Large Mineral Specimens
Large Natural Calcite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large example of an unusual, naturally-formed calcite and stilbite mineral specimen, presented on
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large naturally-occurring purple fluorite mineral specimen, presented on one of our exclusive
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cabinet mineral specimen of natural galena from Greenlaws Mine, Weardale, England, ex
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe.
While tourmaline may
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zimbabwean Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large example of a naturally-formed smoky dogtooth calcite mineral specimen, presented on an
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Druzy Geode With Pink Red Apophyllite Mineral Specimen
Located in Houston, TX
Large druzy geode with pink red apophyllite mineral specimen.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
$1,280 / set
H 8.375 in W 6.875 in D 1 in
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pyrite mineral specimen. It is an usually large piece of pyrite and very rare to come by in this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Large Kyanite Mineral Adorned with Silver Leaf Shells, Kyanite & Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
a piece in this particular size. The specimen is adorned with the silver leaf shells and minerals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
$2,800
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 6 in
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zambian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pyrite on Quartz From Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
This striking large Pyrite on Quartz combination mineral specimen from Indonesia features sharply
Category
2010s Indonesian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
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Large Galena Mineral Specimen
Located in Austin, TX
A large natural specimen of galena mineral from Russia, on a thick lucite base. Galena from
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Organic Modern Sculptures
Large Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Located in Austin, TX
A highly aesthetic mound of dazzling Pyrite pyritohedra, resting on a thick lucite base. Large
Category
Vintage 1950s Uruguayan Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pyrite
Large Mineral Specimen of Black Tourmaline and Quartz
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large mineral specimen of smoky quartz with a black tourmaline formation in front, on Stand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline
Large Mineral Specimen of Blade Selenite with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A large mineral specimen of "Blade Selenite"
Wooden stand included
Stand dimensions: 4.5"h x
Category
20th Century Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities
Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan, free standing and weighing 42
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan, free standing and weighing 85
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Large Sandstone Concretion, Natural Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large sandstone concretion, natural mineral specimen
Sahara desert, prehistoric
Measures
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Algerian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Large Natural Quartz Mineral Specimen on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Large natural quartz mineral specimen on wood stand. Overall: 14" H x 10" W x 8" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Large Custom Mounted Amethyst Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Section of a raw amethyst geode specimen, mounted on a black metal base. Amethyst is a member of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Amethyst, Metal
Large Custom Mounted Agate Stone Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large agate slice on a custom mount featuring shades of banded taupe, brown, black, grey and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Large Custom Mounted Agate Stone Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large agate slice on a custom mount featuring shades of banded taupe, brown, black, grey and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Metal
Large Custom Mounted Agate Stone Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large agate slice on a custom mount featuring shades of banded taupe, brown, black, grey and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Metal
Large Amethyst Crystal/Decorative Object/Mineral Sculpture
Located in London, Lambeth
This is a stunning raw Amethyst crystal mounted on a black stand.
Amethyst is one of the most famous and prominent crystals. This white crystal is considered a master healer.
I...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Large Spectacular Golden Pyrite Mineral Formation with Sphalerite
Located in London, GB
An incredible, large formation of Peruvian Pyrite. This one-of-a-kind specimen
contains a medley
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Contemporary Large Hand Carved Rock Crystal Alligator on Serpentine Base
Located in Toronto, ON
. It sits atop a heavy and large mineral specimen base and is removable.
Alligator dimensions: L 23
Category
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal
Rare & Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
This large, rare and very impressive mineral specimen of Pyrite is a stunning example of nature at
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Malachite Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Astoria, NY
, lemons, and strawberries with wheat sheaves, issuing from a large polished malachite mineral specimen
Category
Late 20th Century International Style Centerpieces
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Large Mounted Amethyst Mineral Specimen #3
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A thick slice of a large geode resembling a heart. The interior has large dark purple, quartz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Large Amethyst and Gypsum Mineral Specimen Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Amethyst and Gypsum Mineral Specimen sculpture
A transparent gypsum crystal mounted on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Very Large White Cream Onyx Mineral Specimen Platter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very large white cream onyx mineral specimen platter
A long, low sided platter with a river
Category
2010s Mexican Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Large Amethyst Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen Cluster
Located in Miami, FL
Large Amethyst Quartz crystal geode mineral specimen cluster.
