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Arts & Crafts Carved & Painted Folk Art Wall Coat Rack w. Yellow Beetle & Insect
Arts & Crafts Carved & Painted Folk Art Wall Coat Rack w. Yellow Beetle & Insect

Arts & Crafts Carved & Painted Folk Art Wall Coat Rack w. Yellow Beetle & Insect

Located in Lisse, NL

insects are beautiful both in color and design. The yellow beetles maybe naive in style, but that is

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lladró Grasshopper Figurine
Lladró Grasshopper Figurine

Lladró Grasshopper Figurine

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Grasshopper handcrafted in white porcelain and metal details, from the Awesome Insects collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau French Silver & Brass Art Glass Bug Necklace
Art Nouveau French Silver & Brass Art Glass Bug Necklace

Art Nouveau French Silver & Brass Art Glass Bug Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

the branch design are two life-like insects made of iridescent art glass, topped with metal wings. One

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

either insects or fantastical, almost alien creatures. In this case, he wryly chose a naturalist box by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

either insects or fantastical, almost alien creatures. In this case, he wryly chose a naturalist box by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980s
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980s

CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in Phoenix, AZ

metal 'insects' & handle. Item features hidden magnetic clasp with red silk interior.

Category

1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century
Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century

Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Original box to transport insects found in the nature In metal worked in relief, with a strap.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Roundy Convex Mirror,  Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Roundy Convex Mirror,  Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Collection of Insects and Reptile Placecard Holders
Collection of Insects and Reptile Placecard Holders

Collection of Insects and Reptile Placecard Holders

Located in Chicago, IL

This collection of insects and reptiles are nicley detailed and are something unusual for the table

Category

Vintage 1930s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of cloisonne lamps with insect detail on gilt mounts.
Pair of cloisonne lamps with insect detail on gilt mounts.

Pair of cloisonne lamps with insect detail on gilt mounts.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of cloisonne vase/lamps mounted on gilt-metal stands and with insect details applied to mount

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Metal Cheese and Meat Dryer with Screen
Metal Cheese and Meat Dryer with Screen

Metal Cheese and Meat Dryer with Screen

Located in Plainville, KS

Metal dryer for meats and cheeses. Metal screen would keep insects from the items drying on the

Category

20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

French Art Deco Palisander "Rio" M-O-P Inlay Buffet
French Art Deco Palisander "Rio" M-O-P Inlay Buffet

French Art Deco Palisander "Rio" M-O-P Inlay Buffet

Located in Hialeah, FL

Glass Top, Stunning Exotic Wood and MOP Inlay, Floral, Insects. Gilt Metal Accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Buffets

Materials

Metal

Exagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Exagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Exagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal

By Estudio Guerrero

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco

one it takes weeks to produce each piece. This ceramic and white metal (alpaca also called nickel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Alpaca

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Metal Insects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of metal insects available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique metal insects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using alpaca, ceramic and fabric. There are 4 antique and vintage metal insects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Metal insects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco metal insects are consistently popular styles. Metal insects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Estudio Guerrero and Denoyer-Geppert are consistently popular.

How Much are Metal Insects?

Prices for metal insects start at $450 and top out at $6,177 with the average selling for $1,018.