With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the butterfly shadow box you’re looking for. Each butterfly shadow box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
glass and
paper. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage butterfly shadow box you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a butterfly shadow box — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right butterfly shadow box, those designed in
Modern,
Mid-Century Modern and
Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
Prices for a butterfly shadow box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $369 and can go as high as $16,400, while the average can fetch as much as $750.
Antique, new and vintage shadow boxes are an elegant way to present objects of deep importance or beauty in your space. Shadow boxes have long been a military tradition for displaying medals and awards.
Artists such as Joseph Cornell have used shadow boxes because of the dramatic visuals they can achieve as a three-dimensional piece. In recent years, shadow boxes have grown in popularity as home decor. A clean, empty shadow box presents everyone the opportunity to create a personal art piece. What goes into the shadow box solely depends on the artist’s vision, meaning there is no concrete design that each shadow box displays.
Shadow boxes vary in size and style, lending flexibility for different aesthetics in a room. They can also come premade or with only a frame for more customization and personalization. When you’re thinking about how to arrange art in your living room or dining room, integrating shadow boxes into a maximalist approach such as a salon-style gallery wall can add a dramatic touch and draw attention to whatever kind of work you’ve decided to place in the box.
On 1stDibs, find antique, vintage and 21st-century shadow boxes. Shadow boxes are available from a range of creators and in diverse styles, including mid-century modern, Victorian, folk art and more.