Skip to main content

Moth Collection

Moooi Extinct Animals Collection Mimic Moth by Ada Sokół

Moooi Extinct Animals Collection Mimic Moth by Ada Sokół

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Moooi Carpets offers a rich and refined carpet collection with an extensive assembly of unique, iconic and breathtaking designs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

By Grant Wood 1

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES
Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES

Located in Middletown, NY

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies; In Twelve Prints, All Drawn from Life Representing near 300 different Species of those Beautiful Insects.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Hand-Colored Moths & Butterflies on Wildflowers, Set of Three, 1883
Antique Hand-Colored Moths & Butterflies on Wildflowers, Set of Three, 1883

Antique Hand-Colored Moths & Butterflies on Wildflowers, Set of Three, 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

The second plate presents an elegant collection of geometrid moths and butterflies accompanied by flowering plants and berries.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Hand-colored, 1860
Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Hand-colored, 1860

Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Hand-colored, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

The right side, Plate 4, is equally enchanting, presenting a collection of moths, butterflies, caterpillars, and pupae interacting with branches and leaves in a harmonious composition.

Category

Antique 1860s Prints

Materials

Paper

Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print
Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print

Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print

Located in Langweer, NL

The plate features an extensive collection of moths, hawkmoths, and their developmental stages, meticulously illustrated with scientific accuracy.

Category

Antique 1830s Prints

Materials

Paper

Owl Moths: Lover's Knot and Heart and Dart Lithograph by Kirby, 1882
Owl Moths: Lover's Knot and Heart and Dart Lithograph by Kirby, 1882

Owl Moths: Lover's Knot and Heart and Dart Lithograph by Kirby, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

A showcase of a collection of moth species, including the Lover's Knot, Heart and Dart, and possibly Owl Moths, as indicated in the description.

Category

Antique 1880s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

19th Century English Ebonized Framed Death Head Moth Collection
19th Century English Ebonized Framed Death Head Moth Collection

19th Century English Ebonized Framed Death Head Moth Collection

Located in Staffordshire, GB

19th century English ebonized framed death head moth collection, circa 1880. Ebonized and gilt box framed collection of the macabra death head moths.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

French Collection of Mounted Moths in Specimen Box, circa 1940
French Collection of Mounted Moths in Specimen Box, circa 1940

French Collection of Mounted Moths in Specimen Box, circa 1940

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage moth collection from France, circa 1940. Mounted specimens on pins over hand-written paper labels.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood, Paper

English Victorian Butterfly Collection
English Victorian Butterfly Collection

English Victorian Butterfly Collection

Sold

H 11.5 in W 13 in D 7.75 in

English Victorian Butterfly Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

English butterfly and moth collection housed four drawers under glass in a stained pine chest.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Rare Antique Chinese Decorated Leather Camphor Wood Trunk
Rare Antique Chinese Decorated Leather Camphor Wood Trunk

Rare Antique Chinese Decorated Leather Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in Kastrup, DK

Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscellaneous items as the camphor wood kept moths away. From Danish private collection. China c. 1900.   

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century Museum Moth Collection Bookcases
Early 20th Century Museum Moth Collection Bookcases

Early 20th Century Museum Moth Collection Bookcases

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Museum Moth Collection bookcases We are proud to offer a unique set of 3 fake book leather-bound moth and butterfly collections.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Pine

Shadowboxed Collection of Farm Raised Moths in a Maple Case
Shadowboxed Collection of Farm Raised Moths in a Maple Case

Shadowboxed Collection of Farm Raised Moths in a Maple Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

Collection of moths farm raised and not taken from the wild.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Maple

Collection of Exotic Butterflies and Moths
Collection of Exotic Butterflies and Moths

Collection of Exotic Butterflies and Moths

Sold

H NaN in W NaN in D NaN in

Collection of Exotic Butterflies and Moths

Located in Larkspur, CA

Custom-made. Enquiry regarding pricing & arrangements. Images show Sold pieces..priced from $495

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

A Collection of Four Antique Shadowboxes of Moths.
A Collection of Four Antique Shadowboxes of Moths.

A Collection of Four Antique Shadowboxes of Moths.

By Jeffrey Doney

Located in Larkspur, CA

Four antique walnut cases filled with neotropical and afrotropical saturnidae moths mounted on silk. Circa 1950.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shadow Boxes

Pair of Silk Moth Display Cases
Pair of Silk Moth Display Cases

Pair of Silk Moth Display Cases

Sold

H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

Pair of Silk Moth Display Cases

Located in Larkspur, CA

Pair of vintage display cases filled with exotic silk moths from around the world including a full case of spectacular long tailed Sulawesi Moon moths.

Category

20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Silk Moths Featured in Pair of Display Cases
Rare Silk Moths Featured in Pair of Display Cases

Rare Silk Moths Featured in Pair of Display Cases

Located in Larkspur, CA

Pair of vintage display cases filled with exotic silk Saturniidae moths from around the world including the beautiful Green Luna Moth.

