Skip to main content

Butterfly And Insect

to
45
176
128
123
67
65
61
52
47
38
23
20
18
16
14
13
11
11
10
9
8
6
6
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
17
8
6
5
Sort By
Pr, French Porcelain Bleu Céleste Ground Compotes with Gilt and Enamel Accent
Pr, French Porcelain Bleu Céleste Ground Compotes with Gilt and Enamel Accent

Pr, French Porcelain Bleu Céleste Ground Compotes with Gilt and Enamel Accent

By Minton

Located in Atlanta, GA

with matte and burnished gilt decoration depicting fruiting branches, butterflies, and insects

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Antique Paris Porcelain Coffee Pot Painted with Butterflies and Other Insects
Antique Paris Porcelain Coffee Pot Painted with Butterflies and Other Insects

Antique Paris Porcelain Coffee Pot Painted with Butterflies and Other Insects

Located in Katonah, NY

porcelain. The insects include: Numerous butterflies, dragonflies and lady bugs. The spout in the form of a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Group of Six Insects
Group of Six Insects

Group of Six Insects

By Jacob L'Admiral

Located in London, London

other flying insects. Beautiful depictions of the metamorphoses of butterflies, continuing the fine

Category

1770s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving

Group of Six Insects.
Group of Six Insects.

Group of Six Insects.

By Jacob L'Admiral

Located in London, London

flying insects. Beautiful delineations of the metamorphoses of butterflies, continuing the fine Dutch

Category

1770s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving

French Majolica Flowers and Insects Basket, circa 1880
French Majolica Flowers and Insects Basket, circa 1880

French Majolica Flowers and Insects Basket, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French majolica basket with flowers and butterfly, bug, and insect accents, circa 1880. No

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Majolica

!8th-century Engraved Prints of Exotic Birds by George Edwards (12)
!8th-century Engraved Prints of Exotic Birds by George Edwards (12)

!8th-century Engraved Prints of Exotic Birds by George Edwards (12)

By George Edwards

Located in Downingtown, PA

entomological studies of butterflies and insects. Each piece is housed within a gilded frame featuring an inner

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

!8th-century Engraved Prints of Parrots by George Edwards
!8th-century Engraved Prints of Parrots by George Edwards

!8th-century Engraved Prints of Parrots by George Edwards

By George Edwards

Located in Downingtown, PA

butterflies and insects. Each piece is housed within a gilded frame featuring an inner slip and a classic

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Prints

Materials

Paper

Manner Juste Aurèle Meissonier Large Pair French Ormolu Bronze Dore Candlesticks
Manner Juste Aurèle Meissonier Large Pair French Ormolu Bronze Dore Candlesticks

Manner Juste Aurèle Meissonier Large Pair French Ormolu Bronze Dore Candlesticks

Located in Dublin, Ireland

depicting scroll detail and butterflies and insects. Last half of the 19th century. Condition: These

Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Domed Collection of Bees & Butterflies
Domed Collection of Bees & Butterflies

Domed Collection of Bees & Butterflies

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage glass domes with a collection of Bees and Butterflies. Each insect is placed on a metal

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 (+3) Antique Herend Style Porcelain Butterfly & Floral Dinner Plates
Set of 8 (+3) Antique Herend Style Porcelain Butterfly & Floral Dinner Plates

Set of 8 (+3) Antique Herend Style Porcelain Butterfly & Floral Dinner Plates

By Herend

Located in Atlanta, GA

whimsical insects, including butterflies and bees, adding a dynamic sense of movement and a touch of playful

Category

20th Century British Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.
Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.

Located in Downingtown, PA

and insects and butterflies. They are on acid-free paper and board within their original blue silk

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames
Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Antique Qing Chinese Butterflies Paintings, 19th Century
Antique Qing Chinese Butterflies Paintings, 19th Century

Antique Qing Chinese Butterflies Paintings, 19th Century

Located in Long Island City, NY

butterflies and other insects, unidentified artist late Qing dynasty, 1644 to 1911. All six artworks are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paper

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Carpet in pink and purple tones with blue accents
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Carpet in pink and purple tones with blue accents

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Carpet in pink and purple tones with blue accents

Located in Toronto, CA

with nature details, including flowers, insects, butterflies, and birds. Circa 1930. This rug has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Old Paris Dessert Stands
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Old Paris Dessert Stands

