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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Johan Nieuwborg Insect Sculpture
Johan Nieuwborg Insect Sculpture
H 19.3 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
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

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

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

Lladró Grasshopper Figurine
Lladró Grasshopper Figurine
H 4.331 in W 10.63 in D 10.236 in
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

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
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
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

Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century
Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century
H 14.57 in Dm 5.52 in L 14.57 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

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
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
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

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

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
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.