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Couture Fruit HandPainted WoodCherries RedGreenCharms ChainLink Vintage Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
metal insects for her Fall 1938 "Pagan" collection, along with an evening dress whose neckline is
Category
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
W 1.5 in Dm 7 in L 21 in
ANT. Animal/Insect Sculpture. 2kg of bronze metal. Modern Art
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
Brand New Sculpture. It weighs 2 kg and it is handmade out of solid bronze metal. The perfect gift
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Antique 3 Chinese Bamboo Insect Cricket Cages "Curved Form" and 2 Metal Crickets
Located in Norton, MA
portable, carried around in a pocket, or strung on a waistband.
These are 3 Bamboo Insect Cricket Cages
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Victorian Butterfly Insect Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Insect motif on the front. The butterfly insect has garnet set wings with a paste stone in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Vintage Large Brass Fly Bee Insect Figural Ashtray 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ashtray.
This large-scale, metal fly figurine doubles as both a functional ashtray and a unique decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floral Portrait with Camellia and Insects on Green Background - Limited Edition
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Floral Portrait with Camellia and Insects on Green Background" is a limited edition high-quality
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Metal
Natasha LelencoFloral Portrait with Camellia and Insects on Green Background - Limited Edition, 2024
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Winslow Health Hygiene Series Medical Scientific Insect Wall Chart Print
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, Winslow Health and Hygiene scientific insect series medical wall print, chart. "Edited by
Category
20th Century American Gothic Prints
Materials
Metal
H 10.25 in W 52 in D 0.75 in
SWAROVSKI Crystal Bumble Bee Insect Bug Brooch Pin Never Worn 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Petite Swarovski Crystal Bee. Earlier piece Hallmarked S.A.L. This measures approx. 31.27 mm or 1.23 in. wide x 25.21 mm or .99 in. Top to bottom. This is out of a massive collectio...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
0.40ct Tourmaline and 0.46ct Diamond Insect Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carats
Secondary Stone: Diamonds
Secondary Stone Weight: 0.46 Carats
Jewelry Style: Insect Design
Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Valley Live Edge Burl Wood and Amber Insects Contemporary Dining Table
Located in København N, DK
little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects in general. For a sample, he sent me a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in
Couture 1937-40 ElsaSchiaparelli MarcelVertes Harlequin Duck GlazedCeramicBrooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
America.
Since Sotheby's sold a Schiaparelli-commissioned metal-insect-adorned rhodoid choker by lesser
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Scarab Coffee Table by François Melin, France, circa 1970
By Francois Melin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
represents a stag beetle / scarab in wrought iron, patinated brass and other various metals. The insect is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Deer Antler Pave Diamond Earring 14k Gold & 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
(such as the original box or bag). The original tags may not be attached.
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Category
2010s Indian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Diamond Cluster Snowflake Ring Tsavorite
Located in Chicago, IL
: White
Metal Purity: 14k
Theme: Animals & Insects, Anime, Art, Awareness, Beach, Beauty, Buildings
Category
2010s Indian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Minimalist Floral Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Tassel
Color: Gold
Closure: Snap
Fancy Diamond Color: White
Metal Purity: 14k
Theme: Animals & Insects
Category
2010s Indian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Chevron V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Stackable, Adjustable, Nickel-Free
Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Cut: Excellent
Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI
Category
2010s Indian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Octagon Diamond Gold Slid 14k Minimalist Geometric Design Bolt Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
materials (such as the original box or bag). The original tags may not be attached.
Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Category
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
A Collection of French Cast Metal Insects.
Located in New York, NY
An Amusing Collection of French Cast Metal Insects, Most of Which are Ashtrays. Late 19th and Early
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Johan Nieuwborg Insect Sculpture
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
that give back forms of grotesque insects, but he tries not to make them small. It is half scary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Augosto Dionisi Fabbro Steel Industrial Hall Chairs
By Augosto Dinoisi Fabbro
Located in Sausalito, CA
welding thin sheets of metal together making hollow inside. A great industrial metal aesthetic with small
Category
1990s Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gucci Black Leather Sylvie Bag
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Very special bag by Gucci line Sylvie. Made of black leather covered with metal insects and
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1950's Pink butterfly Brooch 1950's Regency Pink Rhinestone Insect Pin
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This 1950's pink glass rhinestone brooch on a silver coloured metal base, with claw settings, is
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941
By Marcel Boucher
Located in University City, MO
-garde 1940s figural brooch is designed with a stylized praying mantis insect
Adorned with metal rod
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
14k Yellow Gold Lion Kitty Brooch with Rubies, Emerald and Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Base Metal:
Gold
Theme:Animals & Insects
Type:Brooch
Secondary Stone:ONYX, Ruby and Emerald
Item
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Brass Patinated Cast Metal Figural Wasp or Hornet Insect Ashtray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cast and patinated metal figural ashtray is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Vermeil, Gilt Metal, Silver
A Week's Worth - Contemporary Botanical Insect Painting Green Luna Moth, 2023
By Francine Fox
Located in Kent, CT
In this painting in oil on aluminum, a bright green luna moth is dramatic against a dark background with layered plants, stems and leaves. Fox's excellent use of material allow her t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Insects Fly, Spider, Ladybug Ant, Crab Ashtray Trinket Dishes
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of seven detailed vintage 1960s-1970s large scale metal brass trinket dishes or ashtrays.
Two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.56 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Little Insect Bug Lamp in Iron and Mother of Pearl Nacre, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Little lamp in the shape of an insect with mother of pearl shell and iron legs, Italian piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Brass, Metal
H 11.8 in W 44 in D 6.1 in
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
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
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
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
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
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
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
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
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
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
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
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 3.15 in
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
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 3.15 in
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
H 53.94 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
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.
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
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
Located in Hialeah, FL
Glass Top, Stunning Exotic Wood and MOP Inlay, Floral, Insects. Gilt Metal Accents.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Buffets
Materials
Metal
Gold Colored Wall Display Cabinet or Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors, 1970s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
metal insects shown in the photographs are for display purposes, but can be purchased separately if
Category
Late 20th Century German Vitrines
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Antique Art Nouveau Metal Jewelry Box, Clover Insect, Rectangle Necessity Box
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique Art Nouveau Metal Jewelry Box, Antique Clover Insect Box, Rectangle Necessity Box, Art
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Base Metal
H 1.5 in W 2.2 in L 7.2 in
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
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
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
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 3.15 in
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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.
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