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Old Paris Dessert Stands

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

dessert stands with Old Paris porcelain tiers decorated with butterflies, dragonflies and insects.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen

Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

exceptionally decorated with colorful flowers, birds, butterflies, insects, putti, leaves and foliage. Every

Category

Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Vintage Midcentury Polychrome Enameled Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Vintage Midcentury Polychrome Enameled Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat

Vintage Midcentury Polychrome Enameled Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat

Located in Vero Beach, FL

vibrant colors and lovely details. Multicolored flowers, insects and butterflies symbolize joy, long life

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Fruiting Sloe Berries" by Emile Gallé
Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Fruiting Sloe Berries" by Emile Gallé

Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Fruiting Sloe Berries" by Emile Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in London, GB

theme, with many of his pieces including butterflies, dragonflies and insects. Gallé also often

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Monumental Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vases, circa 1850
Monumental Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vases, circa 1850

Monumental Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vases, circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

deutche-Blumen still-life, all within applied fruit and flower surrounds incorporating butterflies

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish - First Period c1768
Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish - First Period c1768

Worcester Porcelain Leaf Dish - 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

Cabinet Set Seven Antique Porcelain Botanical Plates by Minton Circa 1825
Cabinet Set Seven Antique Porcelain Botanical Plates by Minton Circa 1825

Cabinet Set Seven Antique Porcelain Botanical Plates by Minton Circa 1825

By Minton

Located in Katonah, NY

border. Several plates show butterflies and other insects hovering around the flower. The edge of each

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Dessert Plates
Set of 12 Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Dessert Plates

Set of 12 Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Dessert Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

combination of flowers, leaves, buds, butterflies, grasses and insects- the whole array of the "Japonesque

Category

Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pirkenhammer Porcelain Cabinet Plate
Early 20th Century Pirkenhammer Porcelain Cabinet Plate

Early 20th Century Pirkenhammer Porcelain Cabinet Plate

Located in London, GB

and hand-painted to the centre with sparrows, butterflies, insects and a flowering bough within a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Located in Dublin, Ireland

, insects, butterflies and foliage. Condition: This lamp has been professionally re-gold plated and will

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks in Louis XV Style
19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks in Louis XV Style

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks in Louis XV Style

Located in Paris, FR

with lively foliage. Each candlestick is set on a base richly decorated with butterflies, insects

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Located in Dublin, Ireland

coloured enamels depicting Chinese Figures within interior scenes, other panels with exotic birds, insects

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Located in Dublin, Ireland

coloured enamels depicting Chinese Figures within interior scenes, other panels with exotic birds, insects

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Located in Dublin, Ireland

coloured enamels depicting Chinese Figures within interior scenes, other panels with exotic birds, insects

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880

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

French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880

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

French Gilt Pietra Dura Engraved Bronze Box
French Gilt Pietra Dura Engraved Bronze Box

French Gilt Pietra Dura Engraved Bronze Box

Located in New York, NY

Butterflies Birds and Insects Measures: 7" x 7" x 5"

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Pair of Italian Venetian Gold Micromosaic Wall Plaques Decor
Very Fine Pair of Italian Venetian Gold Micromosaic Wall Plaques Decor

Very Fine Pair of Italian Venetian Gold Micromosaic Wall Plaques Decor

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

/ Early 20th century. Extremely fine detail. With butterflies, dolphins, birds, and insects.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

Pair, Fine 19th Century  Botanical Watercolors
Pair, Fine 19th Century  Botanical Watercolors

Pair, Fine 19th Century Botanical Watercolors

Located in Bellport, NY

pencil drawing; showing blooms,roots and leaves with insects and butterflies;unsigned,finely matted and

Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Pair, Fine 19th Century  Botanical Watercolors
Pair, Fine 19th Century  Botanical Watercolors

Pair, Fine 19th Century Botanical Watercolors

Located in Bellport, NY

pencil drawing;showing blooms,roots and leaves with insects and butterflies;unsigned,finely matted and

Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Ricepaper Paintings
Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Ricepaper Paintings

Set of Eight 19th Century Chinese Ricepaper Paintings

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

, butterflies and other insects. From the studio of Yungqua Canton – Circa 1850. Yungqua (active mid-19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

"The fruit basket", Painting by Julie Ribault
"The fruit basket", Painting by Julie Ribault

