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Double Chanel Butterflies Glass Box Frame Wall Decoration
By Olivier Violo
Located in Paris, FR
Wall decoration double Chanel butterflies under glass box frame, anti UV glass, with real
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

"Curiosity" cabinet by Erwan Boulloud
By Erwan Boulloud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Curiosity" cabinet with 2 doors, in brass with authentic butterflies under glass covers. Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

"Curiosity" cabinet by Erwan Boulloud
"Curiosity" cabinet by Erwan Boulloud
H 69.3 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
Nippon Art Nouveau Style Butterfly Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous Nippon Art Nouveau style butterfly vase. Fully marked on base for having
Category

Mid-20th Century Macanese Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Nippon Art Nouveau Style Butterfly Vase
Nippon Art Nouveau Style Butterfly Vase
H 14.25 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Butterfly table lamp Sign: Le Verre Francais France, 1923, Style: Art Nouveau
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Francais- Charder Schneider Autora: Marie Christine Joulin- Gerold Maier Le Verre cameo glass was a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Brazilian Inlaid Wood Tray with Real Morpho Butterfly Wings
Located in Pulborough, GB
butterfly wings that have been expertly encapsulated under glass inlays within the wooden framework. The
Category

20th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood

Harrach Glass Vase Decorated with Birds in Branches c1890
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Good example of a footed enamelled green glass vase by Harrach c1890. The vase is decorated with a
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ulysse Butterflies Glass Box Frame
By Olivier Violo
Located in Paris, FR
Frame Ulysse butterflies glass box wall decoration with real Ulysse butterflies from breeding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Ulysse Butterflies Glass Box Frame
Ulysse Butterflies Glass Box Frame
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in
Morphos Butterflies Glass Box Frame
By Olivier Violo
Located in Paris, FR
Frame Ulysse Morphos glass box wall decoration with real Ulysse butterflies from bredding farms
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Morphos Butterflies Glass Box Frame
Morphos Butterflies Glass Box Frame
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 2.76 in
Butterflies AC DC Guitar
Located in Paris, FR
farms, cites are provided for the butterflies. Art work under glass frame box, box included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Butterflies AC DC Guitar
Butterflies AC DC Guitar
H 54.06 in W 27.68 in D 7.37 in
Legacy of Elegance: 19th C. Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plate Namikawa Yasuyuki
Located in New York, NY
composition of vibrant flowers and delicate butterflies meticulously crafted using the cloisonné technique
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in New York, NY
, butterflies, plants, etc. There is a small, script barely noticeable monogram (RFG) just below the hinged lid
Category

Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Italian Coffee Pot, Coppellotti Manufacture, Lodi, Circa 1740
By Antonio Maria Coppellotti
Located in Milano, IT
some small trees. The composition is completed by insects and butterflies, some of which are painted on
Category

Antique 1730s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Embroidered Placemat, Handmade in France, Design Sarah Espeute, Limited Edition
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
mechanical side that balances with the rustic and raw aspect of the fabric. The “butterfly” yoke echoes the
Category

2010s French Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Linen

Maiolica Oval Tray, Felice Clerici Manufactory, Milan, Circa 1770-1780
By Felice Clerici
Located in Milano, IT
, ribbons and lotus flowers, as well as a butterfly with Western characteristics. This is much closer to the
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Les Paul & Blue Butterflies Guitar
Located in Paris, FR
butterflies from farms, no cites are required for these butterflies. Art work under glass frame box on wooden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Les Paul & Blue Butterflies Guitar
Les Paul & Blue Butterflies Guitar
H 81.5 in W 27.68 in D 7.49 in
Set of 11 Porcelain Pinder Bourne and Co Desert Plates, 1880s
By Pinder, Bourne & Co
Located in LEGNY, FR
. Apollo Model. Butterfly, dragonfly and flowers decoration. Numbered and Stamped of the English
Category

Antique 1880s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Framed Needlework of Butterflies
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian needlepoint image of butterflies in a burl wood frame under glass. The oval wool
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Ridgway Hand Coloured Porcelain Teapot and Stand
By J & W Ridgway
Located in East Geelong, VIC
160 mm (6.25 inches) to the top of the butterfly knop and the stand has a diameter of 183 mm (7.25
Category