Offered for sale is a naturally
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
Large Custom Mounted Amethyst Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Section of a raw amethyst geode specimen, mounted on a black metal base. Amethyst is a member of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Amethyst, Metal
Large Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large split Ammonite fossil mineral specimen Jurassic cretaceous period
We hand pick each set of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Split Ammonite Fossil Mineral Specimen Custom Mounted Cretaceous Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large split ammonite fossil mineral specimen custom mounted cretaceous period
A excellent
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Large Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimen Jurassic cretaceous period #8
An excellent quality
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
Very Large 10.25 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very Large 10.25 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Pair of Large Vintage Rainbow Onyx Obelisks Crystal Gem 70s 80s
By Obscure Objects, Stone Art, Crystal Stone, Mineral Workshop
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning pair of vintage rainbow onyx obelisks showcases a vibrant array of natural colors, including rich tea green, mint green, soft pink, orange, yellow, light brown, and cre...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Christian Dior Silver Plate Carafe Stopper Natural Pyrite Specimen Decoration
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
A large attribute to Christian Dior Carafe stopper with a large natural specimen of pyrite mineral
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite, Silver Plate
Large Apophyllite Crystal, Natural Mineral Specimen Sculpture from India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Height on custom display stand: 13.75 in. / 35 cm
The multifaceted surfaces of the clear and white opaque crystals, create a twinkling effect as they catch the light.
Some use...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Mounted Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Large Geological Mineral Crystal Specimen, Desert Rose
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and sculptural specimen of the crystal desert rose
Desert rose is the colloquial name
Category
Mid-20th Century African Scientific Instruments
Dutch 1920s Large Study Case with Collection of 48 Minerals and Rocks Specimens
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large fascinating suitcase or box with handles containing a 'homemade' mineral and rock
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Stone, Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Marble, Sandstone
H 2.76 in W 22.45 in D 16.15 in
Large Red Cap Amethyst Hematite Specimen on Bronze Stand
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Stunning large red cap amethyst hematite mineral specimen on elegant stepped plinth form solid
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Canadian Decorative Objects
Pair of Gemstone & Driftwood Lamps by Carol Stupell
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of custom gemstome lamps by Carol Stupell. Large mineral specimens of clear quartz
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Large Mineral Specimen
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Mounted on wooden display stand. This came from a local estate.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Quartz Mineral Specimen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Massive quartz--the matrix covered in quartz prisms with micro-crystalline quartz growth and mounted on a custom steel base and frame.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
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Mother of Pearl Dish Spoons Caviar
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) pieces; natural mother-of-pearl caviar dish and spoon set. Beautiful luster and iridescence.
Category
Late 20th Century Barware
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
$12,500
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements.
Available only in the Uni...
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Lamp from 1940's, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Sunburst wall or ceiling lamp from 1940's, France. Hand hammered gilt forged iron with two bulbs, it can be used as a ceiling or wall lamp.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese handmade Black Silk Kimono Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE SILK KMIONO, MEIJI. In colorful floral, foliate, and landscape motif, length from collar to bottom of hem 61 inches, width from shoulder to shoulder 50 inches. Sta...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Silk
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
This crystal cluster specimen measures about 4 x 2.5 x 1.25 inches.
Please note:
Natural crystals and geodes may shed ti...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect as an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,083 / set
H 11.97 in W 3.47 in D 3.47 in
Mid Century Pastel Shades Murano Bowl
Located in Clearwater, FL
A Murano hand blown glass bowl in beautiful pastel shades of pink, green, blue and white. Italy, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Portuguese Ceramic Vase C. Vieira, S. Miguel, Açores
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Ceramic vase C. Vieira, S. Miguel, Açores. It has a rounded shape with a narrow base, wide body and small opening. The decoration is simple and typical of the region, with hand-paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Large Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Lamps from 1940's, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of large Sunburst wall or ceiling lamps from 1940's, France. Hand hammered gilt forged iron with two bulbs each lamp, they can be used as a ceiling or wall lamps.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cabinet example of a silky fibrous malachite specimen sourced from Congo, presented on a bespoke medium base for interior display.
Malachite is known for its vivid natural g...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacularly large naturally formed quartz specimen sourced from the Himalayas. This extraordinary specimen comes presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster bases, ready fo...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural deep purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, library, etc., many places to...
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Vintage Coastal Woven Resin Rattan Chaise Lounges - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring relaxation and elegance to your outdoor space with this pair of vintage coastal woven resin rattan chaise lounges. Designed with a dark woven rattan frame and topped with vibra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Amazing Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Professor Max Laeuger
By Max Laeuger, Betty Woodman, Magdalene Odundo, Edmund de Waal, Ken Kusaka
Located in München, DE
Breathtaking ceramic vase from the 1920s.
Extremely successful design.
The sublime pattern was particularly well done.
Wonderful design and a special ceramic object for collectors.
...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection.
Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz
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Large Mineral Specimens For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of large mineral specimens available for sale. The range of distinct large mineral specimens — often made from stone, metal and amethyst — can elevate any home. There are 9 antique and vintage large mineral specimens for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Large mineral specimens have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Large mineral specimens made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large mineral specimens have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi and Nature are consistently popular.
How Much are Large Mineral Specimens?
Large mineral specimens can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $347 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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