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French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919

By René Lalique

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A very early and exceptionally rare signed original blue stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Ouverte' (Butterfly with wings open) cachet, dating from 1919.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Art Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Sepia Patina
1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Sepia Patina

1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Quatre Papillons" (Four Butterflies) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1911.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

By René Lalique

Located in Worcester Park, GB

An exceptionally rare and very early signed (R Lalique) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Gros' cachet, dating from 1919 (Marcilhac ref: 191). Cachets were made so you cou...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Paperweights

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Art Glass

Limited Edition Crystal Glass "Butterfly Flacon" by Marie Claude Lalique
Limited Edition Crystal Glass "Butterfly Flacon" by Marie Claude Lalique

Limited Edition Crystal Glass "Butterfly Flacon" by Marie Claude Lalique

By Marie-Claude Lalique

Located in London, GB

René Lalique died in 1945. His son Marc Lalique took over the business, operating initially as "M.Lalique" and later as "Cristal Lalique".

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bottles

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Glass

René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) “Butterflies” vase - 1936.
René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) “Butterflies” vase - 1936.

René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) “Butterflies” vase - 1936.

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Signed “R. Lalique, France”. Ovoid body with floral motifs and 4 hot-glued handles decorated with butterflies.

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Early 20th Century Italian Vases

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Glass

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French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

By René Lalique

Located in London, GB

A very early and exceptionally rare signed original blue stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Ouverte' (Butterfly with wings open) cachet, dating from 1919.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

By René Lalique

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally rare and very early signed (R Lalique) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Gros' cachet, dating from 1919 (Marcilhac ref: 191). Cachets were made so you cou...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

French Verlys Art Glass Butterfly Bowl, 1900s- Lalique Style
French Verlys Art Glass Butterfly Bowl, 1900s- Lalique Style

French Verlys Art Glass Butterfly Bowl, 1900s- Lalique Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French Large Art Nouveau style Butterfly Art Glass Bowl with a high relief floral design with large butterflies surrounding the center, French-Verlys--1900s. unmarked ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

French Art Nouveau Green Stain Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Fermes' Glass Cachet
French Art Nouveau Green Stain Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Fermes' Glass Cachet

French Art Nouveau Green Stain Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Fermes' Glass Cachet

By René Lalique

Located in London, GB

A very early signed (R Lalique) original green stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Fermes' (Butterfly with wings closed) cachet, dating from 1919.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Three Lalique Sculputes Sparrow Butterfly and Perfume Bottle 1950s
Set of Three Lalique Sculputes Sparrow Butterfly and Perfume Bottle 1950s

Set of Three Lalique Sculputes Sparrow Butterfly and Perfume Bottle 1950s

By Lalique

Located in Florence, IT

Set of three Vintage Lalique Crystal Scultures (one sparrow, one butterfly and one perfume bottle). - Frosted crystal sparrow / bird sculpture by Lalique of France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

1920 René Lalique - Perfume Burner Papillons Butterfly Glass with Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique - Perfume Burner Papillons Butterfly Glass with Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique - Perfume Burner Papillons Butterfly Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Perfume burner "Papillons" (Butterfly) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bottles

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

1929 René Lalique Phalenes Bowl Navy Blue Glass, Butterflies, Moths
1929 René Lalique Phalenes Bowl Navy Blue Glass, Butterflies, Moths

1929 René Lalique Phalenes Bowl Navy Blue Glass, Butterflies, Moths

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Phalènes" bowl made in 1929 in molded navy blue glass. Wheel-engraved "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature. Great condition - some scratches due to normal use from years....

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Sepia Patina
1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Sepia Patina

1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Quatre Papillons" (Four Butterflies) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1911.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Grey Patina
1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Grey Patina

1911 Rene Lalique Box Quatre Papillons Butterflies Glass with Grey Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Quatre Papillons" (Four Butterflies) made in frosted glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1911.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies
1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies

1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Original heated black enamel numbers on dial, working original mechanical Omega movement (just serviced). Design of butterflies. Stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Grey Stained Glass, Butterflies
1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Grey Stained Glass, Butterflies

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Grey Stained Glass, Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Quatre Papillons" box made in 1911 in molded frosted glass with grey patina. Molded "LALIQUE DEPOSE" signature on bottom - engraved "Lalique" signature on bottom (c...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies
1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Quatre Papillons" box made in 1911 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "LALIQUE DEPOSE" signature on bottom. Great patina. Félix Marcilhac, Ren...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies
1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Quatre Papillons" box made in 1911 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "LALIQUE DEPOSE" signature on bottom. Great original patina. Félix Marci...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

1919 René Lalique Seal Stamp Papillon Butterfly Glass with Sepia Patina
1919 René Lalique Seal Stamp Papillon Butterfly Glass with Sepia Patina

1919 René Lalique Seal Stamp Papillon Butterfly Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamp "Papillon Ailes Ouvertes" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature. Perfect condition Height: 5 cm Length : 7,3 cm Félix Ma...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1920 René Lalique Box Papillons Glass With Sepia Patina and Wood Butterflies
1920 René Lalique Box Papillons Glass With Sepia Patina and Wood Butterflies

1920 René Lalique Box Papillons Glass With Sepia Patina and Wood Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Papillons" (Butterflies) made by René Lalique in 1920. Wooden frame topped with a blue patina frosted glass panel.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood

1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass
1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Misti" perfume bottle made in frosted glass with yellowish patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

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Blown Glass

1912 René Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass
1912 René Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

1912 René Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Misti" perfume bottle made in frosted glass with blue patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvr...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

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Blown Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass
1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Misti" perfume bottle made in frosted glass with grey patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œu...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

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Blown Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass
1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

1912 Rene Lalique Misti Perfume Bottle for L.T Piver Butterflies Stained Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Misti" perfume bottle made in frosted glass with yellowish patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

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Blown Glass

René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) "Butterflies" vase - 1936
René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) "Butterflies" vase - 1936

René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) "Butterflies" vase - 1936

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

René LALIQUE (1860 - 1945) Vase "Papillons" - Modèle créé en 1936 Épreuve en verre blanc moulé-pressé, anses moulé-pressé en applications à chaud. Signé "R. Lalique, France". Corps o...

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Early 20th Century French Vases

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Glass

Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980
Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980

Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980

By Lalique

Located in Oirlo, LI

Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980 Very beautiful glass butterfly marked with Lalique france René Lalique became synonymous with French Art Nouveau decorative arts.

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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Rene Lalique Perfume Burner "Butterflies", 1920
Rene Lalique Perfume Burner "Butterflies", 1920

Rene Lalique Perfume Burner "Butterflies", 1920

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rene Lalique perfume burner butterflies: 7 and 3/8 inches tall opalescent and patinated butterflies (papillons) motif glass container and cover model: 2650 created in 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

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1942 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Helene Glass With Sepia Patina

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By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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By Victor Horta

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Located in Austin, TX

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By Erhard & Söhne

Located in North Miami, FL

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Lalique Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lalique butterfly for your home. A lalique butterfly — often made from glass, blown glass and crystal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lalique butterfly you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A lalique butterfly made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one lalique butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but René Lalique and Lalique produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lalique Butterfly?

Prices for a lalique butterfly can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $9,031, while the average can fetch as much as $2,111.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.