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Framed Butterflies in a Shadowbox
Framed Butterflies in a Shadowbox

Framed Butterflies in a Shadowbox

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful peach and light brown butterflies framed in a black shadowbox frame.

Category

20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

Vintage Wood Framed Butterfly Collection Shadowbox
Vintage Wood Framed Butterfly Collection Shadowbox

Vintage Wood Framed Butterfly Collection Shadowbox

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Wood Framed Butterfly Collection Shadowbox
French, Circa 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century French Shadow Boxes

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Silver-Gilt Enamel Box with Floral, Bird Design
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Silver-Gilt Enamel Box with Floral, Bird Design

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Silver-Gilt Enamel Box with Floral, Bird Design

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century Chinese export silver-gilt and enamel box featuring flowers, birds and butterflies. The box has a blue heart shaped radial design on the lid next to the finial an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Butterfly Lacquer Tea Caddy Tea Chest, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Butterfly Lacquer Tea Caddy Tea Chest, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Butterfly Lacquer Tea Caddy Tea Chest, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A rare Chinese tea chest decorated with East Asian scenes, including temples and pagodas. In the form of a butterfly which, in China, symbolises love and loyalty. Stands on three stu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

René Lalique Boîte "Quatre papillons"
René Lalique Boîte "Quatre papillons"

René Lalique Boîte "Quatre papillons"

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Boîte "Quatre papillons" - Model created in 1911 Box "Four Butterflies" - created in 1911 Model Press-molded white glass (Épreuve en verre blanc moulé-pressé) Signature moulée et ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Butterfly Specimen Box
Butterfly Specimen Box

Butterfly Specimen Box

Located in Washington, DC

A collection of butterflies, mostly from Asia, in original wooden box, with collector's labels.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

Butterfly Specimen Box
Butterfly Specimen Box

Butterfly Specimen Box

Located in Washington, DC

A wooden box with collection of butterflies from Asia and Europe.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

Butterfly Specimen Box
Butterfly Specimen Box

Butterfly Specimen Box

Located in Washington, DC

Striking butterflies from Asia and Europe, labelled and dated from the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Cardboard

Box of World Butterflies
Box of World Butterflies

Box of World Butterflies

Located in Stamford, CT

Box world butterflies framed in a glass front "Cornell Box", circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Box of World Butterflies
Box of World Butterflies

Box of World Butterflies

Located in Stamford, CT

Box world butterflies framed in a glass front "Cornell Box", circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Royal Copenhagen Box with Lid #3633 Butterfly
Royal Copenhagen Box with Lid #3633 Butterfly

Royal Copenhagen Box with Lid #3633 Butterfly

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen box with lid #3633 butterfly. Measures 9 cm and is marked as a second.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Graff Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace with Box
Graff Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace with Box

Graff Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace with Box

By Graff

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Graff Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace With Box A timeless pendant that honors an iconic Graff emblem – a graceful butterfly with outstretched wings, intricately set with pavé di...

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Bag
Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Bag

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Bag features golden butterflies perched on large amber colored crystal stones.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle Box Clutch Satin Small
Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle Box Clutch Satin Small

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle Box Clutch Satin Small

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Wristlet Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 5.5" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Butterfly Knuckle Box Clutch Satin Small Exterior Materia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1973 Round Mirrored Box with 37 Mounted Butterflies
1973 Round Mirrored Box with 37 Mounted Butterflies

1973 Round Mirrored Box with 37 Mounted Butterflies

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering a 1973 round mirrored disc encased in lucite with 37 mounted exotic butterflies. This piece is a showstopper--colorful, unusual, interesting for all ages. The photos make it...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Art

Materials

Lucite, Mirror

Royal Copenhagen Cane Handle with Butterflies in Original Box
Royal Copenhagen Cane Handle with Butterflies in Original Box

Royal Copenhagen Cane Handle with Butterflies in Original Box

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen cane handle with butterflies in original box #454/4. Is in perfect condition.

Category

Antique 1890s Danish Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

82 Specimen Butterfly Display Box, Hand Labeled and Framed, circa 1900
82 Specimen Butterfly Display Box, Hand Labeled and Framed, circa 1900

82 Specimen Butterfly Display Box, Hand Labeled and Framed, circa 1900

Located in Hudson, NY

A wonderful and enchanting shadow box filled with eighty-two butterfly specimens, all pinned and labeled with both latin and common name.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Taxidermy

Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Pink Leather Butterfly Strappy Heels in Box
Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Pink Leather Butterfly Strappy Heels in Box

Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Pink Leather Butterfly Strappy Heels in Box

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Mesh paneling Ankle tie closure Made in Italy Heel height 4.5" Includes original Alexander McQueen box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Gold Filigree Butterfly Cuff Bracelet in Box
Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Gold Filigree Butterfly Cuff Bracelet in Box

Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Gold Filigree Butterfly Cuff Bracelet in Box

