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Superb Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Majolica & Gilt-Metal Jewelry Box
Superb Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Majolica & Gilt-Metal Jewelry Box

Superb Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Majolica & Gilt-Metal Jewelry Box

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

azaleas and other flowers, butterflies and insects. The interior lined with green velvet. London, circa

Category

Vintage 1910s English Aesthetic Movement Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Botanical Large Watercolors on Paper, Set of Four
Chinese Botanical Large Watercolors on Paper, Set of Four

Chinese Botanical Large Watercolors on Paper, Set of Four

Located in Downingtown, PA

than usual Chinese watercolors depict various butterflies and insects such as a dragonfly and cricket

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Japonese Meiji Cloisonne Chargers
Pair of Japonese Meiji Cloisonne Chargers

Pair of Japonese Meiji Cloisonne Chargers

Located in Dallas, TX

enamel cloisonné work comprised of geometric and classical floral designs. Add some birds, butterflies

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases, Covers and Stands
A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases, Covers and Stands

A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases, Covers and Stands

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

finial formed as a large bouquet applied with butterflies and insects, above a gilt enriched, pale

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Lavender Jade Amethyst Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Antique Insect
Lavender Jade Amethyst Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Antique Insect

Lavender Jade Amethyst Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Antique Insect

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Lavender Jade and Amethyst Butterfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Yellow

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bohemian Red Garnet Pearl Butterfly Insect Pendant Or Brooch Silver
Antique Bohemian Red Garnet Pearl Butterfly Insect Pendant Or Brooch Silver

Antique Bohemian Red Garnet Pearl Butterfly Insect Pendant Or Brooch Silver

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Butterfly Insect Pendant

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Vintage English Needlepoint Insect Motif Oval Wastepaper Basket / Trash Can
Vintage English Needlepoint Insect Motif Oval Wastepaper Basket / Trash Can

Vintage English Needlepoint Insect Motif Oval Wastepaper Basket / Trash Can

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

whimsical study in entomology, featuring 25 vibrant depictions of insects, including beetles, butterflies

Category

20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Vintage Group of Real Butterflies
Vintage Group of Real Butterflies

Vintage Group of Real Butterflies

Located in Bellport, NY

A great group of butterflies from around the world,there are 18 in all,with their names listed

Category

20th Century American Primitive Taxidermy

Chinese Qing Kangxi Mark Blue & White Insects & Landscape Porcelain Lidded Jar
Chinese Qing Kangxi Mark Blue & White Insects & Landscape Porcelain Lidded Jar

Chinese Qing Kangxi Mark Blue & White Insects & Landscape Porcelain Lidded Jar

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

with insects and butterflies within a rocky landscape, probably dating from the early to mid-19th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12
Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12

Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12

Located in Pasadena, CA

butterflies and other insects such as caterpillars and flies. A complete set of these painting with finely

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome
Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome

Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome

Located in Philadelphia, PA

scrolling branch handle, etched decoration with butterflies, insects and flowers. Circa 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Guangxu Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Turned Rosewood Base, Later Lamp
Guangxu Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Turned Rosewood Base, Later Lamp

Guangxu Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Turned Rosewood Base, Later Lamp

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

an allover butterfly and moth pattern, each insect uniquely rendered in jewel-like colors. Later

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Unique Nick Jeffrey gold leaf mirrored butterfly installation artwork
Unique Nick Jeffrey gold leaf mirrored butterfly installation artwork

Unique Nick Jeffrey gold leaf mirrored butterfly installation artwork

Located in Highclere, Newbury

natural world. Working with butterflies, insects, flowers and fish, Nick celebrates the colours

Category

2010s British Bohemian Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

18th C. Chinese Porcelain, Famille Rose PLATE, Qing, Qianlong Period
18th C. Chinese Porcelain, Famille Rose PLATE, Qing, Qianlong Period

18th C. Chinese Porcelain, Famille Rose PLATE, Qing, Qianlong Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

four deep pink, fish scale diaper scrolls interspaced with insects and butterfly detail. The plate

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English Wastebasket Trash Can Bird Design
English Wastebasket Trash Can Bird Design