Antique 1820s English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and flowering cherry growing from a rocky outcrop, with a butterfly in flight above the large orange
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Genaro Alvarez Six Piece Butterfly Mosaic Cocktail Table Mexico 1950s
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Camden, ME
Six Piece Studio Mosaic table by Genaro Alvarez composed of intricate inlaid glass mosaic designs
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

HETTIER-VINCENT French Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Ceiling-Light, 1925
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French mid-century butterfly pendant ceiling-light by Hettier-Vincent, France, ca.1925. Glass
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

“Fallen Butterflies” Limited Edition Photograph by Cuco de Frutos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
butterflies. Archival Print on Fujiflex Crystal Archive Glossy. Signed by artist. Limited edition 2 of 17
Category

2010s American Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Painting Pink Green Blue Flowers with Butterfly Emil Fiala Vienna 1930s
By Emil Fiala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco painting watercolor on cardboard with passe-partout under glass framed, by Emil Fiala
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Hermann Michel French Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Glass vase by Hermann Michel, 12, rue Martel, Paris, France, ca.1930. Three flowers and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Schneider Art Deco Glass Paste Night Light
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco night light, circa 1925. Blue-speckled purple glass paste, wrought iron frame. Signed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Phateon, a steel & glass train / locomotive inspired sculpture by Jon Lewis
By Jon Lewis
Located in London, GB
'Phateon' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Jon Lewis, created from cast glass, steel
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Apertura Slate 04, Grey & Rust Glass and Steel Abstract Sculpture by Jon Lewis
By Jon Lewis
Located in London, GB
television glass, cast iron and steel. The top section is held in place upon the metal base below by a
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Apertura Stone Grey 07, a Rust & Grey Glass and Steel Sculpture by Jon Lewis
By Jon Lewis
Located in London, GB
handblown television glass, cast iron and steel. The top section is held in place upon the metal base
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

English Cameo Glass Vase Entitled 'Oleander' by Thomas Webb
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in London, GB
A dramatic late 19th Century red decorative glass vase with white cameo casing cut through with a
Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Emile Galle, A Rare & Important Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass Vase
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French "Japonsime" Emile Galle Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass vase
Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Attributed to Daum Nancy Glass Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Coffee Table Attributable to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
clear glass. The centre has a beautifully crafted butterfly and when the table it illuminated it creates
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Fabric with Bird in Custom Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
depicting a bird perched on a tree branch, surrounded by flowers, a butterfly and bamboo. Immerse yourself
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Two Snuff Bottles Painted From Inside Boys In Games
Located in Somis, CA
These two crystal glass bottles are works of art painted from the inside by a skilled artist
Category

2010s Chinese Bottles

Materials

Agate

Canadian School Color Pencil, Graphite & Watercolor Drawing, Unsigned, 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
realistic detail - featuring a garden in full bloom with two rabbits and a butterfly - professionally
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Drawings

Materials

Glass, Softwood, Paper

Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century. Case with lid at the top and
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Carriage Clocks and T...

Materials

Metal, Other

Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Carriage clock with case. 19th century
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
glass signed Schneider. In perfect condition and electrified. Width: base 15 x 15 cm Height: 48 cm
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Schneider Et Olié Lampe double Art Nouveau
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
double art nouveau lamp, circa 1915 Wrought iron foot with floral decoration, stamped Olié. Glass
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster Vases Enameled Republic Vases a Pair
By Carole Stupell, Camille Fauré
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
leaf, gold gilded bronze, cloisonne, enemaled, glass Style: Chinese republic, Antique, Arts & Craft
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Baroque Vases

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Schneider art deco bowl on wrought iron base
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Schneider orange tango and yellow bowl on a wrought iron base with 3 coloured glass balls. Signed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wrought Iron