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Stunning statement cuff by the late great Alexander McQueen. Dress it up or pare it down, this beautiful piece is a standout accessory you will return to again and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Authentic Gucci Butterfly Heart Necklace Italy w Dust Bag Box SMALL
Vintage Authentic Gucci Butterfly Heart Necklace Italy w Dust Bag Box SMALL

Vintage Authentic Gucci Butterfly Heart Necklace Italy w Dust Bag Box SMALL

By Gucci

Located in Orlando, FL

This necklace features silver hardware and hinged clip closure. It carries as B+ condition rating. Inclusions: Dust Bag Box Sterling Silver Country of Origin: Italy Order Process...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Butterfly Wing and Coral Earrings
Butterfly Wing and Coral Earrings

Butterfly Wing and Coral Earrings

By HCL METAL WORKS

Located in Gorham, ME

They come in their own butterfly specimen box with its genius name label included.

Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Alexander McQueen Skull with Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Alexander McQueen Skull with Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Alexander McQueen Skull with Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Alexander McQueen gun-metal tone necklace with Swarovski crystal encrusted skull featuring a contrasting metal butterfly. Pendant - 1.25" Comes with box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Cigar Box Quilt
Cigar Box Quilt

Cigar Box Quilt

Sold|$1,400

Cigar Box Quilt

Located in Chicago, IL

Highly graphic Quilt composed of Silk Cigar Box Tops dipicting butterflys and Nation's Flags from the 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Quilts

Materials

Silk

Gucci 18 Karat Rose Gold Butterfly Horsebit Ring YBC3910110020
Gucci 18 Karat Rose Gold Butterfly Horsebit Ring YBC3910110020

Gucci 18 Karat Rose Gold Butterfly Horsebit Ring YBC3910110020

By Gucci

Located in Cresskill, NJ

Gucci 18K Rose Gold Butterfly , Horsebit Ring. Gucci Box. Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price $2,220

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

William Spratling Style Abalone Box
William Spratling Style Abalone Box

William Spratling Style Abalone Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass box with beautiful abalone detail. Adorned with 3 brass butterflies.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Decorative Objects

19th Century Canton Laquer Box
19th Century Canton Laquer Box

19th Century Canton Laquer Box

Located in Paris, FR

The border is made of a foliage, flowers, butterflies and squirrels decor. The box inside is in black lacquer with a gold lacquer scroll decor.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chronoswiss Tora GMT Chronograph Steel w/Box & Papers
Chronoswiss Tora GMT Chronograph Steel w/Box & Papers

Chronoswiss Tora GMT Chronograph Steel w/Box & Papers

By Chronoswiss

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Original heavy link rice bracelet with butterfly deployment. Complete with box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Sterling Tea Spoons 14 Pieces with Original Box 1867 by Henry Holland
English Sterling Tea Spoons 14 Pieces with Original Box 1867 by Henry Holland

English Sterling Tea Spoons 14 Pieces with Original Box 1867 by Henry Holland

Located in Redding, CA

This rare Demitasse tea spoon set for twelve complete with sugar tongs and a tea caddy spoon, the silver pieces with a twisted tang and are beautifully chased with decoration of the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

18th Century Chinese Enameled Sweet Meat Dish
18th Century Chinese Enameled Sweet Meat Dish

18th Century Chinese Enameled Sweet Meat Dish

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Hand-painted in pastel colored enamels on a turquoise ground, this lidded box features butterflies at frolic amongst flowers, with five bats surrounding a central red on yellow shou ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Metal

IWC Portuguese 7-day power reserve
IWC Portuguese 7-day power reserve

IWC Portuguese 7-day power reserve

By IWC

Located in West Hollywood, CA

On alligator strap with butterfly deployant. Box and papers included . List $11,000, Super condition very desirable model.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k Rose Gold Necklace
Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k Rose Gold Necklace

Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k Rose Gold Necklace

By Chopard

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The pendant is a gathering of three heart motifs—one cages a floating diamond while the other two are laid with mother of pearl and placed like butterfly wings. Includes: Original B...

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos De Cartier Galbée Small Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos De Cartier Galbée Small Stainless Steel Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos De Cartier Galbée Small Stainless Steel Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Fixed bezel. Silver dial. Butterfly clasp. Comes with box, 5 additional wrist links, certificate and handbook.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clocks

Huge Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Scarf / wrap
Huge Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Scarf / wrap

Huge Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Scarf / wrap

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Newport Beach, CA

The scarf features multi-color floral print with matching floral and butterfly border. YSL box logo is prominently printed at the lower right corner of the scarf.

