Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Gilt Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th-century distressed Italian mecca gilt arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Wood Tassel on a Polished Calcite Cube with Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian tassel on a polished calcite cube with coordinating natural-forming baroque pearls. This tassel originally came from a church in Italy. Many tassels were used...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Calcite Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th-century Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once used as part of a decorative motif in artistic depictions (most likely of Saint ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Belgium Calcite Septarian Nodule Natural Form on Custom Metallic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
As the ocean receded, nodules were dried reducing their Size, creating cracks inside forming crystals of calcite. The thin outer walls of calcite subsequently transform into Aragonit...
Metal
19th-Century Rosewood and Pietra Paesina Specimen Table Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
These fractures were then filled over time with iron and manganese hydroxide deposits from groundwater that were later sealed by the deposition of calcite crystals. When cut, these m...
Marble
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Double Terminated Pinkish-Peach Topaz Crystal On Matrix From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Topaz crystal on Calcite matrix Weight: 24 grams Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 2.5 x D: 1.5 cm Treatment: None Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District...
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Antique French Empire Period Walnut Marble Top Console Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Giallo Siena marble was formed eons ago when limestone was subjected to intense pressure and heat. The calcite crystals formed like millions of tiny gems locked together, giving the ...
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
An internal board, made of fir wood with a moss carpet, supports a composition of various crystals (Calcite Flowers, Scolacite, Barite, Purple Fluorite, Moroccan Druse, Green Fluorit...
Glass, Wood
Large AAA Citrine Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
With its intense color, dense sparkling druzy, rare calcite formation, artistic crystal growth, and impressive cathedral shape, this is unquestionably an AAA-grade specimen, also kno...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Large AAA Citrine Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
With its intense color, dense sparkling druzy, rare calcite formation, artistic crystal growth, and impressive cathedral shape, this is unquestionably an AAA-grade specimen, also kno...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$29,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Pair of AAA Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals, Rare Grape Jelly Purple
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Majestic Pair of High-Grade Amethyst Geodes, the Purest Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst with Intact Calcites ▫️ Description An imposing and magnificent pair of Amethyst Geodes, these e...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$456Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Specimen Terminated Chlorite Quartz Cluster with Luster from Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Nestled amidst the Quartz crystals are clusters of Calcite, adding depth and contrast to the composition.
Crystal, Quartz
Genuine Aragonite Stalactite Slice from Mexico (280 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Aragonite is a naturally occurring polymorph of calcium carbonate which differs from calcite in its crystal lattice structure. A delicate coral like form of Aragonite is known as Flo...
Crystal, Other
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table , Hand-Carved Blue Calacite Marble, Panorammma
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Drawing on the language of crystal healing, this piece channels the calming energy of blue calcite, a crystal long associated with clarity, protection, and creative flow.
Stone
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Formed over millions of years, the natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light coloured, almost translucent ...
Natural Fiber
Genuine Aragonite Stalactite Slice from Mexico '311.6 grams'
Located in New York, NY
Aragonite is a naturally occurring polymorph of calcium carbonate which differs from calcite in its crystal lattice structure. A delicate coral like form of Aragonite is known as Flo...
Other
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.