Insect Specimen
Large Vintage Collection of 39 Lucite Encased Insect Study Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
Large vintage collection of 39 lucite encased insect specimens. Range in size 4.25" x 1.75" x 1" to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Lucite
$450 / set
H 4.25 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Elytra 'shells' of insect jewels from Thailand
Located in Leuven , BE
A new material made from the elytra (shells) of insect jewels from Thailand - Sternoceras
Category
20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden base. These have been found, captured,...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
En Marche — Mounted Global Beetle & Insect Collection by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
(Gymnetis), tiger beetles, and two striking centerpiece specimens: a large blue-and-cream longhorn moth-like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Linen
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
$225 / set
H 1 in W 2 in D 3 in
Specimen Coffee Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
used in 3D printing or the way an entomologist might pin an insect specimen in their archive.
Batten
Category
2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Located in New York, NY
Framed entomological display titled Latticework by Hasharat, showcasing 84 exotic beetle and insect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Linen, Glass
Vintage School Teaching Display of Usefull Insects
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A classical vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating usefull insects (insects as
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
invertebrates and insects. It includes eight specimens, each meticulously illustrated with a focus on anatomical
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
$182 Sale Price
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Used as teaching material in German schools
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
$467
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the grassland. Used as teaching material in German
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
$467
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the forest edge. Used as teaching material in German
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
$467
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Vitrine No. 3, Cabinet of Curiosities from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
in my studio. Little by little, masks, small insects, and large specimen appear - phantoms and
Category
Early 2000s American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$125,000
H 93 in W 53.5 in D 25 in
Large Antique Entomology Poster – Dragonflies, Crickets & Flies, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
impressive large-format antique entomology poster depicts a wide range of insects in fine scientific detail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,008
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 0.01 in
12 Brownfield Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Gold Fruit Dessert Plates
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
finest. Each plate is uniquely decorated with a gold overlay depicting different fruit specimens
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
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"Specimen N*01" Side table in bleached maple and handmade leather marquetry
By Atelier C.u.b
Located in Montreal, QC
Inspired by cabinets of curiosity, and naturalized insects, we've created an imaginary new specimen
Category
2010s Canadian Other End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giant Genuine Natural Colombian Copal
Located in New York, NY
excellent insect specimens, as seen in this giant piece.
Copal helps transform negative energy into
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Curious insect cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful cabinet for insect specimens with 20 drawers. Each drawer has different bugs in it
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Glass
Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco
Located in Lowestoft, GB
carabid beetle, various dung beetles, a Lantern Fly and several hundred other insect specimens, the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic collection of four book boxes, containing pinned insect specimens.
The book boxes are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Specimen Cabinets of the William IV Period
Constructed in goncalo alves, rising
Category
Antique 19th Century European William IV Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
A Rare Natural Specimen: A Collection of Insects in a Pair of Wooden Show Cases
Located in Milan, IT
A rare natural Wunderkammer Specimen of insects. The Specimens are stuffed and mounted inside a
Category
20th Century Italian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 24.75 in W 13 in D 5 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
SET OF 4 HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS BY E. DONOVAN 1798-1799
Located in valatie, NY
Hand Colored Engravings from, “The Epitome of the Natural History of Insects of China” by E
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drawings
19th C. Meissen Hand Painted Dessert Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
realistic botanical specimens, butterflies and insects add to the bright enamel palette. Perfect cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunningly rendered, 17th century, richly colored, oil-on-copper painting of insect specimens from
Category
Antique 1670s Dutch Paintings
Materials
Copper
Entomology Specimen Collection in Display Case
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing collection of 30 insect specimens encased forever in acrylic are wonderful for
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Taxidermy
Materials
Acrylic
Four Late 19th Century Lepidopterology & Enthmology Faux Book Box Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of four book boxes, containing pinned butterfly, moth and insect specimens
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper
H 12.6 in W 13.19 in D 2.96 in
"Portal" by Hasharat – Specimen Composition in Radiant Symmetry
Located in New York, NY
iridescent beetles and exotic insect specimens. Created by the contemporary artist Hasharat, this work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Goliathus Beetle, Deconstructed and Mounted 'The Largest Insect in the World'
Located in New York, NY
Goliathus beetle specimen (Goliathus), deconstructed and mounted on a wooden base in a metal and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass, Other
H 11 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Brass Insect Boot Jack – Canadian Made Bug-Shaped Shoe Remover, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
whimsical insect, with long curling antennae that cleverly function as boot-removing levers. Made in Canada
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 10.5 in
Hasharat's Defying Gravity: Flight Meets Geometry
Located in New York, NY
real insect specimens. At the center, a vibrant emerald-hued beetle with extended wings commands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Paper
Vintage Insect Collection in Specimen Box from France
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage European collection of bug specimens, mounted and labelled in a wooden shadow box with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! Large specimens with Latin names. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Large Collection of Resin Incased Insect Specimens
Located in Oakland, CA
This wonderful collection was a de-acquisition from a museum in New Mexico. Nice aged resin from around 1920. This large and rare collection consists of 98 pieces. On sale for throug...
