Brain Coral
Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of brain coral. Use as a standalone decorative object, on a shelf, as a luxury
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Table Lamp in Chrome with Brain Coral Formation, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp in chrome with brain coral formation sitting on platform, American, 1970s. Lamp shade is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Coral, Chrome
Natural brain coral in the form of a sitting monkey
Located in London, GB
A natural brain coral specimen named as such for its distinct resemblance to the human brain. Its
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY. This is quite heavy at 68
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Coral
Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
Fossil Coral Brain Coral Lamp, a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
Fossil Coral Brain Coral Lamp, a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Ceramic, Glass, and Chrome Dining Table with a Coral Motif Postmodern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brain coral design and are then held in place by two chrome bars.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Querandi Art Glass Lamp, 1950s
By Querandi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
expanding again into a rounded shape reminiscent of a treetop or brain coral. The surface of the entire lamp
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Coral Brain Sculpture on Stand
Located in Washington, DC
Coral Brain Sculpture on Marble Stand. North America, circa 20th century.
Category
20th Century North American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Coral, Marble
Corals & Jellyfish Print: Medusa, Anemone, Corals, Ctenophores – Antique 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
. Hydroid colony (Hydrozoa species)
9. Stony coral (Scleractinia species)
10. Brain coral (Diploria
Category
Antique 1860s German Prints
Materials
Paper
$215
H 11.23 in W 8.67 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Fossil Coral Chandelier, Hand Crafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Brain Dome Wall Sconce (Medium) is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$15,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Fossil Coral Dome Flush Wall Sconce 'Large', Handcrafted & Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Brain Dome Wall Sconce (Medium) is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$625 / item
H 5.52 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Fossil Coral Dome Flush Wall Sconce 'Medium', Handcrafted & Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Brain Dome Wall Sconce (Medium) is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$760 / item
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Set of Eight Antique Engravings of Corals from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
rounded heads, fan corals, brain-like structures, and sponge-like forms are all represented. Each specimen
Category
Antique 1770s French Prints
Materials
Paper
$586 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 0.01 in
Fossil Coral Tube Wall Sconce (Medium), Hand Crafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Brain Dome Wall Sconce (Medium) is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$600 / item
H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Fossil Coral Dome Wall Sconce (Med) Hand Crafted, Ethical, Rustic Chic, Minimal
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Brain Dome Wall Sconce (Medium) is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and
Category
2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$600 / item
H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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BRAIN CORAL
Located in San Francisco, CA
a piece of coral that looks like a brain
Materials
Coral
"CORAL", steel sculpture, inspired by brain coral forms
By Yolanda et H
Located in New York, NY
; creating fantastic forms of unusual color and beauty. Brain coral is a familiar structure... conjuring an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Steel sculpture, Cube, Brain Coral
By Yolanda et H
Located in New York, NY
. Within and other CORAL a kind of primal sap courses through the confluence of veins-calling to our
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Brainiac by Dennis Sabo, Black and White Abstract Photography, Metal Print,
By Dennis Sabo
Located in Naples, FL
Black-and-white abstract microcosm of brain coral.
Limited Editions Series of 30.
Photographic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
18kt White and Rose Gold, White Diamonds, Blue & Pink Sapphires, Pearls, Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
interesting inhabitants of the Barrier Reef: " Brain Coral". An impressive South Sea button pearl crowns the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, G...
Giant Brain Coral Specimen
Located in Houston, TX
A giant brain coral specimen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
Massive Brain Coral on Lucite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning specimen - the result of two brain coral plants fusing themselves together over time
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Decorative Objects
Pair of Natural Standing Brain Coral Obelisks
Located in Leesburg, VA
A unique pair of natural standing brain coral obelisks. The bases smoothed for display. The largest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Coral
Japanese Studio Pottery "Brain" Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Hand made vase with ring handles covered with frothy white glaze applied in random all over brain
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Rose Coral Mounted on a Polished Agate Slice
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
from is flowery shape. It's scientific name is Manicina areolata and it derives from the brain coral
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral, Metal
Charming Figural Beaded Change Purse, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
"brain" coral pattern covering body and frame. Can be used today as a mini clutch for cell phone and
Category
1950s Belgian Wallets and Small Accessories
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by TON with Original Fabric, CZ ca. 1953
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
pattern that reminds us a bit on a brain coral. A mid century rocking chair that doesn´t only look
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31.5 in W 23.62 in D 39.37 in
Moss Wall
By Kathleen Vance
Located in New York, NY
, relaxation, and rest.
