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Wrought Iron Butterfly

Wrought Iron Butterfly Dining Chair, France, 1960s
Wrought Iron Butterfly Dining Chair, France, 1960s

Wrought Iron Butterfly Dining Chair, France, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This French atelier wrought iron dining chair from the 1960s features a delicately sculpted butterfly-inspired backrest and gracefully twisted iron legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1950s Mid Century Butterfly Armchairs
Pair of 1950s Mid Century Butterfly Armchairs

Pair of 1950s Mid Century Butterfly Armchairs

Located in Victoria, BC

A perfectly patinated pair of 1950s wrought iron butterfly chairs — full of mid-century soul and easy West Coast vibes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tulips and Butterfly - Unique wrought iron sculpture
Tulips and Butterfly - Unique wrought iron sculpture

Tulips and Butterfly - Unique wrought iron sculpture

By Ivan Zanoni

Located in Milan, IT

Description: Six tulips in a row hand-forged in wrought iron at different stages of their bloom. The sequence of tulips is animated by the landing of a butterfly that revitalises and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Alessandro Mazzucotelli Italian Brutalist Wrought Iron Rare Butterfly Sconce
Alessandro Mazzucotelli Italian Brutalist Wrought Iron Rare Butterfly Sconce

Alessandro Mazzucotelli Italian Brutalist Wrought Iron Rare Butterfly Sconce

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron body that has been oiled to st...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Cabinet, Baroque Style of Henning Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Cabinet, Baroque Style of Henning Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Oak Cabinet, Baroque Style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

The facade is further elevated by intricate wrought-iron butterfly hinges and decorative escutcheons, which contrast beautifully against the warm, honey-toned oak grain.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Brutalist Style Oak Sideboard with Rich Patina, c. 1930s
French Provincial Brutalist Style Oak Sideboard with Rich Patina, c. 1930s

French Provincial Brutalist Style Oak Sideboard with Rich Patina, c. 1930s

Located in Rødding, DK

It is heavily anchored by its striking, hand-forged wrought-iron butterfly hinges and ring pulls, which provide a powerful graphic contrast to the warm, tactile tone of the wood.

Category

20th Century French Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Thistle with butterfly and an ant - Wrought iron sculpture
Thistle with butterfly and an ant - Wrought iron sculpture

Thistle with butterfly and an ant - Wrought iron sculpture

By Ivan Zanoni

Located in Milan, IT

Characteristics: Sculpture for indoor or outdoor use Origin: Italy Material: Wrought iron, unique proof Condition: New Information about the artist: Born and resident in Caldes (Tre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1980s Sculptural Butterfly Form Firescreen Hand Wrought Painted Metal & Mesh
1980s Sculptural Butterfly Form Firescreen Hand Wrought Painted Metal & Mesh

1980s Sculptural Butterfly Form Firescreen Hand Wrought Painted Metal & Mesh

By Jay Strongwater

Located in St. Louis, MO

Whimsical 1980's bronze painted iron & mesh stylized sculptural butterfly form firescreen, possibly Italian.

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling

Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century  Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
Mid Century  Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling

Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition. Please view the companion chair with yellow seat, we have listed separately.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Early Hardoy Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair style of Knoll (A)
Mid Century Early Hardoy Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair style of Knoll (A)

Mid Century Early Hardoy Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair style of Knoll (A)

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A vintage iconic black wrought iron framed Butterfly lounge chair with black leather sling cover designed by Jorge Ferrari- Hardoy.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll

Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll is simple yet elegant design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

HETTIER-VINCENT French Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Ceiling-Light 1920
HETTIER-VINCENT French Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Ceiling-Light 1920

HETTIER-VINCENT French Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Ceiling-Light 1920

By Hettier & Vincent

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Butterfly Pendant Ceiling Light by Hettier-Vincent, France, Circa 1920 – Frosted Glass & Wrought Iron.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul and Christine Knoblauch Butterfly Wings "Angel Baby" Sculpture Childs Chair
Paul and Christine Knoblauch Butterfly Wings "Angel Baby" Sculpture Childs Chair

Paul and Christine Knoblauch Butterfly Wings "Angel Baby" Sculpture Childs Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Paul and Christine Knoblauch (Rochester, NY) Iron Butterfly Wings "Angel Baby" Artisan Child's Chair. Item features a cow print round upholstered seat, spiral iron legs, steel metal ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll
Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll

Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century design lounge chair, attributed to Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, for Knoll. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use condition, the canvass sling shows ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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French Art Deco Wrought Iron Butterfly Umbrella Stand
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Butterfly Umbrella Stand

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Butterfly Umbrella Stand

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H 27 in W 4.5 in D 23.5 in

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Butterfly Umbrella Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

Just gorgeous! This stunning French wrought iron umbrella stand is perfect for a diminutive NY apartment entranceway and features its original zinc drip-tray and four upper dividers....

