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Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and large butterfly hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Ningbo red lacquered four-door wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with butterfly hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty  Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty  Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with butterfly hardware, two drawers, four doors, carved and gilt décor.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Barberini Cabinet with Butterflies
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Barberini Cabinet with Butterflies

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Barberini Cabinet with Butterflies

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

Its surface is alive with a flutter of colorful butterflies—each one delicately hand-painted, each seeming to hover in mid-air as though the cabinet itself has become a resting place...

Category

2010s Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Barberini Small Chalky White with Butterflies Cabinet
Barberini Small Chalky White with Butterflies Cabinet

Barberini Small Chalky White with Butterflies Cabinet

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

Barberini Small Cabinet features a compact design elevated on slim legs, offering an airy presence.

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors
Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors

Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty cabinet from the 19th century with brass butterfly hardware, two drawers over a pair of double doors and distressed brown finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

White-Green Lombardia Bamboo Cabinet with Ferns and Butterflies
White-Green Lombardia Bamboo Cabinet with Ferns and Butterflies

White-Green Lombardia Bamboo Cabinet with Ferns and Butterflies

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

Introducing the large Lombardia Bamboo cabinet, a true delight for your space. Featuring apple-green bamboo and playful butterflies, this whimsical cabinet is a source of joy and amu...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with gilt chinoiserie motifs and scalloped brass hardware.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered cabinet adorned with hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs, this tall storage piece offers both visual richness and practical function.

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small coffer features a floating panel top and two drawers sitting above storage area with three carved panels. The front of the drawers and the lower panels are carved ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant coffer, sometimes called a butterfly cabinet, features a rectangular floating panel top sitting above two drawers, each and fitted with brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Mid Century American of Martinsville Nine Drawer Dresser with Butterfly Joints
Mid Century American of Martinsville Nine Drawer Dresser with Butterfly Joints

Mid Century American of Martinsville Nine Drawer Dresser with Butterfly Joints

By American of Martinsville

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautifully detailed & proportioned American of Martinsville dresser one of the most esteemed furniture producers of the Mid-century era. Featuring a rectangular top accented with bu...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Pink Bamboo Fiesole Chest with Butterflies
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Pink Bamboo Fiesole Chest with Butterflies

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Pink Bamboo Fiesole Chest with Butterflies

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Pink Bamboo Double Fiesole Chest of Drawers with butterflies decor. This eclectic piece will brin...

Category

2010s Italian Other Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Pyramid Shape High Chest with Large Bow or Butterfly Pulls
Mid Century Modern Pyramid Shape High Chest with Large Bow or Butterfly Pulls

Mid Century Modern Pyramid Shape High Chest with Large Bow or Butterfly Pulls

By Paul Evans, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice highly decorative pyramid shape high chest with solid brass hair pin legs and figural hardware.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers
Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

This tall chest of drawers features a dark green patinated finish adorned with a delicate array of colorful butterflies, each detailed with subtle shading to enhance their lifelike a...

Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details

Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of drawers has two doors at top that open to small drawers inside. Below the doors are ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs
ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs

ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Dreamily beautiful and elegant antique Chinese altar table made of solid elm wood, sealed with transparent shellac. It is particularly distinguished by its gorgeous hand-carved flor...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware
Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware

Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage side chest from the mid-20th century, with three drawers and traditional hardware. This mid-20th century Chinese side chest merges traditional aesthetics with functional de...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Petite Italian 1820s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer
Petite Italian 1820s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer

Petite Italian 1820s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian petite walnut commode from the early 19th century, with butterfly veneer and five drawers. Created in Italy during the first quarter of the 19th century, this petite commo...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Three Butterfly Veneered Drawers
Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Three Butterfly Veneered Drawers

Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Three Butterfly Veneered Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Austrian Biedermeier commode from the 19th century, with three drawers and block feet. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier commode features a rectangular ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies

