50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Points of Interest The color of this fossil specimen is unique among Green River Formation crocodiles; it is an exceptionally rich hue.
Limestone
A crocodile skull wunderkammer specimen, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural specimen from Wunderkammer: a crocodile skull. The wooden column base is decorated on the upper edge.
Metal
Exceptional Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Slice with a Crocodile Drawing
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
What would you call it? “Crocodile Agate,” “Agate with the Jacaré Drawing,” or “Crocodile Gemstone”?
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Vintage Crocodile Skin Taxidermy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive crocodile skin taxidermy dating from the 1960s, preserved in excellent condition and displaying the distinctive texture, scale pattern, and natural character that make cro...
Leather
Brown Fossil Eosuchus Crocodile Vertebrae in Acrylic Custom Box
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
“Eosuchus” crocodile vertebrae Origen: Kem Kem Beds, Morocco Period: Cretaceous 66-100 Million years old.
Acrylic
Victorian Taxidermy Standing Crocodile with Clasped Hands and Open Mouth
Located in London, GB
A Victorian taxidermy standing crocodile with clasped hands which could hold a glass or keys if required, With open mouth, glass eyes and mounted on a circular metal base . Provenan...
Alligator
Sold
H 71.5 in W 139.5 in D 3.5 in
50 Million Year Old Eocene Era Fossil Crocodile Specimen in Stone, from Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
We believe this is the second largest Green River crocodile ever found. The specimen measures 13 feet 5 inches long from head to tail.
Limestone
Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A head mount of a black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) rests atop an antique wooden sphere. The bold, rounded base contrasts with the slender, graceful neck of the bird. This ba...
Animal Skin
Taxidermy Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill on Driftwood Mount
Located in New York, NY
This expertly prepared taxidermy specimen features a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), a striking bird native to the arid savannas of southern Africa. Notable for ...
Feathers
$3,953 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$341,267
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base
Located in Houston, TX
Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Kimono with Embroidery Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese Wedding Kimono with bold embroidery designs. The auspicious attire was known as Uchikake and was worn by the bride during the wedding ceremony made from silk and hea...
Brocade, Silk
$5,158Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.58 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Antique Tarot Parlour Table, English, Oak, Zodiac Carving, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fascinating antique tarot parlour table. An English, oak centre table richly carved with Zodiac decoration, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A remarkable piece o...
Oak
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
1927 Rene Lalique Box Primeveres Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Primeveres" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Great opalescence. height: 12 cm diameter: 16 cm Félix ...
Blown Glass
$255,982
H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
Animal Skin
$2,354Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 16.15 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Taxidermy Pheasant - Real Bird Mount, Rustic Game Bird Display for Home Décor This striking vintage taxidermy pheasant is a beautifully preserved game bird mount, showcasing...
Animal Skin, Feathers
Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order
By History Never Repeats, Maria Armada, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Modern production and made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced and size can be varied for each order from 14" to 56" wide ...
Brass
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
Leather, Mahogany
$256 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in
Dutch Delfts Blue colored Tulip vase set Designed by van Loes van Delft
Located in Delft, NL
Delfts Blue colored Tulip vase set Designed by van Loes van Delft These vases by Heinen Delfts Blauw, was designed by artist Loes van Delft. Loes van Delft's style is recognizable b...
Ceramic
$12,000
H 15.75 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Tall Semiramis Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Model #3771 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...
Earthenware, Glass
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.