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1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
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Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage 1940's Italian Wall Mirror, 5 Piece Butterfly, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sweet Vintage Italian Wall Mirror, Butterly, 1940s. The mirror is made of 5 separate pieces of cut
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940's Large McCoy Butterfly Ceramic Vase In White
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
pieces. By the 1940s, McCoy had fully embraced nature-inspired designs, with butterflies, florals, and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1940's Small McCoy Butterfly Ceramic Vase In White
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
pieces. By the 1940s, McCoy had fully embraced nature-inspired designs, with butterflies, florals, and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch
Located in University City, MO
1940s Massive glittering crystal butterfly brooch The exquisite brooch is encrusted with deep pink
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID WOOD TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly wings
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20th Century Brazilian Taxidermy

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Walnut

Splendid Italian 1940s Flowers and Butterflies Painted Commode
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s flowers and butterflies painted commode.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Retro Topaz Citrine Ruby Diamond Enamel Butterfly Brooch Gold Portuguese 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vibrant Portuguese Retro butterfly brooch, masterfully handcrafted in 19.2kt yellow gold and
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1940s two-piece Hollywood Regency butterfly wing sofa sectional. We have never seen
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
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1940s Japanese Day Dresses

1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch are circa 1900. It was common practice in the 1940's to amalgamate older diamonds and gemstones in
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Turquoise Butterfly Pin 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Amethyst Butterfly Pin 1940s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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Amethyst, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

1940s Brazilian Butterfly Specimens in Teak with Bone Inlays Large Serving Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Brazilian real Butterfly Specimens in Teak Wood with Bone Inlays Large Serving Tray. Glass
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Bone, Glass, Teak

Art Deco Dining Table in Teak, with Butterfly Leaf, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Art Deco dining table from the 1940s, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker, is a stunning fusion
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

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Teak

GIA Certified Carved Omphacite Jade Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's handmade Jade and Pearl Butterfly brooch. 14k yellow and rose gold with cultured
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
USA 1940's. Pavé-set with 8 rubies weighing 0,80 ct., 6 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1,20 ct
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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

American Impressionist Oil Painting, Circa 1940s, "Phlox and Butterflies",
By Ethel Paxson
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Easton Paxson (American, 1885-1982) titled "Phlox and Butterflies", ( Circa 1940s ) is whimsical and
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1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

1940s Pair of Silver Leaf Reverse Painted Art Glass Ballerina & Butterfly Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
butterfly decoupage lamps. Beautifully executed with original gilt brass filigree hardware and fittings
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Handsome Pair of American 1940's Butterfly Wingback Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with tall flared back above a tight seat flanked by scrolled arms with wood accents; raised on tapering square-form legs.
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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies
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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940's American Butterfly Wingback Chairs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of American butterfly wingback chairs. Newly upholstered in light gray color fabric.
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany

1940's Eisenberg Originals Butterfly Beaded Coat & Dress
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in New Hope, PA
butterflies. The matching dress has a salmon colored bodice with a large butterfly on the left shoulder and a
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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1940's Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Rose Gold Vintage Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Colorful and beautifully handcrafted butterfly brooch fashioned in 14 karat rose gold. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Retro 1940's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Black Enamel Vintage Butterfly Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1940's Measures: 5/8 x 5/8 inches including bale Total Weight: 1.0 grams Stock Number
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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Enamel

DANIEL TEIXEiRA 1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WINGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly wings
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20th Century Brazilian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Late Deco 4.60ct Diamond Butterfly Necklace, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This endearing Late Deco butterfly diamond necklace dates back to c.1940s. Forming the body of the
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large paste 'butterfly and flowers' brooch, Trifari, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and magnificent brooch by Trifari, depicting butterflies and flowers encircling a 'pool
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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Base Metal

Vintage Inlaid Wood Tray with Morpho Butterfly Wings, circa 1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
iridescent Blue Morpho Butterfly. Turn the tray and watch the wings shimmer from purple blue to dusty brown
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Vintage 1940s Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