Located in Atlanta, GA

The front of the cabinet is bordered with black lacquer and again with gilded butterflies.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835
Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835 This striking set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian publica...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Located in Plainview, NY

The brass inlay hardware in the shape of a butterfly was common and therefore the cabinet is named after it.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards
Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards

Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Chinese elm side table cabinets with oversized brass butterfly doors A very good looking well made and decorative pair, the...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Large English Cricket Table of Patinated Oak from the Georgian Era
Large English Cricket Table of Patinated Oak from the Georgian Era

Large English Cricket Table of Patinated Oak from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

Below the top is a beautifully crafted primitive storage cabinet, the door with patinated iron butterfly hinges and a swiveling lock.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Butterfly Front
Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Butterfly Front

Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Butterfly Front

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H 48.04 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in

Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Butterfly Front

Located in London, GB

Art Deco vitrine in walnut with glazed front doors having a fretwork design of a butterfly. Also with glazed side panels giving plenty of light.

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Silver Dresser with Butterfly Print in the Style of Rococo
Silver Dresser with Butterfly Print in the Style of Rococo

Silver Dresser with Butterfly Print in the Style of Rococo

Located in San Francisco, CA

An ornate and lavish two-drawer chest in Rococo style. Detailed pulls and leg accents. Butterfly paper in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rococo Dressers

Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl

Unavailable

H 62 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in

Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in SOMIS, CA

Mother-of-pearl encrusted frameworks and gilded figures highlight the theme. Carved butterflies decorate the corners of the cabinet with more butterflies repeated on the lower section.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mid-Century Polished Brass Cabinet with Butterfly Appliques and Brass Legs
Mid-Century Polished Brass Cabinet with Butterfly Appliques and Brass Legs

Mid-Century Polished Brass Cabinet with Butterfly Appliques and Brass Legs

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

Schumacher Mid-Century Polished Brass Cabinet with Butterfly Appliques and Brass Legs Encased in Glass, Made in Belgium.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and large butterfly hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects
Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects

Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects

Located in London, GB

Pair of English Specimen Cabinets of the William IV Period Constructed in goncalo alves, rising from hidden castor shod plinth bases; of ‘Wellington’ type construction, utilizing tw...

Category

Antique 19th Century European William IV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Butterflies
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Butterflies

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Butterflies

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet from the 19th century with hand-painted gilded butterfly décor and large medallion hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterflies
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterflies

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterflies

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with butterfly and floral décor.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts

Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Both the upper and the lower part have multiple decorative white brass mounts. Each features two doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Two-Part Blanked Chest, Brass Butterfly Hardware
Antique Korean Two-Part Blanked Chest, Brass Butterfly Hardware

Antique Korean Two-Part Blanked Chest, Brass Butterfly Hardware

By Santosh Manchanda

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very attractive early 20th century Korean Tansu two-part cabinet with butterfly hardware. Love the color on this piece.

Category

Antique 1890s Korean Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels
Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels

Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Ming-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and dark oxblood patina.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Side Cabinet with Drawers, Shelf & Butterfly Key
Antique Side Cabinet with Drawers, Shelf & Butterfly Key

Antique Side Cabinet with Drawers, Shelf & Butterfly Key

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century with floral motifs, patinated brass hardware and etched butterfly key.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty butterfly cabinet is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty butterfly cabinet is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood and lacquer, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty butterfly cabinet is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood and lacquer, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Double Wide Wedding Chest
Antique Chinese Double Wide Wedding Chest

Antique Chinese Double Wide Wedding Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

Origin: China Age: 20th Century 21.25"L x 53"W x 65.75"H Antique Chinese Double Wide Red Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Brass Hardware. Three Exterior Drawers Four Interior ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Qing-Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with Original Lacquer and Patina
Qing-Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with Original Lacquer and Patina