English Wastebasket Trash Can Bird Design

Located in New York, NY

birds on branch with corners featuring insect and butterfly accents. Marked on underside, hand-made

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Four Late 19th Century Lepidopterology & Enthmology Faux Book Box Specimens
Four Late 19th Century Lepidopterology & Enthmology Faux Book Box Specimens

Four Late 19th Century Lepidopterology & Enthmology Faux Book Box Specimens

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good collection of four book boxes, containing pinned butterfly, moth and insect specimens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

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

Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass "Banjo Mountain Vase" by Emile Gallé
Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass "Banjo Mountain Vase" by Emile Gallé

Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass "Banjo Mountain Vase" 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

Japanese Six-Panel Edo Screen Flora Fauna Landscape
Japanese Six-Panel Edo Screen Flora Fauna Landscape

Japanese Six-Panel Edo Screen Flora Fauna Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

painted flowers with birds, insects, and butterflies at a water's edge. Ink and color pigments painted in

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

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

Early 19th Century Naturalist or Collectors Specimen Cabinet
Early 19th Century Naturalist or Collectors Specimen Cabinet

Early 19th Century Naturalist or Collectors Specimen Cabinet

Located in Nantucket, MA

amateur naturalists, collecting rocks, shells, butterflies and other insects, or whatever intrigued their

Category

Antique 1840s North American Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine

"Maxim's, Paris"
"Maxim's, Paris"

"Maxim's, Paris"

By Urbain Huchet

Located in Southampton, NY

, one can find red poppies, lilies, irises, chestnut leaves, dragonflies, butterflies, insects and birds

Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Archival Paper

Large Gucci Flora Print Shawl Scarf
Large Gucci Flora Print Shawl Scarf

Large Gucci Flora Print Shawl Scarf

By Gucci, Vittorio Accornero

Located in Geneva, CH

bouquets of flowers from all four seasons, gracefully surrounded with butterflies, dragonflies, insects and

Category

1970s Italian Shawls

Chinese Celadon Famille Rose Cartouche Shaped Dish, Canton, circa 1820
Chinese Celadon Famille Rose Cartouche Shaped Dish, Canton, circa 1820

Chinese Celadon Famille Rose Cartouche Shaped Dish, Canton, circa 1820

Located in Banner Elk, NC

scattered butterflies, insects, fruit and floral sprays including rose, peony, mallow, chrysanthemum and

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Celadon Ground Famille Rose Square Dish, Canton, circa 1820
Chinese Celadon Ground Famille Rose Square Dish, Canton, circa 1820

Chinese Celadon Ground Famille Rose Square Dish, Canton, circa 1820

Located in Banner Elk, NC

butterflies, insects, fruit and floral sprays including rose, peony, mallow, chrysanthemum, with a stylized

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Egg Stand Cruet 18th century Meissen Style Victorian German Handmade
Porcelain Egg Stand Cruet 18th century Meissen Style Victorian German Handmade

Porcelain Egg Stand Cruet 18th century Meissen Style Victorian German Handmade

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

different insects and butterflies. Lovely gold trimmed finial with on both sides a colorful handpainted

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

12 Minton 19th C. Hand Painted Rose Plates With Gold
12 Minton 19th C. Hand Painted Rose Plates With Gold

12 Minton 19th C. Hand Painted Rose Plates With Gold

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

, further embellished with insects and butterflies. A perfect set of 12 for table or cabinet-or both!

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Platinum, Enamel, Gold

Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamp

Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamp

Located in Dublin, Ireland

, other panels with exotic birds, insects, butterflies and foliage. Condition: This lamp has been

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

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

Majolica Sun Wall Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French yellow Majolica sun plate with a bird, a 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 a bird, a butterfly, insects and grapes, circa 1880.  

