese blue and white baluster vase converted to a table lamp decorated with butterflies mounted
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Diamond And White Gold Stud Earrings, 0.52 Carats
Located in London, GB
, in four claw basket settings, with butterfly backs, mounted in 18ct white gold, with Sheffield
Category

2010s English Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early 19th Century Ebonized Guéridon Table with Onyx Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
century ebonized guéridon with excellent quality bronze mounts and halfcut butterfly onyx top. The three
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Rare 18th c. Dutch Delft Manganese Tile Picture in Oak Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
floral bouquet in a bowl. A wonderful depiction of various flowers, foliage and butterflies. Mounted in
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

Guerlain Opaline Perfume Bottle
By Maison Guerlain
Located in Astoria, NY
Guerlain Opaline Perfume Bottle, with round gilt stopper and brass mounted rim, painted butterfly
Category

Late 20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Brass

Cartier South Sea Pearl Platinum Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum. Two matching 13.65mm diameter pearls mounted on Platinum posts with "butterfly" friction backs in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

14Y Diamond Bezel Studs
Located in McLeansville, NC
weighing approximately .25 total carats set in a bezel mounting with pierced butterfly push backs
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Chinese Famille-Noire Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jars
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
abundance of verte colour foliage and brightly coloured butterflies and flowers. Mounted with bronze collars
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
ormolu mounts and trim. Burl and butterflied walnut. Single door with satinwood stringing, three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Special Walnut Shelf/Console George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
'Special Walnut Shelf', 1979 George Nakashima (wall mount.) Walnut with rosewood butterflies
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Stripped Oak Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
accents, and the doors are mounted with iron butterfly hinges and key guards with fleurs de lys. Even the
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Amethysts, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Onyx, Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
spheres, two onyx ring as extremes and, as closure, a butterfly shape clasp mounted with diamonds on the
Category

2010s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Chinese Canton Rose Mandarin style Vase Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
palace scenery all surrounded by a profusion of lush flowering vines and butterflies, mounted with
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Diamonds, Sapphires, Lapis, Aquamarine, Onyx, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous beaded bracelet mounted with a butterfly shaped clasp in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Aquamarine, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Onyx, Gold and Silver Bracele
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
spheres, two onyx ring as extremes and, as closure, a butterfly shape clasp mounted with diamonds on the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

Art Deco Jabot Brooch with 18kt Gold, Jadeite, Coral, and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Diamonds. This stunning brooch features a delicate glass centrepiece embellished with charming butterflies
Category

Vintage 1920s European Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Lapis, Pearls, Onyx, 9 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Gorgeous beaded bracelet mounted with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

19th century continental Biedermeier Empire st. buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
impressive ormolu dragonflies and butterfly mounts at each corner. Each side door is also decorated by an
Category

Antique 19th Century Buffets

Materials

Ormolu

Around The World
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
a beaded butterfly mounted on the end of an old adjustable metal vice-like pinch tool, mounted on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Far Eastern Style Painted -1Y53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
and enameled floral, butterfly, and fantastical animal motifs make it a unique and collectible piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Bruno Mazzega Floor Lamp, Chrome, three Crystal and Orange Murano Glass Globes
By Mazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
globes are hold to their mountings by a flex butterfly blade. As shown on the detail pictures, each
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Vintage Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, flowers and exotic butterflies beautifully mounted with an ormolu decorative mount Measures: Height
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Vases

Materials

Ormolu

George Schuler 1950 Earrings Brooch Set 18kt Gold with 1.47 Cts Diamond Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
butterfly backs. Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.26
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Vintag Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Pair
Located in Dublin, Ireland
ground, depicting foliage, flowers and exotic butterflies beautifully mounted with an ormolu decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Vases

Materials

Ormolu

TIFFANY CO. By Paloma Picasso Dangle Drops Earrings In 18Kt Gold Amethysts
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and butterfly backs. Amethyst: Mount in suspended
Category

1990s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Reinstein Ross Hoops Earrings In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Sapphires
By Reinstein/Ross
Located in Miami, FL
two natural earth mined sapphires and fitted with posts for piercing and butterfly backs. Sapphires
Category

1990s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Encased Antique Glass Dome Bird Display
Located in London, GB
sunset moth and female orange barred butterflies. All mounted to natural wood décor. Firmly attached to
Category

Vintage 1930s French Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Victorian Bobbin Turned Framed Taxidermy, Mounted Butterflies on Batting, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Bobbin Turned, Victorian era hanging frames holding butterflies mounted under glass
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood

Victorian Oval Framed Taxidermy, Mounted Butterflies on Batting, Set of Two
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of oval Victorian era hanging frames holding butterflies mounted under glass, circa late
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood

Mid-20th C Butterfly Glass Flush Mount Light w 4 Sockets Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
1950s Century Mid-Century Modern butterfly style semi-flush mount light. White glass shade has a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Butterflies Mounted in Lucite Case
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern wall art butterflies mounted inside a Lucite case. The piece has a signature and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Taxidermy Butterfly Collection in Lucite Display Signed by Linda Bosse
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1970s curiosities collection of exotic mounted butterflies of various
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Lucite

Brass and Glass Butterfly Flushmount Florida by Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
made of polished brass and large fire-polished brilliant crystal glasses in the form of butterflies
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Brandt, Art Deco Butterfly, Flower Lamp, Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron Alabaster
By Edgar Brandt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Art Deco butterfly lamp or sconce in wrought iron and alabaster by Edgar Brandt (you can read more
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

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Mounted Butterflies For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mounted butterflies for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all mounted butterflies available were constructed with great care. Find 27 antique and vintage mounted butterflies at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mounted butterflies have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mounted butterflies bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mounted butterflies over the years, but those made by Curtis Jere, Eduard Locota and Olivier Violo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mounted Butterflies?

Prices for mounted butterflies start at $185 and top out at $8,494 with the average selling for $1,405.