Vintage Homco Butterfly Wall Art Set — Three White Rattan-Look Plastic Pieces (1970s)
$24.99
A set of three vintage Homco (Home Interiors & Gifts) butterfly wall art pieces from the 1970s. These decorative butterflies feature a white rattan-look plastic finish and come in three graduated sizes for a layered wall display.
Classic mid-century modern home décor from the era when Homco was producing affordable, distinctive pieces for American homes.
The Set Includes
Three Butterflies in Graduated Sizes
- Largest butterfly: 9" wide × 5" long
- Medium butterfly: 8" wide × 5" long
- Smallest butterfly: 6" wide × 4" long
Materials and Design
- Material: Plastic (durable molded construction)
- Finish: White with rattan-look texture—designed to mimic the natural woven appearance of rattan
- Design: Three-dimensional butterfly shapes with dimensional wings
- Era: 1970s, classic Homco style
- Marking: Made in USA with Homco copyright mark (small, difficult to read)
- Intended use: Wall hanging or grouping
About Homco (Home Interiors & Gifts)
Homco was a prolific home décor brand during the 1960s and 1970s, known for producing affordable, stylish accessories, wall art, figurines, and decorative pieces. Their butterfly designs became iconic representations of the era—combining nature-inspired imagery with functional, lightweight decoration. Collectors value Homco pieces for their design integrity, nostalgic appeal, and the quality of the craftsmanship despite being budget-friendly products.
Why Homco Butterfly Wall Art Matters
These pieces represent a moment in American interior design when:
- Nature-inspired décor was mainstream and accessible
- Lightweight plastic was celebrated as a modern, practical material
- Coordinated wall groupings were a standard decorating approach
- Homco pieces found their way into millions of American homes
- Affordable home décor didn't mean low quality or poor design
Condition: Good, Ready for Customization
Details
- All three pieces in sound, usable condition
- Plastic construction intact—no breaks or significant damage
- White rattan-look finish shows age and use (characteristic of vintage pieces)
- Finish has been painted or customized (not original factory finish)
- Current paint finish is close to original color but not exact factory application
- Ready for painting: These pieces are ideal for customization—can be painted to match current décor in any color or finish
- Wall-hanging hardware or attachment points intact (where applicable)
- No odor or deterioration
Customization Potential
One of the advantages of vintage plastic butterfly wall art is its paintability. These pieces can be:
- Repainted to match contemporary décor colors
- Finished in matte, satin, or glossy paint
- Given a metallic finish (gold, silver, copper)
- Customized with patterns or gradients
- Integrated into gallery walls with mixed media
Display and Collecting
This set works as:
- A vintage wall grouping in a bedroom, living room, or entryway
- A nostalgic 1970s décor accent piece
- A DIY project for repainting and customization
- Part of a Homco or vintage home décor collection
- A base for creative upcycling projects
- Retro or MCM-inspired wall art
Sold as pictured. See all photos for detail on size variation, white rattan finish, and current condition. Ready to hang or repaint.
If you collect Homco, this 1970s set of three white rattan-look butterflies comes in graduated sizes for a layered wall display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
- Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
- Ships in 2 business days
- Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)
Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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I process order within 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Don't forget, free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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