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Zinc, Wrought Iron

Custom Hand-Stitched Butterfly Chair
Custom Hand-Stitched Butterfly Chair

Custom Hand-Stitched Butterfly Chair

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 32 in D 34 in

Custom Hand-Stitched Butterfly Chair

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage wrought iron butterfly chairs with contemporary hand sewn leather sling in dark brown with a black wash.

Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Modern Chairs

Maurizio Tempestrini Iron Butterfly Base Coffee Table for Salterini
Maurizio Tempestrini Iron Butterfly Base Coffee Table for Salterini

Maurizio Tempestrini Iron Butterfly Base Coffee Table for Salterini

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Maurizio Tempestrini for Salterini coffee table with clear half inch glass. Black forged iron butterfly bases. All original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Travertine and Wrought Iron Butterfly Base Side Table
Travertine and Wrought Iron Butterfly Base Side Table

Travertine and Wrought Iron Butterfly Base Side Table

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, elegant side table with round, unpolished, travertine top and painted wrought iron, butterfly base in the manner of Jorge Ferrari Hardoy.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Butterfly Sling Lounge Chair Frame
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Butterfly Sling Lounge Chair Frame

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Butterfly Sling Lounge Chair Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Butterfly Sling Lounge Chair Frame (no seat).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rizzarda Wrought Iron Butterfly 1940 Italy
Rizzarda Wrought Iron Butterfly 1940 Italy

Rizzarda Wrought Iron Butterfly 1940 Italy

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H 19.3 in W 19.3 in D 3.94 in

Rizzarda Wrought Iron Butterfly 1940 Italy

By Carlo Rizzarda

Located in Milano, IT

Rizzarda.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs
Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs

Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs

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H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in

Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs

Located in Antwerp, BE

hollywood regency wrought iron butterfly dining chairs French atelier work from the 1960s Blue velvet seating Set consisting of eight chairs Measures: H 90 cm, D 40 cm, W 35 cm, SH...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Knoll Hardoy Vintage BFK Butterfly Sling Chairs with New Leather
Knoll Hardoy Vintage BFK Butterfly Sling Chairs with New Leather

Knoll Hardoy Vintage BFK Butterfly Sling Chairs with New Leather

By Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Knoll or Hardoy BFK wrought iron butterfly chairs with leather slings.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Walnut and Inlaid Extendable 4-Drawer Dining Table
Walnut and Inlaid Extendable 4-Drawer Dining Table

Walnut and Inlaid Extendable 4-Drawer Dining Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

The thick double five-board top framed within an alternating light and dark inlaid diagonal border and joined by the original wrought iron butterfly hinges folding open and swiveling...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Belgian Oak Credenza with Carved Geometric Doors
Brutalist Belgian Oak Credenza with Carved Geometric Doors

Brutalist Belgian Oak Credenza with Carved Geometric Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three cabinet doors each carry four raised panels with geometric octagonal molding — rounded rectangular forms set within a stepped outer frame — creating a bold relief surface acros...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist Spanish Style Oak 2-Piece Cupboard
Mid-Century Brutalist Spanish Style Oak 2-Piece Cupboard

Mid-Century Brutalist Spanish Style Oak 2-Piece Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The lower cabinet mirrors the carved door treatment in a compact two-row configuration and rests on a bracket foot base. Wrought iron butterfly hinges and center hardware appear on b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Metal

1960 AA Butterfly armchair Airbone edition
1960 AA Butterfly armchair Airbone edition

1960 AA Butterfly armchair Airbone edition

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

1960 AA Butterfly armchair Airbone edition

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Black wrought-iron AA Airborne Butterfly armchair frame from the 1960's, covered with a saddler's cover from the Houlés workshops, made from 4 pieces of cream-colored hide joined by ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

single Knoll style Hardoy Butterfly Chair
single Knoll style Hardoy Butterfly Chair

single Knoll style Hardoy Butterfly Chair

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Bainbridge, NY

1 early B.K.F Black painted Wrought Iron Chair covered Camel Leather sling- Also known as Sling, Safari or Wing Chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Hardoy Style Folding Leather Butterfly Chairs
Pair of Hardoy Style Folding Leather Butterfly Chairs

