Antique Marine Diorama with Hermit Crabs, Coral & Shells, 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. The Specimens are mounted inside a g...
Coral
Antique Marine Diorama with Fishes, Glass and Wood, Italy, Circa 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. The Specimens are mounted inside...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Beautiful Wunderkammer Natural Specimen, Big Horny Coral Branches
Located in Milan, IT
Over the bases a big branches fan shaped of a black horny coral.
Diorama with Two Decoy 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. The Specimens are mounted inside...
Animal Skin, Glass, Wood
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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
Pair of Horny Coral Branches, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of big branches fan shaped of a red Horny coral from Mediterranean Sea for Wunderkammer.
Coral
Diorama with Hermit Crab, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a brunch, fan-shaped of Horny coral, starfish, reef, shells, and little crab.
Coral
A diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a brunch, fan-shaped of Horny coral, starfish, reef, shells, and little crab.
Glass, Fruitwood
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
Stuffed House Sparrow bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) House sparrow mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Wood
French 19th Century Glass Dome with Brass Decoration
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Popular in the 19th century, domed glass displays offered protection for portico clocks and flora & fauna specimens without compromising visibility. Inside this cloche is an oval...
Silver, Brass
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith. Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...
Bronze
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Located in Newtown, CT
Victorian carved whole conch Shell c1880. Beautiful and rare item to find! This was hand carved in Italy, likely a souvenir of a Grand Tour. The subject of the carving is of St Georg...
Shell
$836Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.3 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
Other
$23,860Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$985
H 23 in W 20 in D 4 in
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
Majolica Violet Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Purple flower Violet Cache Pot signed Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
Ceramic
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
Sea Whip Branch on Nautilus Sea Shell Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern coastal installation of beautiful sea whip branch on Nautilus sea shell mother of pearl.
Shell
$15,000
H 13.19 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century taxidermy display case. Featuring various birds including a juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron, a Blue Jay, a Red-wing Blackbird, and a crow, along with other spec...
Glass, Wood, Oak
Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.
Coral
$1,090 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
$500Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 10.75 in D 7.75 in
Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
Jade, Quartz
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.