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Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Paul Insect "Cosomodela" Diamond Dust Contemporary Art
By Paul Insect
Located in Draper, UT
Paul Insect’s bright, multi-textured collages feature cropped portraits, patterned color fields
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Varnish, Satin Paper, Screen
Bronze Sculpture "Insect TOTEM"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sculpture is signed at the back but unidentified yet.
Measures: Bronze sculpture
Height 43 cm, length 13 cm, depth 13 cm
Stone base
Height 15 cm, length 15 cm, depth 15 cm.
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage School Teaching Display of Usefull Insects
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A classical vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating usefull insects (insects as
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Rose Quartz Box with Sapphire Pavé Jewelled Insect
Located in Toronto, ON
precision fit lid and base, featuring a natural sapphire pavé insect set into black rhodium vermeil. Elegant
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Rose Quartz Box with Sapphire Pavé Jewelled Insect
Located in Toronto, ON
precision fit lid and base, featuring a natural sapphire pavé insect set into black rhodium vermeil. Elegant
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majolica Insect Wall Pocket Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica insect wall pocket Fives Lille signed, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Insect Wall Pocket Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica insect wall pocket Fives Lille signed, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden base. These have been found, captured,...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Small Beetle or Insect Sculpture by Murano Glass Italian
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare beetle Murano glass miniature beetle or insect sculpture, circa 1970s. Excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic relief with an insect motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic relief with an insect motif. Turquoise, red, and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain insect vase with red leaves. It is a large example and measures 16.5
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
A vintage school teaching
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
A vintage school teaching
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
George Jones Majolica Insect Pot and Cover
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica pot and cover which features snails and insects on a wooden log-effect ground
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Jars
Materials
Majolica
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge
A vintage school teaching
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Group of late 19th century Japanese insects. This tangle of swarming, flying and crawling mini
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Proc Liling Vase China Flowers & Insects Underglaze
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain vase. Underglaze Liling. Dating to the 1980's or 90's.
Marked Base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Type: Tea Drinking, Teapots
Region of Orig...
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Antique French Faience Lidded Bowl Tureen Hand Painted with Flowers and Insects
By Rouen
Located in Firenze, IT
stylized insects.
The dome shaped lid of this wonderful glazed ceramic bowl features a knob on top in the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maiolica, Faience, Pottery, Porcelain
H 8.67 in Dm 13.39 in
Vintage Carved Horn Figure, Chinese, Decorative, Lizard Ornament, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved horn figure. A Chinese, Oxen horn decorative lizard ornament, dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Dish Insects James Giles, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, insects. Superb Quality, most probably by James Giles.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Bracelet with Cornelian cabochon and insect decorative removable pieces
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
removable decorative pieces - insects and semiprecious stones. The ECH screw system allows mounting — easily
Category
2010s Spanish Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Carnelian, White Gold, Vermeil, 18k Gold
Large Vintage Stick Stand, Oriental, Ceramic, Decorative Vase, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage stick stand. An Oriental, ceramic decorative vase, dating to the Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 24.61 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Rare Majolica Pin Tray with Insect and Branches Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare majolica pin tray with insect and branches signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mexican Hanging Ceramic Fucsia Corn Clay Decorative Rustic Piece Contemporary
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
. These are dyed using grana cochineal ( a scale insect from which the natural dye carmine is derived
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Clay
H 63 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Lilac Carafe and cups Inspired by Traditional Carafes Jug, Pitcher Decorative
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
same material will also serve as a lid to avoid insects inside the bottle.
High Temperature Ceramic
Category
2010s Mexican Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Carafe and cups Inspired by Traditional Carafes Jug, Pitcher Decorative
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
same material will also serve as a lid to avoid insects inside the bottle.
High Temperature Ceramic
Category
2010s Mexican Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pink Carafe and cups Inspired by Traditional Carafes Jug, Pitcher Decorative
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
same material will also serve as a lid to avoid insects inside the bottle.
High Temperature Ceramic
Category
2010s Mexican Jars
Materials
Ceramic
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By Paul Insect
Located in Aventura, FL
7 Color screen print. Hand signed, dated and numbered by Paul Insect. From the edition of 150
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen, Paper
Contemporary Golden Insect Ring
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
jewelry pieces (rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.) and removable decorative pieces - insects and
Category
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Titanium
Stick Insect Watercolor Painting
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
eye-catching complement to any decorative style. The matt, textile look of this type of paper and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insec
Located in New York, NY
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insects Coffee Table box
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
media.