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Hermes 'Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident' Scarf
Hermes 'Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident' Scarf

Hermes 'Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident' Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

marble effect complete with a stunning nature motif including flowers, birds, butterflies, and other

Category

1990s French Scarves

Anna Weatherley Hand Painted Budapest Spring Porcelain Covered Dresser Box
Anna Weatherley Hand Painted Budapest Spring Porcelain Covered Dresser Box

Anna Weatherley Hand Painted Budapest Spring Porcelain Covered Dresser Box

By Herend, Anna Weatherley Designs, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

pattern. Model no. M.31. Decorated with butterflies, insects, and flowers. Simply a wonderful porcelain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Seguy's Butterfly and Insect Pochoir Prints
Seguy's Butterfly and Insect Pochoir Prints

Seguy's Butterfly and Insect Pochoir Prints

Located in Larkspur, CA

E. A. Seguy (1889-1985) Set of Six Beautiful and Vibrant BUTTERFLY AND INSECT color

Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects
Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects

Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful mounted rare Bbutterflies insects and shells.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

1970's Ken Scott Bias Cut Butterfly Print Asymmetrical Gown
1970's Ken Scott Bias Cut Butterfly Print Asymmetrical Gown

1970's Ken Scott Bias Cut Butterfly Print Asymmetrical Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wool crepe print with an array of butterflies and insects in shades of sage green, cornflower blue and

Category

1970s Evening Gowns

Art Deco Wedgwood Porcelain Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Bowl
Art Deco Wedgwood Porcelain Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Bowl

Art Deco Wedgwood Porcelain Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Bowl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

exterior painted with a mottled rubyred-gold ground, painted with butterflies and insects, under geometric

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Rothschild Bird Coffee Pot Hand Painted with Two Birds on Both Sides
Herend Rothschild Bird Coffee Pot Hand Painted with Two Birds on Both Sides

Herend Rothschild Bird Coffee Pot Hand Painted with Two Birds on Both Sides

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

, and decorated with butterflies and insects on a white ground. The top of the coffee pot has a raised

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair Of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases
A Pair Of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases

A Pair Of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases

Located in New York, NY

on a white ground interspersed with butterflies and insects. Now mounted as lamps.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Rothschild Bird Covered Bowl with Raised Pink Rose and Rose Bud on Top
Herend Rothschild Bird Covered Bowl with Raised Pink Rose and Rose Bud on Top

Herend Rothschild Bird Covered Bowl with Raised Pink Rose and Rose Bud on Top

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

surrounded by accents of colorful butterflies and insects painted on a white ground. The cover of this piece

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Romantic Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese bird paintings
Chinese bird paintings

Chinese bird paintings

Located in New York, NY

with fruit, butterflies and insects, painted with exceptional attention to detail and vivid color.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Set of Twelve Herend Rothschild Bird Hand Painted Bread or Appetizer Plates
Set of Twelve Herend Rothschild Bird Hand Painted Bread or Appetizer Plates

Set of Twelve Herend Rothschild Bird Hand Painted Bread or Appetizer Plates

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

two birds decorated with accents of colorful butterflies and insects. This set would be a wonderful

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Romantic Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Miniature Antique Herend Rothschild Bird Tureen with Raised Lemon on The Cover
Miniature Antique Herend Rothschild Bird Tureen with Raised Lemon on The Cover

Miniature Antique Herend Rothschild Bird Tureen with Raised Lemon on The Cover

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

butterflies and insects to incorporate the feeling of nature. It is a legend that the glittering necklace you

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Famille Rose Square Canisters, 18th Century
Pair of Famille Rose Square Canisters, 18th Century

Pair of Famille Rose Square Canisters, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Pair of famille rose square canisters painted on each side with birds, butterflies and insects

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Rothschild Bird Covered Sauceboat with Raised Strawberry on the Cover
Herend Rothschild Bird Covered Sauceboat with Raised Strawberry on the Cover

Herend Rothschild Bird Covered Sauceboat with Raised Strawberry on the Cover

By Herend

Located in Boston, MA

of butterflies and insects on a white ground. The top is painted with a pair of birds surrounded by

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Romantic Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Pr Decoupage  GlassTable Lamps
Pr Decoupage  GlassTable Lamps

Pr Decoupage GlassTable Lamps

Located in Culver City, CA

With various bird, butterfly and insect subjects this bold pair of table lamps have character. Each

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

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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
    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 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.