A striking vintage Brazilian butterfly specimen tray featuring a beautifully arranged collection of real mounted butterflies beneath glass. Set within a warm-toned wooden tray with inlaid geometric detailing and integrated side handles, this piece blends natural history with decorative craftsmanship.
The display showcases a vibrant mix of species in varied sizes and colours—iridescent blues, deep browns, soft whites, and flashes of orange and green—carefully arranged against a neutral backing to highlight their delicate wing patterns. The glazed front protects the specimens while allowing their detail and colour to catch the light, giving the piece a subtle, almost luminous quality.
The tray itself is well-made, with a gently curved edge and decorative border inlay that adds an extra layer of visual interest. It can be used as a serving tray, though it is most effective as a display object—either laid flat on a table or propped as wall or shelf decor.
Measuring approximately 42.5 cm x 18.5 cm (16.7 x 7.3 inches), it has a strong horizontal presence, ideal for styling on consoles, coffee tables, or within a cabinet of curiosities. Condition is good vintage, with minor wear to the wood and some natural age-related imperfections to the specimens, consistent with genuine vintage examples.
This piece sits perfectly within current “cabinet of curiosities,” dark academia, and maximalist interiors—objects that feel collected, layered, and quietly dramatic.
The display showcases a vibrant mix of species in varied sizes and colours—iridescent blues, deep browns, soft whites, and flashes of orange and green—carefully arranged against a neutral backing to highlight their delicate wing patterns. The glazed front protects the specimens while allowing their detail and colour to catch the light, giving the piece a subtle, almost luminous quality.
The tray itself is well-made, with a gently curved edge and decorative border inlay that adds an extra layer of visual interest. It can be used as a serving tray, though it is most effective as a display object—either laid flat on a table or propped as wall or shelf decor.
Measuring approximately 42.5 cm x 18.5 cm (16.7 x 7.3 inches), it has a strong horizontal presence, ideal for styling on consoles, coffee tables, or within a cabinet of curiosities. Condition is good vintage, with minor wear to the wood and some natural age-related imperfections to the specimens, consistent with genuine vintage examples.
This piece sits perfectly within current “cabinet of curiosities,” dark academia, and maximalist interiors—objects that feel collected, layered, and quietly dramatic.