Ancient Swamp Kauri Stump, Natural Sculptural Specimen
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Each contour, cavity, and surface texture has been shaped by natural processes over millennia. The result is a sculptural object that sits between art, archaeology, and natural histo...
Wood
Fossil Crab (Galene granulifera) from Taiwan, Pliocene Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fossil crabs from Taiwan are encountered far less frequently than examples from more common fossil localities, making this specimen particularly desirable for collectors of fossils, ...
Stone
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals,...
Natural Fiber
Rare Botanical Model 'Lilium' made by Robert Brendel, around 1900 - Germany
Located in Lommel, BE
Originally intended as an instructional aid, Brendel models have become highly sought-after by collectors of scientific instruments, natural history objects, and decorative arts, adm...
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Regulus regulus) Regolo. Set on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalist...
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Anas querquedula) Garganey mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Na...
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Linaria cannabina) Fanello Linaia cannabina mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabi...
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Eastern Blue bird (Sialia sialis) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Wood
A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A taxidermy stuffed armadillo: Nine-banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus (Linnaeus, 1757), resting on metal pins under its legs on ...
Metal, Berlin Iron
Stuffed Robin bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Erithacus rubecula) Robin on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. ...
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. Stuffed bird of pray (Circus Cyaneus Linnaeus, 1766) Hen Harrier, mounted on an oak branch with dry leaves, resting on a rectangular, ...
Wood
Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural Specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) Wallcreeper on a fruitwood base painted black, with a paper scroll at the base reading: Specimen for laboratories...
Fruitwood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a turnstone Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Arenaria Interpres) Turnstone, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi ...
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a partridge, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Perdix perdix) Partridge mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Natur...
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Bunting, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Emberiza calandra) Bunting mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Natu...
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Pigeon, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Common pigeon (Columba livia) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Na...
Wood
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
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Dove, Siena, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Streptopelia turtur) Dove on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. ...
Wood
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a Sandpiper, Siena, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Sandpiper (Tringa subarcuata) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Na...
Wood
Stuffed bird Red crossbill for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra ) Linnaeus 1758, mounted on a wooden base. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. B...
Wood
Stuffed Green Bengal bird for natural history cabinet, Siena, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed green Bengal bird (Amandava formosa Latham), mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S...
Wood
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...
Brass
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a corn bunting, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Corn Bunting (Emberiza Calandra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi...
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a trush song, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird thrush song (Turdus philomelos) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi ...
Wood, Paper
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples a...
Plastic
Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a female House Sparrow, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A stuffed female house sparrow (Passer Domesticus), mounted on an ebonized fruitwood base. Specimen for a laboratory and natural histo...
Fruitwood
Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a male House Sparrow, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A stuffed male house sparrow (Passer Domesticus), mounted on an ebonized fruitwood base. Specimen for a laboratory and natural history...
Fruitwood
Sculptural Iron Meteorite Fragment from the Largest Fall in Recorded History
Located in London, GB
A visually striking and enigmatic piece of natural history. Weight: 65 g Provenance Discovered in Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia (46° 9’ N, 134° 39’ E) Condition An extremely...
Iron
$3,800
Lemonade by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from Victorian cabinets of curiosities and scientific displays, Hasharat combines authentic specimens with contemporary artistry to transform natural history into...
Glass
4.5 Billion Year Old Sculptural Stone Meteorite - NWA 17936
Located in London, GB
Split apart from its parent asteroid by an intense collision, and shaped by its descent to our planet, this meteorite is an entirely natural sculpture. With a custom, minimal base, i...
Stone
Large and Sculptural Stony Meteorite
Located in London, GB
Split apart from its parent asteroid by an intense collision, and shaped by its descent to our planet, this meteorite is an entirely natural sculpture. With a custom, minimal base, i...
Stone
Ancient Sahara Desert Ammonite Fossil, Natural History Decorative Object
Located in Marrakech, MA
This ammonite fossil is a prominent natural sculpture from the Late Cretaceous period (approximately 66 million years ago). Sourced from the Saharan sedimentary basins of Morocco, ...
