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Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

the plate is adorned with a polychrome design of butterflies surrounded by sakura flowers on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Early 20th century French set of 12 Limoges Porcelain Desert Plates, 1920s
Early 20th century French set of 12 Limoges Porcelain Desert Plates, 1920s

Early 20th century French set of 12 Limoges Porcelain Desert Plates, 1920s

By Limoges

Located in LEGNY, FR

. Spring decoration, flowers, butterflies and insects. Signature of the designer MC on some plates. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1920s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Framed Botanicals
Pair of 18th Century Framed Botanicals

Pair of 18th Century Framed Botanicals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of 18th century hand tinted lithographs have butterflies and insects throughout. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Framed Still Life Painting of a Variety of Wildflowers in a Brown Vase with Inse
Framed Still Life Painting of a Variety of Wildflowers in a Brown Vase with Inse

Framed Still Life Painting of a Variety of Wildflowers in a Brown Vase with Inse

Located in Queens, NY

butterflies and insects in a yellow and beige double mat and rectangular giltwood frame.  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Giltwood, Paper

Early 19thc Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate
Early 19thc Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate

Early 19thc Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate

Located in Savannah, GA

insects in the center. The border features eight cartouches alternating with birds, butterflies and

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Rose Mandarin Footed Fruit Bowl*, Circa 1850
19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Rose Mandarin Footed Fruit Bowl*, Circa 1850

19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Rose Mandarin Footed Fruit Bowl*, Circa 1850

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

tracing in their hair. Completed with a continuous border of birds, flowers, butterflies and insects

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s
Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

collection of butterflies and insects, each carefully pinned and labelled, with many handwritten dates

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Birch

Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

-appliqué design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining experience or as

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Yellow Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'x11'6'' Knotted Wool Carpet
1920s Yellow Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'x11'6'' Knotted Wool Carpet

1920s Yellow Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'x11'6'' Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

butterflies and insects complete the naturalistic scene. Woven with a luxurious pile, this rug offers both

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining experience or as whimsical wall decor to

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining experience or as whimsical wall decor to

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Butterfly Brooch with pearls and diamonds insect
Vintage Butterfly Brooch with pearls and diamonds insect

Vintage Butterfly Brooch with pearls and diamonds insect

Located in Milano, MI

Vintage brooch depicting a butterfly set in 18ct two tone gold, finely decorated with huit-huit cut

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Cut Steel Hairpin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insect Horn
Antique Cut Steel Hairpin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insect Horn

Antique Cut Steel Hairpin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insect Horn

Located in Munich, Bavaria

is decorated with a butterfly made from small facetted steel nails that were riveted onto a brass

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Vanity Items

Materials

Cut Steel

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

Located in Downingtown, PA

composition of colorful butterflies and insects resting on or flying near various Chinese flowers and foliage

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

, butterflies and insects, the rim with a broad continuous border of fruiting vine, prunus and bamboo. Period

Category

Antique 1720s East Asian Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish
18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish

18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall, James Giles

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

butterflies and insects among raised leaf and rosebud decoration, set within a delicately gilded scalloped rim

Category

Antique 1770s English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Harvest. No.2, Oil Painting
Harvest. No.2, Oil Painting

Harvest. No.2, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

, watermelon, dragon fruit, pomegranate, peach, lychee, bug, butterfly, insect, still life, classical, oil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Polychrome "Insect" Vase by Jesus Trevizo
Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Polychrome "Insect" Vase by Jesus Trevizo

Small Mata Ortiz Pottery Polychrome "Insect" Vase by Jesus Trevizo

By Mata Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful small Mata Ortiz pottery polychrome "insect" (butterfly, dragonfly and ladybug) vase with

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Vases

Materials

Pottery

Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Johnny B. Butterfly
Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Johnny B. Butterfly

Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Johnny B. Butterfly

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Alcamo, IT

insects are handcrafted models attached with thin rods to the white ring. The butterflies’ height can be

Category

2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates
Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates

Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, walnuts, pea pod, lavender spike • Insects: purple-and-yellow butterfly, yellow butterfly, blue fly

Category

Antique 19th Century European Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Dresden Ruffled Serpentine Floral Butterfly Bowl Compote 9"
Antique German Dresden Ruffled Serpentine Floral Butterfly Bowl Compote 9"

Antique German Dresden Ruffled Serpentine Floral Butterfly Bowl Compote 9"

Located in Dayton, OH

ruffled edge design, gold trim, flowers and insects (butterflies, ladybugs, moths). DIMENSIONS 9” x 8.5

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chelsea Porcelain Damasked or Molded Octagonal Plate with Butterfly
Antique Chelsea Porcelain Damasked or Molded Octagonal Plate with Butterfly