Qing-Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with Original Lacquer and Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome Qing-Dynasty “Butterfly Cabinet” is from China was made from elmwood and lacquer, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquer Side Cabinet with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Chinese Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquer Side Cabinet with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Chinese Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquer Side Cabinet with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century, with brown lacquer, brass butterfly hardware and three drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Butterfly Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Butterfly Cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood cabinet with exaggerated proportions and wonderful butterfly hardware with hand colored glass insets.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels
A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels

A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Provincial-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and faded oxblood patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet in Marquetry with Iris and Butterfly Motifs, France
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet in Marquetry with Iris and Butterfly Motifs, France

Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet in Marquetry with Iris and Butterfly Motifs, France

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Add a touch of rare elegance to your home with this exquisite Art Nouveau wall cabinet, crafted from fine wood with intricate marquetry featuring stunning iris and butterfly motifs.

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with a Pair of Doors and a Drawer
Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with a Pair of Doors and a Drawer

Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with a Pair of Doors and a Drawer

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully aged Qing dynasty cabinet from Shandong, China made from elmwood, circa 19th century. The piece features a pair of doors, a drawer, a shelf, and a beautifully aged origin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

c.1900 Chinese Red Lacquer 2pc "Butterfly" Cabinet
c.1900 Chinese Red Lacquer 2pc "Butterfly" Cabinet

c.1900 Chinese Red Lacquer 2pc "Butterfly" Cabinet

Located in Highwood, IL

Beautifully hand painted Chinese red lacquer two piece cabinet with a butterfly motif and two fitted interior drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage Chinese red and black lacquer cabinet with hand painted Butterfly detail and brass butterfly hardware.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Brass

English Bamboo Bookshelf with Butterfly Decoupage
English Bamboo Bookshelf with Butterfly Decoupage

English Bamboo Bookshelf with Butterfly Decoupage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique and cheerful little bamboo bookcase from 19th century England. This antique bookshelf has been recently refinished with a black and gold decoupage butterfly motif that is si...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina
Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest is from Shandong, China and made from elmwood, circa late Qing dynasty. The piece features two drawers, intricate hard-carved details, and original patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Red and Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Cupboard Decorated with Butterflies
Red and Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Cupboard Decorated with Butterflies

Red and Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Cupboard Decorated with Butterflies

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Red and black chinoiserie lacquer cupboard decorated with butterflies The cupboard is made in wood, it is decorated with butterflies, the Chinese symbol for happiness and new love...

Category

Early 20th Century Qing Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest is from Shandong, China and made from elmwood circa late Qing dynasty. The piece features one drawers, a sliding door that exposes a compartment for additional st...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Danish Credenza with Butterfly Handles
Mid-Century Danish Credenza with Butterfly Handles

Mid-Century Danish Credenza with Butterfly Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra Long Two Toned Credenza with Sliding Doors with Beautifully Ribbed Hidden Drawers and Sliding Cabinet Door. Newly Refinished.
Size: 87 x 18 x 30.75

Category

20th Century Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Korean wooden side chest from the 19th century with double doors and brass butterfly-shaped hardware. Crafted in Korea during the 19th century, this small cabinet features a rectan...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Hope Chest, Blanket Box with Butterflies
Large Hope Chest, Blanket Box with Butterflies

Large Hope Chest, Blanket Box with Butterflies

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great hand painted chest with Tree of Life and Butterflies

Category

Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Drawers and Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Drawers and Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chest with Drawers and Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Korean side chest from the 19th century, with four drawers, double doors and brass butterfly hardware. Born in Korea during the 19th century, this side chest features a re...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with fine hand painted butterfly motif in gold gilt, tapered form, brass fitting. View our webaite at: www.greenwichorientalantiques....