Category

1970s French Scarves

Cartier Yellow Gold Man's Panther Wristwatch circa 1990s
Cartier Yellow Gold Man's Panther Wristwatch circa 1990s

Cartier Yellow Gold Man's Panther Wristwatch circa 1990s

By Cartier

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very sharp pre-owned condition with tight original bracelet with hidden butterfly deployment buckle. With Cartier box. Medium size man's model, a great over size look for a woman.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Butterfly Box
Art Deco Butterfly Box

Art Deco Butterfly Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautiful and functional enameled butterfly box. Wings open to reveal storage area.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Art Nouveau Figural Butterfly Hinged Box
Italian Brass Art Nouveau Figural Butterfly Hinged Box

Italian Brass Art Nouveau Figural Butterfly Hinged Box

By Ombra Brasic

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th century Art Nouveau Italian brass hinged butterfly box. Incredible piece of sculptural art with great detail all around.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Signed 1984 Judith Leiber Multi-Color Rhinestone Butterfly Box
Vintage Signed 1984 Judith Leiber Multi-Color Rhinestone Butterfly Box

Vintage Signed 1984 Judith Leiber Multi-Color Rhinestone Butterfly Box

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Judith Leiber box features a butterfly design with multi-color rhinestones in a gold-tone setting.

Category

1980s American Pouches and Wristlets

German Sitzendorf Porcelain Butterfly Trinket Box, circa 1940
German Sitzendorf Porcelain Butterfly Trinket Box, circa 1940

German Sitzendorf Porcelain Butterfly Trinket Box, circa 1940

By Sitzendorf

Located in Chicago, IL

Charming hand-painted German Sitzendorf porcelain trinket box, circa 1940. Lid of faceted box features butterfly perched on sunflower in relief.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Hand Painted Butterfly Porcelain Trinket Box with Lid
Limoges Hand Painted Butterfly Porcelain Trinket Box with Lid

Limoges Hand Painted Butterfly Porcelain Trinket Box with Lid

By Limoges 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limoges Hand Painted Butterfly Porcelain Trinket Box with Lid Signed: "Limoges France" Measurments: 4" x 4" x 3" Good Vintage Condition: Please remember all clothes are previously...

Category

1960s French Jewelry Boxes

Set of Six Butterfly Collection Boxes from Paris, circa 1960
Set of Six Butterfly Collection Boxes from Paris, circa 1960

Set of Six Butterfly Collection Boxes from Paris, circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Fabulous sett of collected butterflies in faux snakeskin edged boxes with a neon green welt.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century Gilt Filigree Ormolu Butterfly Musical Casket Jewelry Box
Mid-20th Century Gilt Filigree Ormolu Butterfly Musical Casket Jewelry Box

Mid-20th Century Gilt Filigree Ormolu Butterfly Musical Casket Jewelry Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th century gold gilt filigree ormolu "Butterfly" casket musical jewelry box. This hinged and footed music box features, ornate gilt brass ormolu, floral design over wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Scientific Butterfly Study

Scientific Butterfly Study

Located in New York, NY

Scientific butterfly study. Fantastic condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes

American Sconce Reflector Converted to Butterfly Case, circa 1710
American Sconce Reflector Converted to Butterfly Case, circa 1710

American Sconce Reflector Converted to Butterfly Case, circa 1710

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare William & Mary/Queen Anne style sconce reflector in walnut with pine secondary wood, circa 1710s. The original glass and backboards were converted and adaptively reused to a but...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Antique Swedish Box Carved with Animals
Antique Swedish Box Carved with Animals

Antique Swedish Box Carved with Animals

Located in Port Chester, NY

There is a duck on one end of the box, a butterfly on the other end, and of course, a dog on the front panel and on the top.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1930s Butterfly, Moth and Dragonfly Collection
1930s Butterfly, Moth and Dragonfly Collection

1930s Butterfly, Moth and Dragonfly Collection

Located in Essex, MA

A collection of dried butterfly, moth and dragonfly specimens, circa 1930s, laid down on cotton filling in their original Riker specimen cases, with new glass tops.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass

Butterfly Specimen Box
Butterfly Specimen Box

Butterfly Specimen Box

Located in Washington, DC

A wooden box with collection of butterflies from Asia and Europe.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

1960s Cloisonné Butterfly Sculpture Box
1960s Cloisonné Butterfly Sculpture Box

1960s Cloisonné Butterfly Sculpture Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a fabulous, 1960s Cloisonné butterfly shaped sculptural box. There are four individual lidded 'boxes' that complete the butterflies shape.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Butterflies Specimen Lucite Sculpture Wall Hanging Box
Butterflies Specimen Lucite Sculpture Wall Hanging Box

Butterflies Specimen Lucite Sculpture Wall Hanging Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Butterfly specimen mounted in Lucite. Comprised of colorful real Butterflies mounted as if floating in air in sealed lucite box.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Taxidermy

Materials

Acrylic

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Butterfly Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of butterfly boxes available for sale. The range of distinct butterfly boxes — often made from wood, glass and paper — can elevate any home. Find 91 antique and vintage butterfly boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of butterfly boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Butterfly boxes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Olivier Violo, Erwine & Estelle Laverne and René Lalique each produced beautiful butterfly boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Butterfly Boxes?

Butterfly boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,100, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $300,000.
Questions About Butterfly Boxes
  • 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.