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Early 20th Century Pate de Verre Glass "Dragonfly Pendant" by Amalric Walter
Early 20th Century Pate de Verre Glass "Dragonfly Pendant" by Amalric Walter

Early 20th Century Pate de Verre Glass "Dragonfly Pendant" by Amalric Walter

By Almeric Walter

Located in London, GB

Last of all, the small detail is added for example leaves or flowers or in the case of our plate the butterfly. Before the mould can be made, the entire model is smoothed.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Vintage Wings: The Fritillary and Copper of Morris's 1890 Enchantment
Vintage Wings: The Fritillary and Copper of Morris's 1890 Enchantment

Vintage Wings: The Fritillary and Copper of Morris's 1890 Enchantment

Located in Langweer, NL

The hand-colored plates from Morris's "A History of British Butterflies" are not just scientific illustrations; they are historic documents and a reminder of the diversity that was o...

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Antique 1890s Prints

Materials

Paper

Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan

Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Available in unlimited quantities in choice of fabric or leather, as well as choice of a round brushed aluminum base or butterfly-shaped chrome plated base. Please inquire for pricin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Victorian Era British Lepidoptera: A Hand-Colored Legacy, 1890
Victorian Era British Lepidoptera: A Hand-Colored Legacy, 1890

Victorian Era British Lepidoptera: A Hand-Colored Legacy, 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

The butterflies depicted in the plates are special, both historically in the context of British lepidopterology and scientifically in terms of their morphology and behavior. 1.

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Antique 1890s Prints

Materials

Paper

Exquisite Hand-Colored Lithograph of Japanese Decorative Art, 1884
Exquisite Hand-Colored Lithograph of Japanese Decorative Art, 1884

Exquisite Hand-Colored Lithograph of Japanese Decorative Art, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

This lithograph is a rare and highly collectible piece, ideal for framing and display in any setting. Other plates from "The Ornamental Arts of Japan" that may also be available: ...

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Antique 1880s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Vivid Hand-Colored Lithograph from Audsley’s The Ornamental Arts of Japan, 1884
Vivid Hand-Colored Lithograph from Audsley’s The Ornamental Arts of Japan, 1884

Vivid Hand-Colored Lithograph from Audsley’s The Ornamental Arts of Japan, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

This print is ready to grace the walls of an art lover's home or become a prized addition to any collection. Other plates from "The Ornamental Arts of Japan" that may also be availa...

Category

Antique 1880s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Euphoria Black Lacquer Metal Frame Screen
Euphoria Black Lacquer Metal Frame Screen

Euphoria Black Lacquer Metal Frame Screen

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Materials & Finishes: Panels: Black Lacquer (High Gloss Finish) Frame: Polished Brass (High Gloss Finish) Details: Gold Plated Filigree Butterfly Clean & Care: Wood and la...

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2010s Portuguese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Old Putney Bridge

Old Putney Bridge

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

James Whistler (1834-1903), Old Putney Bridge, 1879, etching and drypoint, signed in pencil with a large, elaborate shaded butterfly, lower right and inscribed imp (also signed with ...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Euphoria Cream Lacquer Screen
Euphoria Cream Lacquer Screen

Euphoria Cream Lacquer Screen

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Materials & Finishes: Panels: Cream (9001) Details: Gold Plated Filigree Butterfly Clean & Care: Wood and lacquered pieces have been stained and/or polished to bring depth...

Category

2010s Portuguese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Table, circa 1900
Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Table, circa 1900

Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Table, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th century French Chinoiserie lacquer and inset mother of pearl side table, the lacquer top depicting Lilly's, butterflies and insets, having silver plated mold...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

The Little Putney
The Little Putney

The Little Putney

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

James Whistler, The Little Putney, 1879, etching and drypoint, signed with the large butterfly lower right (also with the butterfly in the plate).

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Euphoria Black Lacquer Screen
Euphoria Black Lacquer Screen

Euphoria Black Lacquer Screen

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Fascinated with all things wild, from exotic wood textures to the delicate butter fly silhouettes, the intriguing Euphoria Screen captures the mystic and seduction that lies behind t...

Category

2010s Portuguese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Lagoon: Noon

Lagoon: Noon

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

James McNeill Whistler (1830-1903), Lagoon: Noon, etching and drypoint, 1879-1880, signed with the butterfly and inscribed “imp” on the tab [also signed with the butterfly in the pla...

Category

1870s Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Antique Korean Mirror and Cosmetic Box
Antique Korean Mirror and Cosmetic Box

Antique Korean Mirror and Cosmetic Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The surface of this box is covered with Zelkova wood veneer with an expressive and eye-catching grains, contrasting nicely with yellow brass hardware that includes corner plates, but...

Category

20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

James Abbott McNeill Whistler: Firelight: Joseph Pennell, No.1
James Abbott McNeill Whistler: Firelight: Joseph Pennell, No.1

James Abbott McNeill Whistler: Firelight: Joseph Pennell, No.1

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in Soquel, CA

There was an edition of 15 impressions pulled by Way in 1897 and signed by Whistler. 1896 - 1908 edition 1 State. Signed in plate butterfly within image, middle left transfer lithog...

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Vellum, Lithograph

Drury Lane
Drury Lane

Drury Lane

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), DRURY LANE, etching, 1880-81, signed with the butterfly and inscribed imp in pencil [also with the butterfly upper right in the plate], on...

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

The bed is supported by bronze feet, the handles on the armoire are of solid brass with butterfly detail, original plate glass mirror with slight sugaring.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Antique Korean Blanket Chest
Antique Korean Blanket Chest

Antique Korean Blanket Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

The chest also has a butterfly shaped lock plate and is decorated all over with the character "Kan", an auspicious character.

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency 2 Pc China Hutch Cabinet Tamerlane by Thomasville
Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency 2 Pc China Hutch Cabinet Tamerlane by Thomasville

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency 2 Pc China Hutch Cabinet Tamerlane by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Topeka, KS

The legs of the buffet have a “dog bone” or “butterfly” shaped brass plated detail inlaid above the legs AND… the leg shape mimics the shape of those details!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Metal

The Bridge, Santa Maria

The Bridge, Santa Maria

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

James Whistler (1834-1903), The Bridge, Santa Marta, 1879-80, etching with drypoint, printed in sepia on fine laid paper. Signed with the butterfly and inscribed imp on the tab (also...

Category

1870s Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Jay Strongwater Gold Butterfly Painted Enamel and Crystal Cocktail Ring
Jay Strongwater Gold Butterfly Painted Enamel and Crystal Cocktail Ring

Jay Strongwater Gold Butterfly Painted Enamel and Crystal Cocktail Ring

By Jay Strongwater

Located in Milford, DE

A colorful cocktail ring, featuring a butterfly painted in pink and yellow enamel and accented with sparkling crystals.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

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Butterfly Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of butterfly plates available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique butterfly plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Butterfly plates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of butterfly plates to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern butterfly plates are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made butterfly plates over the years, but those made by Wedgwood, Pierre Paulin and Wasmuel Majolica are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Butterfly Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $539, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $30,000 highest priced.