The form and configuration of the cavities were inspired by formations of brain
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Natural Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A fragment of natural brain coral. Beautiful as a standalone decorative object, use with other
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Natural White Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fragment of natural white brain coral. Beautiful as a standalone decorative object, as
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Fossilized Brain Coral, Diploria Labyrinthiformis
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large, beautiful and well proportioned specimen of a fossilized brain coral. It looks so much
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pair of Faux Brain Coral Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oversized spherical forms.
Great detail on the molded brain coral.
Original shades and finials.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Extra Large Brain Coral on Metal Stand
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a large porous oval shaped brain coral mounted on a steel stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Brain Coral Mounted on a Polished Agate Slice
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Brain coral mounted on a polished agate slice.
Brain coral is a common name given to various
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral, Metal
Large Fragment Natural White Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A large and beautiful fragment of natural white brain coral. Beautiful as a standalone decorative
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Grey Brain Coral Specimen on Acrylic and Brass Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
Soft gray natural brain coral specimen on an acrylic and brass display stand.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Brass
Cane and Wood Side or End Table
Located in New York, NY
measures: 12.75" square x 14.25" H.
White brain coral shown in images, search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314212155663
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood, Oak
Amazing Coral Collection
Located in London, GB
H 15” x D 6”)
Brain coral (W 13” x H 11” x D 9”).
Category
Vintage 1920s Maldivian Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
18K Gold Coral Shaped Mid-Century Modern Bombe Ring
Located in Venice, CA
texture. The interweaving of gold stippled petals is similar to brain coral, with spherical shapes and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Natural White "Brain" Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare natural white "Brain" sea coral specimen (Diploria labyrinthiformis), circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Carved butterscotch Bakelite bangle. Deeply carved in three sections in an unusual brain reef coral
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bangles
Large Brain Coral
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Brain Coral in Bright White Color.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Large Brain Coral Specimen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brain coral specimen with moss.
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
Vintage Brain Coral Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A brain coral mounted on ebonized base
Category
Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Materials
Coral, Brass
Brain Coral on Lucite
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Brain coral specimen mounted on Lucite display riser.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
HUGE PIECE OF CORAL
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized piece of brain coral. Great decorative piece.
Category
20th Century American Garden Ornaments
A GROUP OF FIVE CORALS
Located in New York, NY
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Pore coral (front small)
Acropora Coral (fan shaped)
platygyra (brain coral)
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Coral Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Brain Coral (x2): 3"h x 5"l x 4"w
"spire" coral: 4"h x 2.5"diam.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
A Large Plaster Globular Formed Table Lamp.
Located in New York, NY
The large plaster body molded with brain coral and other features.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Wave , Gold leaf
By Yolanda et H
Located in New York, NY
unusual color and beauty. Brain coral is a familiar structure... conjuring an association with human
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Wave silver
By Yolanda et H
Located in New York, NY
unusual color and beauty. Brain coral is a familiar structure... conjuring an association with human
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Brain Coral
Located in High Point, NC
Large piece of brain coral specimen
Category
Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
White Specimen Brain Coral
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful piece of natural brain coral has been mounted on a piece of solid white Lucite and
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Coral
By Yolanda et H
Located in New York, NY
beauty. Brain coral is a familiar structure... conjuring an association with human intelligence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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Brain Coral For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brain coral you’re looking for. A brain coral — often made from stone, coral and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brain coral, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each brain coral bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Brain Coral?
Prices for a brain coral can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $675.
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