Limestone
19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative collection of 33 individual museum cased shell specimens, card lidded boxes with circular glass top. Filled with dyed cotton and hand penned labels on the reverse. 5 la...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper
Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood 5.5" Decorative Sphere / Orb
Located in Red Lion, PA
It can serve as a meditative object, a sculptural statement, or a thoughtful addition to a collection of natural history and decorative arts.
Petrified Wood
Large Natural Quartz Crystal Sphere, 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
Beyond their decorative appeal, they have been prized by collectors of minerals and natural history objects for their remarkable optical qualities and natural beauty.
Quartz
Vintage Crocodile Skin Taxidermy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Its elongated form and impressive presentation make it suitable for display in a library, hunting lodge, country house, cabinet of curiosities, safari-themed interior, or collection ...
Leather
Mozambique Warthog Tusk Mounted on Wooden Base, Dated 1967
Located in Madrid, ES
Compact yet visually striking, this specimen is ideal for a library, office, hunting lodge, cabinet of curiosities, safari-themed interior, or collection of African memorabilia and n...
Bone
Mozambique Warthog Tusk Mounted on Wooden Base, Dated 1967
Located in Madrid, ES
Compact yet visually striking, this specimen is ideal for a library, office, hunting lodge, cabinet of curiosities, safari-themed interior, or collection of African memorabilia and n...
Bone
Vintage African Waterbuck (Cobe Defassa) Horn Trophy on Wooden Plaque, 20th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
The contrast between the pale bone structure and the richly toned wood enhances its decorative appeal while emphasizing the natural elegance of the specimen. Its substantial dimensi...
Fruitwood
Vintage African Waterbuck (Cobe Defassa) Horn Trophy on Wooden Plaque, 20th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
The contrast between the pale bone structure and the richly toned wood enhances its decorative appeal while emphasizing the natural elegance of the specimen. Its substantial dimensi...
Fruitwood
Vintage African Waterbuck (Cobe Defassa) Horn Trophy on Wooden Plaque, 20th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
The contrast between the pale bone structure and the richly toned wood enhances its decorative appeal while emphasizing the natural elegance of the specimen. Its substantial dimensi...
Fruitwood
Vintage African Waterbuck (Cobe Defassa) Horn Trophy on Wooden Plaque, 20th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
The contrast between the pale bone structure and the richly toned wood enhances its decorative appeal while emphasizing the natural elegance of the specimen. Its substantial dimensi...
Fruitwood
Pair of African Buffalo Trophies, Mozambique, 1967
Located in Madrid, ES
The mounts exhibit excellent decorative presence and are ideally suited for a hunting lodge, country house, library, office, safari-themed interior, trophy room, or collection of Afr...
Fruitwood
Pair of African Buffalo Trophies, Mozambique, 1966
Located in Madrid, ES
The mounts exhibit excellent decorative presence and are ideally suited for a hunting lodge, country house, library, office, safari-themed interior, trophy room, or collection of Afr...
Fruitwood
Large Biomorphic Sculpture by Elisa D'Arrigo
Located in Long Island City, NY
It has the gravity and presence of an object of natural history: a fossilized dinosaur egg, or a petrified plant specimen.
Wire
Madagascar Septarian Calcite half nodule mounted on a custom acrylic base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Mounted on a custom-designed clear acrylic base, the piece achieves a clean, floating presentation that emphasizes its symmetry and texture. Equal parts natural history specimen and ...
Other
Madagascar Septarian Calcite half nodule mounted on a custom acrylic base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Mounted on a custom-designed clear acrylic base, the piece achieves a clean, floating presentation that emphasizes its symmetry and texture. Equal parts natural history specimen and ...
Other
Tout l'Univers N° 234 — Avril 1966 — Don Quichotte, Insectes, Langage - 2C150
Located in Bordeaux, FR
The insect evolutionary tree — ten insect orders illustrated in vivid color on a stylized tree — is a complete entomological classification chart rendered as natural history art; ins...
