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Vintage Insect Collection

Mugler Honeycomb Motif Suit
Mugler Honeycomb Motif Suit

Mugler Honeycomb Motif Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

pattern throughout. Snap front closure with slim cut skirt. France 1990s. Size 42. The "Insect" collection

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1980s French Vintage Insect Collection

THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1997 Hourglass Fringe Dress FR38
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1997 Hourglass Fringe Dress FR38

THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1997 Hourglass Fringe Dress FR38

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

: FR38 Made in France From Thierry Mugler’s Spring Summer 1997 “Les Insectes” collection. The collection

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1990s French Vintage Insect Collection

Thierry Mugler FW 1991 Futuristic Mesh Insert Dress
Thierry Mugler FW 1991 Futuristic Mesh Insert Dress

Thierry Mugler FW 1991 Futuristic Mesh Insert Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Collection. The dress was photographed by Manfred Thierry Mugler himself for Hiver Shiva advertisement

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1990s French Vintage Insect Collection

Unframed Collection Painted Scientific Illustrations of Various Insects
Unframed Collection Painted Scientific Illustrations of Various Insects

Unframed Collection Painted Scientific Illustrations of Various Insects

Located in New York, NY

Unframed Collection painted scientific illustrations of various insects from the early 20th century

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20th Century Vintage Insect Collection

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Paper

Large Vintage Collection of 39 Lucite Encased  Insect Study Specimens
Large Vintage Collection of 39 Lucite Encased  Insect Study Specimens

Large Vintage Collection of 39 Lucite Encased Insect Study Specimens

Located in Rochester, NY

Large vintage collection of 39 lucite encased insect specimens. Range in size 4.25" x 1.75" x 1" to

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Insect Collection

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Lucite

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s
Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

entomologists for housing lepidoptera and insect collections, their shallow drawers designed to protect and

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Insect Collection

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Acrylic, Birch

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Couture SS 1997 Houndstooth Ensemble
Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Couture SS 1997 Houndstooth Ensemble

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Couture SS 1997 Houndstooth Ensemble

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

This beautiful Spring Summer 1997 Thierry Mugler Couture LES INSECTS Collection Skirt Suit (Jacket

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1990s Vintage Insect Collection

Retro 18k Gold Green Enamel Bee Brooch Pin
Retro 18k Gold Green Enamel Bee Brooch Pin

Retro 18k Gold Green Enamel Bee Brooch Pin

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

her fabulous collection of insects and animal jewelry collected over 8 decades and worn throughout the

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1950s Retro Vintage Insect Collection

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bumblebee Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bumblebee Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bumblebee Brooch

Located in New York, NY

or insect-themed collection. Weight: 2.8 Grams Stone: Diamond Measurements: 19.6 x 19.55 x 8.4mm

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20th Century Vintage Insect Collection

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Zbierka (Collection/Like Pinned Insects)
Zbierka (Collection/Like Pinned Insects)

Zbierka (Collection/Like Pinned Insects)

By Robert Jancovic

Located in Van Nuys, CA

abstract form with stylized figures, some of which are pierced by needles. The artist, was the youngest artist ever to have been given his own atelier at the Academy of Art in Brati...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Insect Collection

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Etching

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different

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1970s American American Classical Vintage Insect Collection

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Glass, Wood

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Ruby Gold Queen Bee Insect Pin Brooch Clip Large
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Ruby Gold Queen Bee Insect Pin Brooch Clip Large

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond Ruby Gold Queen Bee Insect Pin Brooch Clip Large

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, the brooch is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Signature piece of Herbert Rosenthal. Large

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1980s Vintage Insect Collection

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Insect Collection
Mid-Century Insect Collection

Mid-Century Insect Collection

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H 3 in W 12 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Insect Collection

Located in San Francisco, CA

Insect collection consisting of beetles, butterflies and moths in a wooden box with a hinged lid

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Insect Collection

Vintage Insect Collection in Specimen Box from France
Vintage Insect Collection in Specimen Box from France

Vintage Insect Collection in Specimen Box from France

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage European collection of bug specimens, mounted and labelled in a wooden shadow box with

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Insect Collection

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Glass, Organic Material, Wood

S/S 1997 Thierry Mugler Couture 'Les Insectes' Black Fringe Tassel Blazer
S/S 1997 Thierry Mugler Couture 'Les Insectes' Black Fringe Tassel Blazer

S/S 1997 Thierry Mugler Couture 'Les Insectes' Black Fringe Tassel Blazer

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

'Les Insectes' Couture collection, this blazer features masterful design and tailoring, with similar

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1990s French Vintage Insect Collection

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Insect Cummerbund & Bow Tie Set in Ferragamo Box c 1990
Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Insect Cummerbund & Bow Tie Set in Ferragamo Box c 1990

Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Insect Cummerbund & Bow Tie Set in Ferragamo Box c 1990

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in University City, MO

silk bow tie & cummerbund are illustrated with a collection of insects; bees, butterflies, dragonflies

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Insect Collection

Entomology Specimen Collection in Display Case
Entomology Specimen Collection in Display Case

Entomology Specimen Collection in Display Case

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H 3 in W 16.25 in D 13.75 in

Entomology Specimen Collection in Display Case

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing collection of 30 insect specimens encased forever in acrylic are wonderful for

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Late 20th Century Asian Vintage Insect Collection

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Acrylic

Collection of Insects in Lucite
Collection of Insects in Lucite

Collection of Insects in Lucite

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H 4.34 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Collection of Insects in Lucite

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A collection of tropical insects encased in lucite. 18 Availalbe. 20th Century. Avarage H:11cm x

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1970s Vintage Insect Collection

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1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Insect Collection

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Insect Collection

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Vintage Insect Collection

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Vintage Insect Collection

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...

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Early 2000s French Vintage Insect Collection

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vintage Insect Collection

A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006
A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

By Leonard

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 2006 France Elegant interior robe  in printed silk satin from the house deisgner Léonard. As new, never worn, with its original label dating from 2006. Beautiful 100% salmon pi...

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Early 2000s French Vintage Insect Collection

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...

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1950s French Vintage Insect Collection

New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Nude Crocodile Satin Corset Shoes US 9.5
New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Nude Crocodile Satin Corset Shoes US 9.5

New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Nude Crocodile Satin Corset Shoes US 9.5

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Highly Collectible GUCCI Pair from TOM FORD'S Era S/S 2004 Collection Designer Size 9.5 B ( Italian 39.5 B ) Color - Nude, Lace-Up Closures at Counters, Crocodile and Bamboo Meta...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Insect Collection

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...

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1990s Italian Vintage Insect Collection

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Vintage Insect Collection

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Wood

Set of Six Barstools, Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960
Set of Six Barstools, Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960

Set of Six Barstools, Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960

$19,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39 in W 16.5 in D 17.72 in

Set of Six Barstools, Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of barstools designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France 1960. These iconic stools feature an combination of rustic charm and industrial strength. Th...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Insect Collection

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Metal

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Vintage Insect Collection

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

Located in New York, NY

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

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1890s Vintage Insect Collection

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Vintage Insect Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage insect collection you’re looking for. A vintage insect collection — often made from ceramic, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage insect collection, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage insect collection is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage insect collection has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rose Cabat and Robert Thompson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Insect Collection?

A vintage insect collection can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.