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Vitra Butterfly

Gio Ponti Christofle Style Brass Vase, Italy 1960s
By Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Germany’s Vitra Design Museum and elsewhere — is the sleek
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Gio Ponti Christofle Style Brass Vase, Italy 1960s
Gio Ponti Christofle Style Brass Vase, Italy 1960s
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H 11.03 in Dm 3.15 in
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
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numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock
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Vitra Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vitra butterfly you’re looking for. A vitra butterfly — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 2 variations of the antique or vintage vitra butterfly you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vitra butterfly you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vitra butterfly made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Vitra, Sori Yanagi and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful vitra butterfly that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vitra Butterfly?

The average selling price for a vitra butterfly at 1stDibs is $875, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $1,395 for the highest priced.