Antique Chelsea Porcelain Damasked or Molded Octagonal Plate with Butterfly

By Chelsea Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

' manner molding throughout, a painted butterfly and other insect to the center, and painted floral sprays

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Beautiful Original Antique Print of Butterflies, 1774
Rare and Beautiful Original Antique Print of Butterflies, 1774

Rare and Beautiful Original Antique Print of Butterflies, 1774

Located in Langweer, NL

) studied the life-cycle and metamorphosis of a number of species of butterflies, moths and other insects

Category

Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Spill Vase in Mazarine Butterflies Ptn, Ca 1818
Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Spill Vase in Mazarine Butterflies Ptn, Ca 1818

Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Spill Vase in Mazarine Butterflies Ptn, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a small spill vase, hand painted in the gold flowers, insects and butterflies pattern

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

KROMA -  The Butterflies - Marpesia cosita-R
KROMA -  The Butterflies - Marpesia cosita-R

KROMA - The Butterflies - Marpesia cosita-R

Located in New York, NY

This image is from the series "Kroma". Pascal Goet looks for flowers, butterflies and other insect

Category

2010s Minimalist Color Photography

Materials

Color, Dye Transfer

Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer
Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer

Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

birds with some insects and butterflies. The cup as well as the saucer have a gilt serpentine rim. The

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Chinese Famille Rose Floral & Fauna Polychrome Garden Stool Seat 18"
Mid Century Chinese Famille Rose Floral & Fauna Polychrome Garden Stool Seat 18"

Mid Century Chinese Famille Rose Floral & Fauna Polychrome Garden Stool Seat 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

, roses, bushes, butterflies and other insects. Decorated with riveted accents and pierced designs

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Porcelain Baskets, Derby, circa 1760
Pair of English Porcelain Baskets, Derby, circa 1760

Pair of English Porcelain Baskets, Derby, circa 1760

Located in New York, NY

Decorated with butterflies, insects and cherries on the interior, with a yellow ground basket

Category

Antique 1760s English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Small French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890
Small French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890

Small French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Majolica cache pot attributed to Onnaing, circa 1890. Decorated with butterfly,insect

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century English Hand Painted Coalport Porcelain Oval Vase
19th Century English Hand Painted Coalport Porcelain Oval Vase

19th Century English Hand Painted Coalport Porcelain Oval Vase

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

with all over floral hand painting with raised beading on the body. A few hand painted insects and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Cameo Vase Entitled "Moon Vase" by Emile Gallé
Early 20th Century Cameo Vase Entitled "Moon Vase" by Emile Gallé

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Porcelain "Pronk Arbor" Dish, Qianlong Period, c 1738, China
Chinese Export Porcelain "Pronk Arbor" Dish, Qianlong Period, c 1738, China

Chinese Export Porcelain "Pronk Arbor" Dish, Qianlong Period, c 1738, China

By Cornelis Pronk

Located in Austin, TX

. The border decorated with a series or reserves painted with images of flowers, fruit, and insects

Category

Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Kangxi Mark & period Plate or Dish Porcelain Blue & White, Ca 1700
Chinese Kangxi Mark & period Plate or Dish Porcelain Blue & White, Ca 1700

Chinese Kangxi Mark & period Plate or Dish Porcelain Blue & White, Ca 1700

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

mound with a rock and with a butterfly and other insects around the flowers, all within two sets of

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yongzheng Rouge De Fer Porcelain Rooster Vase, 1723-1735
Chinese Yongzheng Rouge De Fer Porcelain Rooster Vase, 1723-1735

Chinese Yongzheng Rouge De Fer Porcelain Rooster Vase, 1723-1735

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

pair of roosters perched on rocks, surrounded by a pair of large butterflies, insects and sprays of

Category

Antique 1740s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Glass Vase Entitled "Blue Flower Vase" by Emile Gallé
Early 20th Century Glass Vase Entitled "Blue Flower Vase" by Emile Gallé

Early 20th Century Glass Vase Entitled "Blue Flower 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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760
English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760

English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760

Located in New York, NY

Finely painted with insects, butterflies and caterpillars. The border molded with leaf decoration

Category

Antique 1760s Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Footed Porcelain Cachepot Handles
Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Footed Porcelain Cachepot Handles

Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Footed Porcelain Cachepot Handles

By Anna Weatherley Designs

Located in Toronto, ON

. Featuring hand painted butterflies, insect and floral motifs. Anna Weatherley has been designing and

Category

2010s American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Rose Medallion Lidded Water Bottle, 19th Century
Rose Medallion Lidded Water Bottle, 19th Century

