Fossilized Organic Natural Red Sea Coral Specimen / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare fossilized organic natural red sea coral specimen, circa 1930s. The piece is in great condition and measures 2.75"W x 1.75"D x 6.5"H.
Coral
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art.
Coral
$1,200
Xl Coral on Asian stand
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Pacific Elkhorn coral specimen on a black Asian stand.
Coral
$395Sale Price|50% Off
Natural Specimen Red Pipe Organ Coral
Located in Houston, TX
Natural specimen red pipe organ coral. Offered is a lovely piece of organic Pacific red pipe organ specimen coral which revels different colors depending on which side it is viewed f...
Coral
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Coral Formed by nature over hundreds of years, these coral specimens, of the finger and brain variety, showcase a spectacular range of natural formations, beautiful textures and ric...
Natural Fiber
$2,900Sale Price / set|40% Off
Six Hand Colored Coral Engravings in Burl Wood Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, hand colored engravings of various coral specimens in tones of green and pink; framed in stained green, burled wood frames.
Burl, Paper
$3,255Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Stone
$1,075Sale Price|50% Off
Natural Lavender/ Purple Coral
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Natural Purple/Lavender/White And Pink Coral. Offered is a highly unusual naturally occurring multi-colored purple/lavender/white and pink coral together with fossils attached i...
Coral
A large branch of Rubrum coral and Sciacca coral from Wunderkammer, Italy 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) and a large branch of Sciacca coral, mounted together on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involve...
Coral, Silver
Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate coral is cut and polished and adorned with the iridescent ammonites that perfectly coor...
Agate, Coral
18th Century Italian Cross with Fossil Agate Coral and Mounted on Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross with fossil agate coral and mounted on fossil coral. The fossil agate coral and fossil coral are put together with the 18th century cross to lo...
Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral
Pair of Large Fossil Agate Coral with Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
A pair of fossil agate coral with a coordinating baroque pearls. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 millio...
Coral, Rock Crystal
Pair of Large Fossil Agate Coral with Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
A pair of fossil agate coral with a coordinating baroque pearls. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 millio...
Coral, Rock Crystal
Fossilized Coral Agate Formation
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Organically formed Agatized fossil coral with unusual and rare coloring. As Florida's state stone, Agatized Coral is the product of a 20-30 million year process through which the co...
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Purple Sea Fan Coral Mounted on an Ebonised Base
Located in Hastings, GB
THIS CORAL CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED INSIDE THE UK, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DUE TO RESTRICTIONS Beautiful large natural vintage sea fan coral Soft pinky / purple color The coral is mou...
Coral
A branch of japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of naturalia from Wunderkammer. A branch of Japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), mounted on a wooden base, holds a palm tree in the shape of a white lacquered vase, wi...
Coral
A pair of Mediterranean red coral branches, copper bases, Italy 1870s.
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of Naturalia: a pair of Mediterranean red coral branches (Coralium Rubrum), mounted on vase-shaped embossed copper bases.
Coral, Copper
Large Fossil Agate Coral with Polished Citrine Crystal Point
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Fossil agate coral with a coordinating polished citrine crystal point. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 ...
Rock Crystal, Coral
19th Century Tibetan Bone Trumpet with Silver and Coral Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking Tibetan ritual trumpet, traditionally known as a kangling, crafted from a human femur bone and adorned with low content silver metalwork and mounted coral beads. These cer...
Coral, Metal, Silver
"Cauliflower" Fossil Agate Coral with Baroque Pearls and Shells
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
The fossil agate coral and natural specimens are put together in a sculptural organic form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time.
Agate, Coral
Coral like Round Geode with Polished Borders
Located in London, GB
Beautiful green-grey coral-like stalactites emerge from the interior lining of this round geode. The borders polished to reveal the celdonite shell with the exterior basalt still v...
Agate, Quartz
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Candlesticks with Polished Coral & Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
A pair of 18th-century Italian gold leaf candlestick tops with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. The hand-carved, gold leaf candlestick tops originally came from a pair of can...
Rock Crystal, Coral, Gold Leaf
Prehistoric Megalodon Shark Tooth with Starburst Coral EncrusA spectaculatations
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large tooth with lustrous grey surface contrasting with the bright-white coral encrustations. Once belonging to the most terrifying marine predator of the prehistor...
Other
A big red coral branch from Wunderkammer, silver base, Italy 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) from a cabinet of curiosities. The circular base with a wavy edge is made of embossed silver. The first register features...
Silver
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick tops with polished fossil agate coral and a natural forming baroque pearl. The 18th century fragments come from Tuscany and have th...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a brunch, fan shaped of Horny coral, reef, shells.
Coral
A branch of a light blue mother of pores with shells, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Specimen from Wuderkammer: a branch of blue Madrepora (Heliopora Coerulea). The Specimen, with various examples of shells, is mounted on a column-shaped wooden base with gilded par...
Coral
A glass ampulla with corallium sidere, France 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Specimen from wunderkammer, a glass ampoule with turned fruitwood lid painted black and label on the front. The paper label reads: Corallium Sidere and the number XXI. France circa 1870
Coral
$788Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Sculptural pink and brown sea fan mounted on a 17th century Italian gilded fragment base with pink mica, amethyst, and agate. The 17th century Italian fragment was originally part o...
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Rock Crystal
Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A choker necklace comprised of seven strands strung with hundreds of black and white hand-carved shell beads. The strands...
Coral
A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef.
Glass, Wood
$222Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving showcases numerous fossilized shells, coral, and other marine specimens with labels corresponding to their classification.
Paper
Beautiful Rare Old Deep Sea Red Bloom Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
Rare old deep sea red bloom coral specimen A beautiful rare deep sea coral bloom specimen, Showing wonderful detailed organic structures in a deep crimson red color, on matrix and ...