1940S Silk Japanese Kimono With Shadow Butterfly Ikat Lining
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Japanese Kimono With Shadow Butterfly Ikat Lining
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1940s Car Coats

A large gilded sterling silver and coloured paste 'butterfly' brooch, Reja 1940s
By Reja
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very striking sterling brooch of a butterfly, with a large topaz paste 'body' and other clear and
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940's Italian Glass Butterfly Wing Chandelier
By Strada Milano
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1940's Italian pendant chandelier with an enameled aluminum body supporting three brass arms
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Art Deco Butterfly Mirror, 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Puts' a smile on your face, this butterfly mirror, from the 1940s, France. Oak wood.   
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Art Deco Butterfly Mirror, 1940's
Art Deco Butterfly Mirror, 1940's
H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Beaded Butterfly Motif
Located in New Hope, PA
Classic and elegant, this 1940's evening gown has cap sleeves, a self tie at the neckline, a fitted
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Daniel Teixeira Brazilian Inlaid Tray with Real Morpho Butterfly Wings 1940's
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly
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20th Century Brazilian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Brazilian Inlaid Tray Morpho Butterfly Wings C 1940'S Home décor
Located in London, GB
wings of the brilliant iridescent Blue Morpho butterfly. side carrying handles with glass top and wood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Trifari Sterling 1940s Glass Cabochon Diminutive Butterfly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari 1940s Sterling vermeil diminutive butterfly brooch The elegant small scale brooch is
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Retro Three Color Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MASSALONE. Approximately 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" overall. Unique handcrafted estate butterfly brooch circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Ernestine of Salerno White Majolica Butterfly Table Lamp, 1940s
By Ernestine
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Ernestine Cannon of Salerno, Italy handcrafted Majolica Butterfly Bedside Lamp, Made in Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
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1940s Formal Gowns

1980s Loris Azzaro 1940s-Inspired Draped Metallic Butterfly Silk Chiffon Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Loris Azzaro 1940s-inspired draped metallic butterfly silk chiffon gown with sheer beaded
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Italian Silver Gold Vermeil Hand-Painted Rose Butterfly Pin/Pendant 1940s Signed
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful vintage Italian 800 silver & Gold Vermeil (gold overlay on silver) 1940s Pin/Brooch with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Brooches

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Vermeil, Silver

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

1940s large butterfly brooch
By Weiss
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage large rhinestone butterfly brooch from the late 1940s. Unsigned, attributed to Weiss. 2 X
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940s Collection of Rain Forest Butterflies
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite collection of mounted Brazilian butterflies. Letter attached to back lists the Latin
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Vintage 1940s Pink, Green, Clear Crystals Butterfly Brooch – Starret?
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch features a butterfly with pink and clear and green crystal eyes in a pot metal
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940's Purple Butterfly Novelty Beaded Black Rayon Peplum Full-Length Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning 1940's "Princess Royal" designer beaded butterfly novelty gown from the Old Hollywood
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Sterling 3-Dimensional Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is such a unique butterfly from the 1940s. It has a 3-dimensional look where the wings are in
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Sterling Silver

1940s Rare Bes-Ben Butterfly & Leaf Cloche Hat
By Bes-Ben
Located in Rockwood, ON
front forms a stunning and large butterfly that sits jauntily just above the eye. It is profoundly
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1940s Cloche Hats

Italian 1940s Burled Wood Custom Bar with Black Wooden Trim and Butterfly Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
an exquisite bookmark veneer burl wood structure, accented by butterfly arms raised to 39. Why we
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Burl

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1940s Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s butterfly you’re looking for. A 1940s butterfly — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1940s butterfly you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s butterfly is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Knoll and Märta Måås-Fjetterström produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Butterfly?

The average selling price for a 1940s butterfly at 1stDibs is $3,514, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.