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small Chinse coffer, called a butterfly cabinet, features a floating panel top sitting above two carved drawers, each and fitted with brass hardware.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina
Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest is from Henan, China and made from elmwood, circa middle Qing dynasty. The piece features two drawers, intricate hard-carved details, and original patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with gold gilt butterfly motif, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome side chest is from Shanxi, China and made from elm wood, in the late 19th century. The piece features two doors and a drawer located inside. Its wings are intricately h...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Oak & Walnut Credenza with Butterfly Joinery by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
Oak & Walnut Credenza with Butterfly Joinery by Harold Schwartz for Romweber

Oak & Walnut Credenza with Butterfly Joinery by Harold Schwartz for Romweber

By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning oak credenza by Harold Schwartz for Romweber. The inlaid butterfly joiner on the cabinet is quite striking.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

English Chest with Butterfly and Moth Decoupage
English Chest with Butterfly and Moth Decoupage

English Chest with Butterfly and Moth Decoupage

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H 41.25 in W 41.38 in D 19.63 in

English Chest with Butterfly and Moth Decoupage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a butterfly and moth decoupage design. This chest will add a whimsical flair to any room in your hous...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

English Painted & Decoupage Chest with Butterfly and Flowers
English Painted & Decoupage Chest with Butterfly and Flowers

English Painted & Decoupage Chest with Butterfly and Flowers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English 1890's chest of five drawers, re-finished with black paint overlaid with decoupage of flowers and butterfly with an interesting boarder.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina
C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small coffer, features a floating panel top sitting above three drawers, each and fitted with boldly-scaled rectangular brass hardware and a curved handle. Beneath the d...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer armoires with muted gold gilt butterfly motif on the pair of doors, brass fitting. selling as a pair or single, $6500 each. View our websi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold

Multi Shelf Industrial Cabinet
Multi Shelf Industrial Cabinet

Multi Shelf Industrial Cabinet

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H 69 in W 50 in D 24 in

Multi Shelf Industrial Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Industrial cabinet with great screen doors. Butterfly latch hardware.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode with Butterfly Veneer
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode with Butterfly Veneer

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode with Butterfly Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Marble

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Pair of Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Walnut Commodes with Butterfly Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Biedermeier 19th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Austrian Biedermeier style walnut veneered commode from the 19th century, with four drawers. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this commode features a rectangular top si...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of very refined black lacquer chests with gold gilt butterfly motif and brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional chests selections.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware and butterfly accents. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this wooden t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Italian 1820s Tall Bleached Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer

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Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian bleached walnut tall commode from the early 19th century, with four drawers and bleached walnut veneer. Created in Italy during the first quarter of the 19th century, this...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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French 1870s Napoléon III Commode with Butterfly Veneer and White Marble Top

French 1870s Napoléon III Commode with Butterfly Veneer and White Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period veneered four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with white marble top. Created in France at the end of Emperor Napoléon III's reign, this wooden...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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French Louis XVI Style 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer
French Louis XVI Style 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer

French Louis XVI Style 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style walnut three-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with butterfly veneer, fluted side posts and tapered feet. Born under the reign of France's last king ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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French 1870s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top and Butterfly Veneer

French 1870s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top and Butterfly Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut commode from the late 19th century, with three drawers and white marble top. Created in France at the end of Emperor Napoléon III's reign, this commode features a whi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Display Cabinet, English, 1960

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Located in Banner Elk, NC

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

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English Tall Walnut Chest from the Early 19th Century with Butterfly Veneer Top

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Located in Atlanta, GA

An English walnut seven-drawer chest from the early 19th century. This English chest of drawers features an exquisite two-toned rectangular butterfly veneered top over seven graduate...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful pair of Chinese cabinets on stands with brass accents and butterfly hardware with working lock and key.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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$3,750

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Cabinet With Butterflies For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cabinet with butterflies for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cabinet with butterflies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 61 antique and vintage cabinet with butterflies in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Cabinet with butterflies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cabinet with butterflies bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many cabinet with butterflies are appealing in their simplicity, but Chris Lehrecke, Harold Schwartz and Romweber Furniture Co. produced popular cabinet with butterflies that are worth a look.

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Cabinet with butterflies can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $759 and the highest can go for as much as $52,208.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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