Cicadas also play an important role in the lives of Japanese children. Insect catching is a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
René Lalique (1860-1945) « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » Mint Green 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
on May 5, 1945.
He studied drawing and goldsmithing at the School of Decorative Arts in Paris.
He
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
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H 1.97 in Dm 10.24 in
Sam Jagoda Brutalist Sculpture
By Dr. Sam Jagoda 1
Located in Dallas, TX
-like form that also has bird and insect qualities. Perfect for indoors or outdoors. The 1/4" steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
outstanding decorative techniques. The front and reverse are set with hardstone panels, depicting flowers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Foster & Bailey 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Round Box In .925 Sterling
By Foster and Bailey
Located in Miami, FL
featuring naturalistic motifs such as flowers, birds, and insects. One of Foster and Bailey's most popular
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Foster & Bailey 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Round Box .925 Sterling
By Foster & Partners
Located in Miami, FL
of their designs featuring naturalistic motifs such as flowers, birds, and insects. One of Foster and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Brass Box Hercules Scarab by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
, and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world.
The color of the shagreen is natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Brass and Shagreen Box HERCULES SCARAB by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
, and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world.
The color of the shagreen is Olive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Elegant Jay Strongwater Polychrome Enamel Candelabra with Pomegranate and Flora
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Tustin, CA
encrusted insect on one of the pomegranates. Hallmarked on the bottom with "Jay Strongwater" copyrighted
Category
2010s American Decorative Objects
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Regency English Penwork Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
would often depict people, landscapes, birds, insects, plants, flowers, and animals, as well as stories
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sycamore
German Majolica Swallows Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German majolica aqua plate with birds swallow and insect circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of animals made of steel, copper, Shibuchi (a silver and
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
(which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of animals made of steel
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amanita Muscaria Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
series of bronze sculptures playfully imagines the plants, fungus and trees as insect or mammalian-like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 23.5 in W 5 in D 8 in
Bee
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation depicting a bee, part of the Awesome Insects collection. A surprising decorative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mycorrhiza Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
bronze sculptures playfully imagines the plants, fungus and trees as insect or mammalian-like creatures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gossamer Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
bronze sculptures playfully imagines the plants, fungus and trees as insect or mammalian-like creatures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15.8 in W 5 in D 5.6 in
Pan-Sentience Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
series of bronze sculptures playfully imagines the plants, fungus and trees as insect or mammalian-like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 24 in W 6.7 in D 6.5 in
China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
superb set of Chinese watercolours of flowers and insects are painted on pith paper and conserved onto
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
H 13.25 in W 16.75 in D 0.75 in
Perry Policicchio Carved Koa Wood Decaying Tooth Sculpture
Located in Gardena, CA
Tooth with Insects by Perry Policicchio (born 1960), Hawaiian, whimsical large carved molar
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Three Small Antique Standing Frames, Painted Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
, "Zoo.I.H.E.". Could be used for vintage photos, tiny portraits, medals, insects, fibers, ephemera and the
Category
20th Century American Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper
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
Important Sculpture "Women Nature" on its Pedestal Table by Paolo Orlando
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bronze, painting in malachite and resin, rock crystal, natural amethyst and small insect in bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Cold-Painted Ceramic Beetle Sculpture by Ernest Dubois
By Ernest Dubois
Located in North Miami, FL
mound. Executed with vivid detail, the insect's anatomy is meticulously rendered, with careful attention
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
Portuguese Palissy Majolica Snake & Bird Wall Pocket
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall pocket which features a nesting bird, a snake and insects
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica
Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Figurine, Matte White
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Rhinoceros beetle in white porcelain, from the awesome insect collection. The insects that made a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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Decorative Insects For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of decorative insects available for sale. Each of these unique decorative insects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and glass. Find 36 antique and vintage decorative insects at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Decorative insects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Decorative insects bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made decorative insects over the years, but those made by George Jones, Choisy-le-Roi and Fives-Lille are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Decorative Insects?
Prices for decorative insects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, decorative insects begin at $34 and can go as high as $21,000, while the average can fetch as much as $785.
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