Silver
Fine Specimen of Fossilized Coral
Located in Ostend, BE
A beautiful and intricate specimen of fossilized coral from Florida, USA. Measures: 51 x 18 x 14 with stand.
Coral
Prehistoric Fossil Agate Coral
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Prehistoric fossil agate coral free forming in shape, two varieties of coral growing out of a rock coral base. Florida’s state stone, agatized coral, began as living coral reef 40 mi...
Agate, Coral
Agate Coral Decorated with Ammonites
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an agate coral decorated with ammonite shells. As Florida’s state stone, agatized coral began as living coral reef 40 million years ago in the shallow seas over Florida and o...
Agate, Coral
Fossil Agate Coral with a Stalactite
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fossil agate coral with a stalactite. As Florida’s state stone, agatized coral began as living coral reef 40 million years ago in the shallow seas over Florida and over tim...
Agate, Coral
Agate Coral with Tangerine Crystal Quartz and Fossil Shells
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is agate coral with a cluster of tangerine crystal quartz points and fossil shells. As Florida’s state stone, agatized coral began as living coral reef 40 million years ago in t...
Agate, Coral, Crystal
Unavailable
H 13 in W 12 in D 4 in
Mounted Prehistoric Fossil Rock Coral with Stalactite and Fossil Ammonite
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Prehistoric fossil rock coral with a stalactite and fossil ammonite mounted on a base. Stalactite is a tapering structure that hangs like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of...
Coral
Unavailable
H 20 in W 15 in D 7 in
Driftwood Decorated with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystal and Fossil Shells
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells. As Florida’s state stone, agatized coral began as living coral reef 40 million years ago in the shallow seas ov...
Coral, Crystal, Agate
Decorated Red Mediterranean Sea Fan on Calcite Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Red Mediterranean sea fan decorated with Baroque, natural forming pearls and red coral (Sicily) on a calcite mineral base with inclusions. Sea Fan's are also known as "soft coral" an...
Coral
Pair of Magnificent Antic Gorgonians, 1880, France
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of magnificent antic, gigantic gorgonians - black coral - on black painted bases - Dated 1880, France Dimensions: 80 x 70 cm.
Coral
Three Piece Set of Tangerine Crystal Quartz and Petrified Wood
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exotic minerals allow the colors to form in each specimen that has been polished by hand. The two side coordinating pieces are a pair of fossil agate coral.
Agate, Coral
Collection of Large Old Coral Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
Old large sea coral specimens sold as a collection of seven. Measurements are as follows: Picture 7 - 14" W x 10" D x 6.50" H / picture 8 - 11" W x 10" D x 8" H / picture 9 - 14" W x...
Coral
Sold
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
Stunning Large Antique Brush Coral Specimen Mounted on a Black Museum Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique brush coral specimen mounted on a black metal museum stand.
Coral, Metal
Beautiful Large Branch Coral Specimen
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is quite a nice piece of branch coral from the Philippines.
Coral
Large Red Coral Specimen on 19th Century Carved Chinese Rosewood Base
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice red coral specimen piece is of a large size and good color and rest upon a very detailed and intricately carved 19th century Chinese rosewood stand.
Coral
Natural Specimen, a Branch of Red Coral, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of Naturalia from the Wunderkammer. Red Mediterranean coral branch (Coralium rubrum), mounted on a wooden base, palm holder in the shape of a white lacquered vase.
Coral
Pair of Beautiful Wunderkammer Natural Specimen, Big Horny Coral Branches
Located in Milan, IT
The plinths are made out of carved wood and painted chalk. Over the bases a big branches fan shaped of a black horny coral.
Large Rugosa Coral
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a large piece of Rugosa Coral.
Coral
Pacific Elkhorn Extra Large Coral
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful extra large piece of Pacific Elkhorn Coral from the Philippines.
Coral
Black coral on a stand
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Black coral on a gilded wooden base, French, 19th century, The coral is from Asia.
Coral
Branches of Mediterranean Coral, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer natural specimen. Cut off branches of Red Mediterranean (Rubrum) coral, mounted on an early golden painted wooden and bronze XVIII century base, depicting a vase.
Coral, Limestone, Bronze
Prehistoric Carved Land Coral Ring on Stand, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Indonesian carved land coral ring on metal stand. Four are available, each in a different pattern. See image #2. They are sold individually. The rings are all 9.5" di...
Coral
Pair of Coral Branches from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Mediterranean coral branches, 'Corallium Rubrum', mounted on a bronze base. The realization of the bases involves different techniques: lost wax casting, hammered and chisel....
Coral, Bronze
Prehistoric Carved Land Coral Ring on Stand, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Indonesian carved land coral ring on metal stand. Four are available, each having a different pattern. See image #2. They are sold individually. The rings are all 9...
Coral
Prehistoric Carved Land Coral Ring on Stand Sculpture, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Indonesian carved land coral ring on metal stand sculpture.
Coral
Pair of Big Fossil Coral Stone Spheres, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of big fossil coral stone spheres, resting on a base, made of brass. Italy circa 1870.
Stone, Coral
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H 16 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Rare Wunderkammer Natural Specimen, a Pair of Diorama with Decoy Fishes
Located in Milan, IT
A rare natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with decoy fishes (Pterois volitans ), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef, The Specimens are mount...
Glass, Wood
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H 11.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Nautilus Pompilius Mounted with Pieces of Coral from Trapani, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
The Specimen is mounted on a gilded brass structure with inserts of Mediterranean red coral pieces (Corallium Rubrum).
Coral, Brass
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.