Pair of Hardoy Style Folding Leather Butterfly Chairs

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in New York, NY

Nice vintage pair of leather sling butterfly chairs. Saddle leather slings rest in wrought iron superstructure.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Leather "Butterfly" Chair Designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1938
Leather "Butterfly" Chair Designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1938

Leather "Butterfly" Chair Designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1938

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Lejre, DK

This Chair named "Butterfly" is originally designed By 3 arkitekts in 1938 from Argentina. And later a Danish Designer Jorge Ferrari- Hardoy. This Chair is from 20th century, and in ...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1950s 'Butterfly' Sconces by Maison Lunel
Pair of 1950s 'Butterfly' Sconces by Maison Lunel

Pair of 1950s 'Butterfly' Sconces by Maison Lunel

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H 14.97 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in

Pair of 1950s 'Butterfly' Sconces by Maison Lunel

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 1950s 'Butterfly' sconces by Maison Lunel in black and gilded wrought iron.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll

Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, butterfly chair designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll with wrought iron base and cognac leather seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
Vintage Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll

Vintage Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Redding, CT

Vintage Butterfly chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll. In olive green suede with brown leather edging and strong wrapped iron frame. Some fraying of wrap. Free shipping.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Original Vintage Hardoy Butterfly Chairs in Suede
Pair of Original Vintage Hardoy Butterfly Chairs in Suede

Pair of Original Vintage Hardoy Butterfly Chairs in Suede

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of original vintage Hardoy butterfly chairs in suede.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 1960s William Katavolous Sculptural Leather Swivel Sling Butterfly Chair
Rare 1960s William Katavolous Sculptural Leather Swivel Sling Butterfly Chair

Rare 1960s William Katavolous Sculptural Leather Swivel Sling Butterfly Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare 1960s wrought iron and heavy luggage tan leather hide sling chair designed by William Katavolous and made by Leathercraft. A great modern design that is very comfortable.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Butterfly Chairs, New Hair-On Cowhide Leather Covers, Hardoy Design for Knoll
Butterfly Chairs, New Hair-On Cowhide Leather Covers, Hardoy Design for Knoll

Butterfly Chairs, New Hair-On Cowhide Leather Covers, Hardoy Design for Knoll

By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Remove the custom covers and the frames stack for easy storage. The vintage wrought iron frames show signs of wear and patina appropriate for their age.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll

Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll is simple yet elegant design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dos Gallos Reclaimed Wood X Dining Table with Hand Forged Iron Base
Dos Gallos Reclaimed Wood X Dining Table with Hand Forged Iron Base

Dos Gallos Reclaimed Wood X Dining Table with Hand Forged Iron Base

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted reclaimed wood table with hand-wrought iron base. Bronze mariposa (butterfly) inlay in top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodini
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodini

Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodini

Located in Atlanta, GA

The pair of 19th century Italian Rococo style walnut commodini with serpentine form, cabinet door with brass pull and butterfly wrought iron hinges terminating in unusual carved cabr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo End Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Assembled Set of Eight White Frame Wrought Iron Butterfly Chairs
Assembled Set of Eight White Frame Wrought Iron Butterfly Chairs

Assembled Set of Eight White Frame Wrought Iron Butterfly Chairs

By Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Set of eight white frame wrought iron butterfly chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Black Wrought Iron "Butterfly" Sling Stool, 1950s
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Black Wrought Iron "Butterfly" Sling Stool, 1950s

Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Black Wrought Iron "Butterfly" Sling Stool, 1950s

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed Knoll Leather and Steel Butterfly Ottoman / Foot Stool, circa 1950. Featuring a sturdy Black Wrought Iron frame with new Black leather saddle cover.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brandt, Art Deco Butterfly, Flower Lamp, Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron Alabaster
Brandt, Art Deco Butterfly, Flower Lamp, Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron Alabaster

Brandt, Art Deco Butterfly, Flower Lamp, Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron Alabaster

By Edgar Brandt

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Art Deco butterfly lamp or sconce in wrought iron and alabaster by Edgar Brandt (you can read more about the artist below).

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wrought iron butterfly you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wrought iron butterfly — often made from iron, metal and wrought iron — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wrought iron butterfly, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A wrought iron butterfly made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wrought iron butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Knoll and John Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wrought Iron Butterfly?

Prices for a wrought iron butterfly can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $3,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,925.