Rose Medallion Lidded Water Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Southall, GB

decoration and butterfly, bird, insect and floral vignette decoration. Perfect from home design and

Category

Antique 19th Century European Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish with Fancy Birds Decoration - First Period c1768
Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish with Fancy Birds Decoration - First Period c1768

Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish with Fancy Birds Decoration - First Period c1768

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Pattern : Worcester fancy birds on moulded leaf dish surrounded by insects and butterflies. Condition

Category

Antique 1760s British George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Six 19th Cent. Copeland Porcelain Bowls with Hand Painted Birds of Paradise
Six 19th Cent. Copeland Porcelain Bowls with Hand Painted Birds of Paradise

Six 19th Cent. Copeland Porcelain Bowls with Hand Painted Birds of Paradise

By Copeland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

alternating floral garlands and underglaze cobalt blue cartouches that are decorated with gilt insects. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Cachepots
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Cachepots

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Cachepots

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

painted and has butterflies and 2 insects outside the cachepot and inside has each cachepot different

Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton lemons gold & silver hand painted  Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
Minton lemons gold & silver hand painted  Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the butterfly and insect you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and paint, every butterfly and insect was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer butterfly and insect, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A butterfly and insect made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made butterfly and insect has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herend are consistently popular.

How Much is a Butterfly And Insect?

Prices for a butterfly and insect start at $120 and top out at $53,600 with the average selling for $3,550.
Questions About Butterfly And Insect
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A butterfly leaf is a leaf in the center of a table that has a central seam and so can be folded and stored under the table top when not in use. It is called “butterfly” because when the leaf is opened to be put in place, it resembles a pair of wings.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butterfly box is a nesting box built for butterflies to have shelter during nasty weather. These boxes are usually made of wood and have multiple vertical openings for butterflies to enter. These boxes will not only add up the beauty of your garden but also will help the population of butterflies to sustain. Shop a range of butterfly boxes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Butterfly hook is a hook that can be mounted on walls, shelves or cupboards and used for hanging bags, coats and hats. The two spreading wings of the butterfly hook make it very functional and also aesthetically appealing. It is easy to install and will blend well into any furniture style. Shop on 1stDibs for butterfly hooks today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Why there are so many insects in Dutch flower paintings is a matter of debate among art historians. Some feel that Dutch artists painted the insects in great detail simply to show their skill or to depict the flowers in the most natural way possible. Others believe the insects may have deeper symbolism. They could represent the interconnectedness of life or be reminders of death. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What butterfly necklaces mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people associate butterflies with change and rebirth because of the life cycle of the butterfly, which starts out its life as a caterpillar. You'll find a variety of butterfly necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy made the butterfly chair. The three architects created the design in 1938 at their firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their design draws inspiration from Joseph Beverly Fenby's Tripolina chair produced in 1877. Shop a variety of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Butterfly chairs were popular in the 1950s. Due to a renewed interest in mid-century modern design, the chairs are also used to decorate homes today. The original name of the butterfly chair is the BKF after its three designers, Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. You'll find a range of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether or not Butterfly chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Many people find that the way the upholstery of the Butterfly chair hangs from its metal frame provides plenty of support for the body. Plus, its sling design invites users to settle in and relax. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Butterfly chair, also known as the BKF or Hardoy chair, was made in 1938 in Buenos Aires. It is recognizable by its metal frame and suspended seat, created by the large sling of material hung from the frame’s highest points. Shop the unique style from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What wearing a butterfly necklace means is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people see butterflies as symbols of freedom and hope, while others believe they represent change. Shop a collection of necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    How you tell if a Butterfly chair is real depends on what you mean by the term "real." If by real you mean an authentic Knoll Butterfly chair produced from 2018 and onwards, first look for the Knoll label found under the seat. Compare this label to images found online to begin to assess its authenticity. Then, examine the metal frame of the chair. An authentic Knoll Butterfly chair will be evenly polished and show no imperfections, such as highly visible welding marks. Any flaws will usually indicate that a piece is counterfeit. On the other hand, if by real you mean an original Butterfly chair made by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, the answer is that your chair is unlikely to be. The designers only created three Butterfly chairs, which are all part of museum collections. To learn more about the age and maker of your Butterfly chair, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Knoll Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell a real Hardoy Butterfly chair, examine the frame closely. An authentic chair will have a sturdy steel frame. If the metal seems flimsy or thin, it will unlikely be a genuine Hardoy. In addition, real Butterfly chairs are free of joints and hinges, so you can generally conclude that a chair is a reproduction if you spot either. If you'd like a professional opinion on your chair, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a range of BKF Hardoy Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.