Category
Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities
Stick insects Specimens in a 19th Century Globe
Located in Marseille, FR
7 phasmatodeas in a 19th century globe.
Good condition.
Dimensions of the globe: Height 48.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 20 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century More Folk Art
A Collection Of 72 Boxed Entomological Specimen Displays Circa 1920
By George Fox Wilson
Located in London, GB
variously mounted and bottled insect specimens; wax fruit, flowers and foliage; wax cross-sections
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Art
Plant Reproduction Science Class Specimens
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
plant , insect , and animal specimens.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Insects Specimen Wall Hanging Sculpture Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique vintage group of insect specimens mounted in a wood and glass wall hanging box. Appears to
Category
Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Glass
Miniature Italian Pietra Dura Insect Plaque
Located in Concord, MA
Miniature Italian Pietra Dura insect plaque. Oval with a fly, mosquito and ladybug. Measure: 7/8 x
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a beautiful specimen and has fabulous winged exhibition.
Category
20th Century Thai Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Exceptional Walking Stick Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Located in Cardiff, CA
Fabulous winged exhibition and would make a great collection in any vignette.
Category
20th Century Peruvian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of 1930s, Czechoslovakian Insect Life Studies, Prague
Located in Hudson, NY
An incredible pair of detailed studies of insect life containing pinned specimens, flora both above
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$8,787 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
The metal arms paint...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$17,054 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures.
The Monarch bench is a striking co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book was published on the occasion of an exhibition in May 2011 held at Demish Danant Gallery, New York. Philippon and Lecoq joined forces in 1955 after having worked in Marcel ...
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Torchères
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$3,985 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cased taxidermy of a pheasant amongst natural Habitat.
Dimension: H 55.5 x W 80 x D 23 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood, Feathers, Animal Skin
Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
Vintage Pair of Textured Wood Veneer Nightstands 80s Postmodern Retro
By Kengo Kuma
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of vintage nightstands showcases a beautifully textured veneer that mimics the natural bark of pine, creating a rich, organic aesthetic. The distinctive wood grain features...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$4,800 / set
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
$234,194
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different spices. Wood frame with double glass. No name or label present from the maker.
Dimensi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
$240
H 12.63 in W 8.63 in D 1.75 in
Rare Find Art Nouveau Daum Cameo Glass Vitrified Monnaies du Pape Round Coupe
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Cameo Glass Bowl, France, circa 1910.
A rare Art Nouveau Daum cameo glass vitrified Monnaies du Pape round coupe (Honesty).
Very finely acid etched, wheel carved decor of Hones...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
$2,522
H 2.37 in Dm 5.52 in
Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 19th-century rosary cross from Jerusalem, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are made of authentic olive wood, a...
Category
Antique 1860s Religious Items
Materials
Fruitwood
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
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Insect Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of insect specimen available for sale. The range of distinct insect specimen — often made from glass, wood and organic material — can elevate any home. Insect specimen have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern insect specimen are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Insect Specimen?
Prices for insect specimen start at $290 and top out at $52,840 with the average selling for $1,500.
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