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Organic Modern Natural Specimens

ORGANIC MODERN STYLE

Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.

Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.

Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.

Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.

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Style: Organic Modern
Blue and White Agate Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue, grey, and white natural agate bookends or decorative objects. This agate pair can work well on a bookshelf, or as standalone decorative obje...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Onyx

Two White Coral Specimens Mounted on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we have branch coral, bird’s nest coral (SOLD), and Pacific Elkhorn coral in their natural form, gloriously displayed on Lucite bases, adding a bright and chic presence to any i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells Nautilus Pompulus Philippines; harvested in the 20th century Approximate size: 6.75 (w) x 5.5 (h) x 2.75 (d) in. Nautilus sh...
Category

20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is currently used more as a semi-precious stone. It has been among the favorites of ki...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is currently used more as a semi-precious stone. It has been among the favorites of ki...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is currently used more as a semi-precious stone. It has been among the favorites of ki...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is currently used more as a semi-precious stone. It has been among the favorites of ki...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Green Tourmaline mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Provenance: Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil The name Tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese word “touramalli” which means “stones of mixed colors”. It can be presented in ...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Tourmaline

Fossil Ferns mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Name: Alethopteris Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 million years ago They are plants similar to ferns, they were among the larg...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Fossil Ferns mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Name: Alethopteris Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 million years ago They are plants similar to ferns, they were among the larg...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Natural Brazilian Agate specimen mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form blue agate from Brazil. With impressive reflective luster and natural growth lines. Mounted in an original acrylic case design.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Fossil Ferns mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Name: Alethopteris Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 million years ago They are plants similar to ferns, they were among the larg...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Brazilian Amethyst Geode with basalt mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst geode with basalt from Brazil. With impressive large purple crystal spikes, covered with smaller spikes and white quartz crystallizations. Mo...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Brazilian Amethyst Geode with basalt mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst geode with basalt from Brazil. With impressive large purple crystal spikes, covered with smaller spikes and white quartz crystallizations. Mo...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Brazilian Amethyst Geode with basalt mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst geode with basalt from Brazil. With impressive large purple crystal spikes, covered with smaller spikes and white quartz crystallizations. Mo...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Brazilian Amethyst Cathedrals mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst Cathedrals from Brazil. With impressive reflective luster and natural growth lines. Mounted in an original designer acrylic case.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Brazilian Amethyst Geode with basalt mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst geode with basalt from Brazil. With impressive large purple crystal spikes, covered with smaller spikes and white quartz crystallizations. Mo...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Brazilian Agate specimen mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form blue agate from Brazil. With impressive reflective luster and natural growth lines. Mounted in an original acrylic case design.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Natural Brazilian Agate specimen mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form blue agate from Brazil. With impressive reflective luster and natural growth lines. Mounted in an original acrylic case design.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Brazilian Amethyst Cathedrals mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst Cathedrals from Brazil. With impressive large purple crystal spikes, covered with smaller spikes and white quartz crystallizations. Mounted i...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Brazilian Amethyst Cathedrals mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form Amethyst Cathedrals from Brazil. With impressive large purple crystal spikes, covered with smaller spikes and white quartz crystallizations. Mounted i...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Brazilian Agate specimen mounted in original design acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
A unique specimen of free form blue agate from Brazil. With impressive reflective luster and natural growth lines. Mounted in an original acrylic case design.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Set of 9 Vintage Alabaster Stone Eggs
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 9 decorative alabaster eggs. Beautiful colors and veining to the stone. Colors range between brown and off-white.
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster

1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Large Modern Abstract Driftwood Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Adorn your space with striking contemporary flair! Standing at an impressive 46 inches tall, this modern abstract driftwood sculpture seamlessly blends organic elements with industri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Driftwood

