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Danish Butterfly Wall

Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Set of three midcentury shelves in metal. Model 'Butterfly' Designed and made by Poul Cadovius
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Fritz Hansen Furniture poster for Arne Jacobsen models butterfly chair Danish
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Here is a very rare and desirable Furniture poster by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters

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Paper

Red 'Butterflies'' Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the 'Farfalle' (Butterflies in Italian) mirror by Piero Fornasetti, signed on the back with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Butterfly Shelves by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, England
: 1958 Materials: Brass Description: Designed by Danish designer Poul Cadovius, these shelves are known
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Vintage 1950s Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Butterfly Shelves by Poul Cadovius
Butterfly Shelves by Poul Cadovius
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Scandinavian Modernist Wall Plaques by Ib Antoni for Bing & Grondahl, 1970s
By Ib Antoni
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A snail, a butterfly and a fish. Modernist interpretations by the Danish artist Ib Antoni (1929-73
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Prints

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Faience

Jeanne Grut. Peacock Faience Wall Relief
By Jeanne Grut, Aluminia
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jeanne Grut (Danish, 1927-2009) A faience wall relief in the shape of a peacock with butterfly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Art

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Iron

Jeanne Grut. Peacock Faience Wall Relief
Jeanne Grut. Peacock Faience Wall Relief
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 3.15 in
Bejeweled Sconce with Amber Glass 'Butterflies' by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black-bodied sconce by Holm Sørensen with rotating brass and amber glass butterfly-shaped settings
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Lund and Clausen of Copenhagen Han’s Christian Andersen pendulum wall clock from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Poul Cadovius Shelves Set of 6 Copper " Butterfly" Denmark, 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 6 Wall shelves Model " Butterfly " made by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius in Denmark 1955
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Copper

Walter Henry Williams Sunflowers at Sunset Woodcut, Signed, Numbered, 1959, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
artist, painter, printmaker and ceramicist who became a Danish citizen later in his life. The subjects of
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Vintage 1950s American Prints

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Paper

Walter Henry Williams Sunflowers at Sunset Woodcut, Signed, Numbered, 1959, USA
By Walter Williams 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
artist, painter, printmaker and ceramicist who became a Danish citizen later in his life. The subjects of
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Prints

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Paper

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Set of 6 Scandinavian Modern "Butterfly" Shelves in Brass by Poul Cadovius, 1958
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Wall shelves made by Danish Designer Poul Cadovius in 1958. They can be hung in different ways and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

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Located in Hellerup, DK
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Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
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Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
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Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
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Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Wall Unit
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
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Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Royal System" wall unit by Poul Cadovius, in teak, with seven shelves and four boxes. The set is supported by a hanging system of wooden brackets. Dimensions of the elements : ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Credenza Wall Unit, Teak, 1958
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the mid-century magic with this Hans Wegner-designed wall unit from Ry Mobler, a true vintage gem born on April 28, 1958 (it's birthday is stamped on the back of the piece)...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

1970's Hollywood Regency Brass Etagere Shelves, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
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Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
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Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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1950s Palm Beach Eglomise Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
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Cocktail Hour Eglomise Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
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Cocktail Hour Eglomise Mirror
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H 41 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
Extraordinary Danish Mid Century Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf and Drawers
Located in München, DE
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Poul Cadovius wall Shelves "Butterfly" , Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Wall shelves "Butterfly" designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s.        
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Danish L-Shaped Teak Shelf, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Southampton, NY
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Danish L-Shaped Teak Shelf, circa 1960
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H 11.42 in W 16.34 in D 7.09 in
Burlwood, Butterfly Entertainment Wall Unit
Located in Whittier, CA
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Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
Located in London, GB
shopping at Tiffany’s with coffee and Danish in hand, there is no doubt that this is Audrey Hepburn’s movie
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Vintage 1960s American Posters

Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
H 60 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Breakfast At Tiffany's, 1961
Located in London, GB
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Breakfast At Tiffany's, 1961
Breakfast At Tiffany's, 1961
H 60 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Set of 3 Shelfs in the Style of Poul Cadovius Butterfly
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Vordingborg, DK
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Sign Series: Yellow Butterfly Large Abstract Painting
By Pam Smilow
Located in New York, NY
that enables her to superimpose a work of art on a client's wall, taking the guesswork out of buying
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Foreign Aid
By Erika Harrsch
Located in Chicago, IL
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H 30 in W 28 in D 6.75 in
Set of 2 Metal 'Butterfly' Bookshelves by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a beautiful and bright colored set of rare metal 'Butterfly' bookshelves by Poul Cadovius
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Set of 3 Metal Poul Cadovius Butterfly Wall Shelves Art Sculpture, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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'Butterflies'' Large 31" Diameter Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Exclusive Brass and Teak Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

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By Katharine Morling
Located in Dallas, TX
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Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
table. One side of the top offers a butterfly hinge on the wall end so it could also be stored in a
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Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
H 27.75 in W 31.14 in D 46.25 in
Pair of Teak Cado Butterfly Shelves by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Toronto, ON
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'Butterflies'' Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the 'Farfalle' (Butterflies in Italian) mirror by Piero Fornasetti, signed on the back with
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'Butterflies'' Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1970s Danish 12 Months of Love by Bjørn Wiinblad Wall Disc Plates for Nymølle
By Nymolle, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in London, GB
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Bejeweled Sconce with Amber Glass 'Butterflies' by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
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By Katharine Morling
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Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelves in Teakwood by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
These amazing wall shelves by Danish Designer Poul Cadovius can be hung in different ways and can
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Large European Art Deco Oil Painting, circa 1960s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A large European Art Deco oil painting, circa 1960s. A woman holding a butterfly sitting with an
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Sconce Black Metal Candle Holder with Glass by Dantoft Kunstartikler, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Sconce metal candleholder by Dantoft Kunstartikler, Denmark, circa 1970s. Sculptural sconce in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

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Danish Butterfly Wall For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish butterfly wall you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and ceramic, every Danish butterfly wall was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish butterfly wall — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish butterfly wall is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Danish butterfly wall has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Aluminia and Ib Antoni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Butterfly Wall?

The average selling price for a Danish butterfly wall at 1stDibs is $7,882, while they’re typically $241 on the low end and $400,000 for the highest priced.