"The fruit basket", Painting by Julie Ribault

Located in Paris, FR

leaves, a butterfly and an insect. Signature on the canvas in the lower right corner. Modern frame in

Category

Antique 1820s French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings
Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings

Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings

Located in Atlanta, GA

with over the top imaginative depictions of cranes, butterflies, insects, flowers and unique birds.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

A Pair of Large Chinese Watercolours on Paper
A Pair of Large Chinese Watercolours on Paper

A Pair of Large Chinese Watercolours on Paper

Located in Downingtown, PA

studies of flowering stems surrounded by butterflies and other insects within blue silk ribbon and framed

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Drawings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Mezzaro Wall Hanging, c. 1840, with Brilliant Colors • Palampore
Mezzaro Wall Hanging, c. 1840, with Brilliant Colors • Palampore

Mezzaro Wall Hanging, c. 1840, with Brilliant Colors • Palampore

Located in Charlottesville, VA

by a large flowered border of peonies, roses, and carnations on branches with peacocks, insects

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Italian Scagliola Marble Specimen Decorated Dining Table On Ming Style Base
Italian Scagliola Marble Specimen Decorated Dining Table On Ming Style Base

Italian Scagliola Marble Specimen Decorated Dining Table On Ming Style Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

central medallions and surrounded by butterflies, animals, other birds and insects that are labeled above

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Hermes Silk Scarf Cave Felem - Black Gold - NEW Care TAG GRAIL!!!
Hermes Silk Scarf Cave Felem - Black Gold - NEW Care TAG GRAIL!!!

Hermes Silk Scarf Cave Felem - Black Gold - NEW Care TAG GRAIL!!!

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

floors. Around the border, small creatures—mice, butterflies, insects and a snail—add wit and movement to

Category

2010s French Scarves

Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque
Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque

Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Framed Victorian butterfly and insect taxidermy plaque, numerous exotic examples mounted under an

Category

Antique 1890s American High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects
Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A set of eight Chinese rice paper paintings of butterflies and insects, 19th century, in giltwood

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Wings of Knowledge: A 19th-Century Study of Butterflies and Insects
Wings of Knowledge: A 19th-Century Study of Butterflies and Insects

Wings of Knowledge: A 19th-Century Study of Butterflies and Insects

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Study of Butterflies and Insects This finely executed entomological painting presents

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain Cachepot with Gilded Handles and Butterflies
Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain Cachepot with Gilded Handles and Butterflies

Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain Cachepot with Gilded Handles and Butterflies

By Herend

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

-painted songbirds perched on leafy branches, surrounded by colorful butterflies and insects. Crafted in

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Rococo Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Large Raymor 1960s Italian Turquoise Ceramic Lamp
Large Raymor 1960s Italian Turquoise Ceramic Lamp

Large Raymor 1960s Italian Turquoise Ceramic Lamp

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful large-scale Italian turquoise ceramic lamp with hand-painted plants, butterflies and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Rothschild Tea for Two Set
Herend Rothschild Tea for Two Set

Herend Rothschild Tea for Two Set

By Herend

Located in Lambertville, NJ

cups and two saucers with hand painted birds, butterflies and insects. The cost is for the entire set

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Armorial Plate, circa 1800
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Armorial Plate, circa 1800

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Armorial Plate, circa 1800

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

the famille rose palette with butterflies and insects within a stylized dragon and Greek key patterned

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Floral Still Life Paintings in the Style of Cecil Kennedy
Pair of English Floral Still Life Paintings in the Style of Cecil Kennedy

Pair of English Floral Still Life Paintings in the Style of Cecil Kennedy

By Cecil Kennedy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

assorted butterflies and insects. Unsigned Oil on canvas 12" x 16" Custom framed 20" x 24".

Category

20th Century English Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Chelsea Botanical Hans Sloane Porcelain Plate, circa 1755
Chelsea Botanical Hans Sloane Porcelain Plate, circa 1755

Chelsea Botanical Hans Sloane Porcelain Plate, circa 1755

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

botanical designs with butterfly and insect after Sir Hans Sloane dating from circa 1755. The plate has a

Category

Antique 1750s English Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Watercolours in Album, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Watercolours in Album, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Watercolours in Album, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

torture scene; a butterfly landing on a large pink bloom; a collection of butterflies and insects; a fish

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Butterfly And Insect", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Butterfly And Insect For Sale on 1stDibs

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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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
    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 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 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 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 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.