Large Hand Carved and Polished Burl Root Sphere Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of this large hand-carved burl root sphere sculpture. Each curve and contour of the burl wood has been meticulously shaped and polished to perf...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Torc, a limited edition patinated bronze sculpture by Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
'Torc' is a limited-edition (3 + 2AP) patinated bronze sculpture by the British artist Vivienne Foley. Two have been sold and so there is only one piece left from the edition. Vivie...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Petite Greenery Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by green and gray currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Rare Vintage Pink Coral Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely vintage selection of pink coral is a rare specimen beautifully presented. The California Hydrocoral is a slow growing, deep water coral which unfortunately was overharves...
Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Citrine Crystals in Matrix and Mounted on an 18th Century Italian Gilt Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Citrine crystals in matrix mounted on a gilded 18th century Italian base. The citrine crystal specimen is adorned with baroque pearls and it sits in a bed of crushed crystals and coo...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Septarian Dragon Egg Geode Bookends - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Large bookends made from a sectarian geode, also known as "dragon egg" or "dragon stone". The polished face is 7 inches tall by 5 ½ inches and the depth is just under 5 inches. The b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic fossilized giant 34 inch natural clam shell. Clam shell has iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Old Tree Trunk Sculpture Object
Located in Rochester, NY
An ancient looking tree trunk fragment that at first glance appears to be faux bois rather than real wood. Beautifully aged color and wear to surface from many years of exposure to t...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Fratelli Manelli Style Venetia Travertine Stone Heart Sculpture Raymor Italy
Located in Miami, FL
The Italian Classic Riven Travertine Venice Heart Sculpture attributed to Fratelli Manelli for Raymor is a versatile element with particular design, different from any other similar ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral fan set on a minimalist white stand. We have a collection. Great as a party gift or table setting. All one of a kind. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organ...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Vintage Natural Merulina White Coral Specimen
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely vintage selection of Merulina coral is an extremely beautiful specimen in terrific condition. The exquisite form offers a variety of textures and shapes and even looks dr...
Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora calif...
Category

1960s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Natural White "Brain" Sea Coral Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white "Brain" sea coral specimen (Diploria labyrinthiformis) on Lucite stand, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 12"W x 8.5"D x 8"H. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Polished Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Large Lapis Lazuli Sphere from Afghanistan in Acrylic Base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
This beautiful large lapis lazuli sphere from Afghanistan features outstanding hues of blue, gold, and white.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Coral
Located in New York, NY
A natural fragment piece of coral from the sea/ocean. Use as a standalone decorative object, centerpiece, on a shelf, as a bookend, as a luxury display piece, etc. Natural white/crea...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Tree root
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Each tree root carries a distinct signature of nature and resists the passage of time. Shaped over the years and acquiring a unique character through the influence of waves, wind, an...
Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what's call a 'great rapa chank', which can be found off the cost of Sri Lanka. A ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Bloodroot, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Bloodroot start to bloom before the foliage unfolds in early spring common in the upper Midwest of the United States. After blooming, the leaves unfurl to their full size as seen in ...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

White Coral Sculpture on a Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking one of a kind organic branch coral assemblage crafted in sustainable specimens with mother nature's sea inspired colors and forms. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base
Located in Skokie, IL
Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base A large and visually striking polished slice of natural onyx, displayed on a custom carved wooden stand. This is a scul...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Stacked Glass Panel Saguaro Cactus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool stacked glass panel saguaro cactus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is hand made by gluing stacked panels of glass, it is in very good condition with bo chips or crack...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

Large Natural Marble Stone Sculptures on Carved Wooden Stands, a pair
Located in Skokie, IL
Large Natural Marble Stone Sculptures on Carved Wooden Stands, a pair A set of two large, polished natural marble stones, displayed on custom carved wooden stands. These are sculptu...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial natural quartz geode specimen decorative object, Organic Modern style, circa 20th century. Colors include a puddy brownish-grey and butter hues. A great piece for an of...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Natural Brazilian Quartz Specimen cluster Mounted on Custom Acrylic Base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Impressive natural Brazilian quartz specimen cluster mounted on custom acrylic base.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Giant Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Uruguay Amethyst Quartz Crystals Cluster on Custom Acrylic Base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origen: Uruguay A natural big crystals amethyst mounted on a custom acrylic base
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Natural Brazilian Quartz Specimen cluster Mounted on Custom Acrylic Base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Impressive natural Brazilian quartz specimen cluster mounted on custom acrylic base.
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Uruguay Amethyst Quartz Crystals Cluster on Custom Acrylic Base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origen: Uruguay A natural big crystals amethyst mounted on a custom acrylic base
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Mounted Chinese Meditation Puddingstone
Located in Chicago, IL
Puddingstone is named for its unique composite nature, a suspension of multicolored pebbles that resemble raisins in a pudding. Historically, the unusual stone was favored by scholar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

Small Travertine Marble Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine marble with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Travertine

Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Organic Modern natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, plastic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern natural specimens made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original natural specimens, popular names associated with this style include Pietra Gallery, Interi, Ernesto Duran, and Jörg Pietschmann. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $29,707 while the average work can sell for $1,857.

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