Category

Late 20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Shadow Boxes of Butterfly and Moth Specimens
Set of Eight Shadow Boxes of Butterfly and Moth Specimens

Set of Eight Shadow Boxes of Butterfly and Moth Specimens

Located in Larkspur, CA

These cases include rare Saturniidae Moths, Birdwing Butterflies and a collection of California native butterflies dated from 1930s, as labeled.   

Category

Early 20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Collection of framed moths
Collection of framed moths

Collection of framed moths

Sold

H 20 in W 33 in D 2.5 in

Collection of framed moths

Located in Vancouver, BC

A collection of moths in a pine shadow boxed frame; three boxed frames available;

Category

20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Collection of Framed Butterflies / Moths
Collection of Framed Butterflies / Moths

Collection of Framed Butterflies / Moths

Sold

H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 1.58 in

Collection of Framed Butterflies / Moths

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The silky blue ones are Morpho Disius from Peru. The huge moths are Atlas Moths from Malaysia.   As per the collection mounted in the pictures they measure 180 cm H x 180 W.

Category

Late 20th Century Taxidermy

20th Century Collection of Butterflies & Moths
20th Century Collection of Butterflies & Moths

20th Century Collection of Butterflies & Moths

Sold

H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in

20th Century Collection of Butterflies & Moths

Located in Glamis, Angus

A very decorative collection of 30 moths and butterflies set within a purpose built wooden case.

Category

20th Century Taxidermy

French Butterfly Collection, Deyrolle, Paris
French Butterfly Collection, Deyrolle, Paris

French Butterfly Collection, Deyrolle, Paris

Sold

H 10.25 in W 15 in D 2.25 in

French Butterfly Collection, Deyrolle, Paris

Located in Savannah, GA

Six cases of 19th century butterfly/moth collections in original French boxes with labels.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

1930s Butterfly, Moth and Dragonfly Collection
1930s Butterfly, Moth and Dragonfly Collection

1930s Butterfly, Moth and Dragonfly Collection

Located in Essex, MA

A collection of dried butterfly, moth and dragonfly specimens, circa 1930s, laid down on cotton filling in their original Riker specimen cases, with new glass tops.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Framed French Specimen Collection of Butterflies and Moths
Set of Three Framed French Specimen Collection of Butterflies and Moths

Set of Three Framed French Specimen Collection of Butterflies and Moths

Located in Houston, TX

French specimen collection featuring butterflies and some moths framed in wooden shadowboxes.

Category

20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

People Also Browsed

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

$559 / item

H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

$3,500

H 28 in W 11 in D 15 in

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...

Category

2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Feathers

French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird
French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird

French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French brass circular birdcage from the Midcentury period is a delightful combination of form and whimsy, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any interior. Crafted wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Allegory of Abundance

Allegory of Abundance

Located in New York, NY

Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Copper

Demoiselle Crane Taxidermy
Demoiselle Crane Taxidermy

Demoiselle Crane Taxidermy

$3,650

H 31 in W 23 in D 12 in

Demoiselle Crane Taxidermy

Located in New York, NY

This taxidermy Demoiselle Crane is a remarkable piece that captures the beauty and grace of this stunning bird. Mounted on a wood log, this mount measures 12" x 23" x 31" and provide...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio
19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio

19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful and totally original early Victorian taxidermy tortoise, mounted on a thick oval oak board with decorative chamfered edge with brass hanging hoop. 24cm in length 16.5cm...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Oak

La Mort de Venise; Illustrated by Edgar Chahine, SUPER DELUXE Edition
La Mort de Venise; Illustrated by Edgar Chahine, SUPER DELUXE Edition

La Mort de Venise; Illustrated by Edgar Chahine, SUPER DELUXE Edition

Located in Middletown, NY

Chahine, Edgar & Maurice Barrès LA MORT DE VENISE; Illustré de vingt-six eaux-fortes originales Paris: Société Nouvelle des Éditions d'Art Devambez, 1926 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 4to,...

Category

Early 20th Century French Books

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Large Folk Art Papier Mache Moon with Face
Large Folk Art Papier Mache Moon with Face

Large Folk Art Papier Mache Moon with Face

$1,768

H 24.02 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in

Large Folk Art Papier Mache Moon with Face

Located in Hastings, GB

This captivating hand-crafted folk art hanging crescent moon, its unusual three-dimensional cratered form of very large proportions, with a central face, awake on one side, asleep on...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

$3,499 / set

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Windows

Materials

Lead

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900

$158Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

$167Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.04 in W 14.18 in D 1.38 in

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio
Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio

Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty Natural History Marine Soecimens Collection of vintage sea urchins., Sea stares. All natural colours . Divine design and symmetry for specific function.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$110,824 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell

Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves. Each specimen has its original hand written and nu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Moth Collection", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Moth Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the moth collection you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and wood, every moth collection was constructed with great care. Find 110 options for an antique or vintage moth collection now, or shop our selection of 37 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a moth collection — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each moth collection bearing folk art, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made moth collection has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Estudio OHXOJA, LAGU and Maria Sybilla Merian are consistently popular.

How Much is a Moth Collection?

Prices for a moth collection can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $792,447, while the average can fetch as much as $2,480.