Schneider Pair of Art Deco Night Lights
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
with its “butterfly” decoration created around 1925 representing red and blue insects on a cloudy azure
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Le Verre Français Art Deco Chandelier Aubépine Model
By Le Verre Francais
Located in NANTES, FR
Chandelier circa 1920 cup and 3 tulips in orange and blue powdered glass emanating with the acid
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Schneider Art Deco Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
with 17 variations of shades against 32 at Schneider. It caused a sensation with its “butterfly
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Schneider Art Deco Lamp
Schneider Art Deco Lamp
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Schneider Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp around 1930. Foot in wrought iron, tulip in white glass paste speckled. Electrified
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Schneider Art Deco Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
glass paste signed Schneider. Electrified and in perfect condition. Height : 31.5 cm Width : 30 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Schneider Art Deco Lamp
Schneider Art Deco Lamp
H 12.41 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Decorative Vases" by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
form of twisted vines and the vases decorated with butterflies and birds with snails around the bases
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
which appeared the two butterflies fluttering dragonflies-arranged with locks. Majorelle, in order to
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, N.V. earthenware vase, ca 1910
Located in Delft, NL
and butterflies in a thin linear decor on a white background under matt glaze. Utility pottery
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Dutch Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, N.V. earthenware vase, 1910-1915
Located in Delft, NL
flowers and butterflies in a thin linear decor on a white background under matt glaze. Utility pottery
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
beveled glass is framed within a finely chased ormolu band with two charming butterflies below. Above is a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Framed Japanese Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
brocade background with gold thread forming clouds and mist, the main composition showcases two butterfly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign Lorenzl
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
demand and became the embodiment of the Art Déco period. Famous amongst these is "The Butterfly Girl
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign Lorenzl
Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign Lorenzl
H 22.45 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
with flowers, birds and butterflies. Opening onto two drawers and a paper filer, the upright-secretary
Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Butterfly Wing and Inlaid Wood Tray
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
fabulous array of delicate butterfly wings laid out in intricate patterns pressed down under glass. In
Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Butterfly Wing and Inlaid Wood Tray
Butterfly Wing and Inlaid Wood Tray
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H 13 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Mandarin Famille Rose Mugs, circa 1860
Located in Sheffield, MA
pagoda having tea, the rim with butterflies and flowers.
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Massive Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, bracketed by borders painted with rich gold butterflies, fruit and flowers, the exterior sides painted with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare E J D Bodley Relief 24 Moulded Pieces Bone China Dessert Service
By Bodley & Sons
Located in London, GB
piece is impressive with flying birds and birds sitting on branches and butterflies set in the season of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Clobbered Squat Jars, circa 1800
Located in Sheffield, MA
fishing pole, fish in the river, pagodas and mountains in the background with butterflies, flowers and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair, Japanese Meiiji Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
with views of Mount Fuji on chrysanthemums and peonies background adorned with colourful butterflies
Category

Antique 19th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Butterfly Engravings
Located in Washington, DC
Hand colored engravings of butterflies and moths. French, 19th century. Floated in black frames
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Drawings

Materials

Parchment Paper

19th Century Butterfly Engravings
19th Century Butterfly Engravings
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
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Butterfly Under Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of butterfly under glass on 1stDibs. A piece of butterfly under glass — often made from glass, wood and art glass — can elevate any home. Find 2 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of butterfly under glass now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of butterfly under glass, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Olivier Violo each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of butterfly under glass that is worth considering.

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A piece of butterfly under glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,304, while the lowest priced sells for $587 and the highest can go for as much as $10,525.
Questions About Butterfly Under Glass
  • 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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, 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.
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    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.
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    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 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.
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    No, cordial glasses are not the same as shot glasses. Typically, cordial glasses feature stems, while shot glasses do not. Normally, people use cordial glasses for serving liqueurs and dessert wines. Shot glasses are generally meant for hard spirits. Shop a range of antique and vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
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    Depression glass refers to any glass made during the period 1929-1939, and the Federal Glass Company was one of the most prolific makers of glass in America during that period. You can identify Federal Glassware by looking for the distinct shield with capital “F” stamped logo somewhere on the piece. Shop vintage Federal Glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A champagne glass, also known as a flute, is a tall and slender stemmed glass used for drinking champagne. A coupe glass is a wider and shorter stemmed glass that is also frequently used for serving champagne. The coupe glass can also be used for cocktails. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of champagne flutes and coupe glasses from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
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    A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.