Paper
Ancient Kauri Stump Coffee Table, Solid Sculptural Piece
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Compact yet visually powerful, this piece is ideal for luxury living rooms, design-led apartments, gallery spaces, boutique hotels, and interiors seeking a bold natural statement. M...
Iron
Massive Carved & Polished Rock Crystal / Quartz Live Edge Ashtray, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary piece of sculptural mineral design—ideal for collectors of natural history décor, brutalist luxury objects, or statement midcentury accessories.
Rock Crystal
$1,300Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)
Located in Langweer, NL
"Artistic and Aesthetic Value": At the same time, natural history prints were prized as objects of **artistic beauty**.
Paper
Collection of Rare Shaped Natural History Museum Stalagmite Forms
Located in London, GB
These natural history objects are mound or tapering columns rising from the floor of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water and often uniting with a stalactite.
Natural Fiber
Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Add a striking natural‑history specimen to your collection with this genuine Native Copper from China. This piece displays bold metallic luster, intricate branching formations, and r...
Copper
Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful early 19th century large Bezoar housed on a period but later turned brass and ebonised wood stand. The bezoar has a good colour/patina from years of being hand...
Brass
Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful late 19th century polished Bezoar, housed in a period but later glass dome on turned base with bun feet. We've had a small internal stand made, much like an egg cu...
Natural Fiber, Softwood, Glass
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Great Spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabin...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with beautifully aged color. From old private collection. Circa 1900. Measures as photographed (s...
Sea turtle, Shell
Sold
H 12.21 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
Collection of 69 Global Conifer Ferns Shadow Boxes Natural History Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of sixty nine ferns with original hand written labels From the early part of the 20th century, we have had the smaller thirty nine mounted in bespoke made shadow box...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Located in Nottingham, GB
Natural History - Green Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster Free international shipping.
Multi-gemstone
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Natural History - Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster
Located in Nottingham, GB
Natural History - purple Mexican Fluorite Gemstone Geode Specimen Crystals Cluster Free international shipping.
Multi-gemstone
Pair of Pogona Reptiles for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer. A pair of taxidermy stuffed Pogona Vitticeps reptils, mounted on an olive briar and swiss pine wooden base. Sulfur glass eyes. Specimen for labora...
Animal Skin, Wood, Pine
Diorama with Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama with a natural specimen from Wunderkammer. Stuffed bird Common pigeon (Columba livia), mounted on a wooden base with cartouche inside a glass dome, on a round wooden base, bl...
Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful early 19th century Bezoar housed in a thick glass domed lens, with turned ebonized base. An elderly hand written museum label is still visible. Velvet interior A...
Velvet, Glass, Softwood
20th century pair of Nautilus with silver garnish, England
By English School
Located in Valladolid, ES
They arose during the Renaissance and their collections were enriched thanks to the great geographical discoveries; They were further divided into four sets: naturalia, artificialia,...
Silver
Natural History Wabi Sabi Olivewood Bowl or Sink
Located in Antwerp, BE
Olive wood large bowl which can be used as a bathroom sink. Created by nature this exceptional piece would fit well in Bohemian wabi sabi interiors. From Puglia, Italy, 20th century.
Olive
Antique Walrus "Oosik" Fossil Bone Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique fossil specimen of a walrus penis bone - Baculum - also known as an "Oosik" - this is very dense bone was often polished for use as handles for knives and other tools by the...
Bone
Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Nowadays examples are to be found in institutions as the Smithsonian and museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. This current Gogotte is particularly interesting for its elegan...
Sandstone
Antique Giant Turtle Skull Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique giant sea turtle skull natural history specimen in beautifully aged old surface color patina. Direct from private collection. Circa 1900. Measures 11 inches wide x 9 inches ...
Bone
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Cyanistes caeruleus) Blue tit on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalis...
Wood
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Icterus galbula) Baltimore jaundice on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Nat...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italia 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) wallcreeper bird, on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and natural history cabinet. S. Brogi N...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Perdix Rufa) Red Partridge mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Natu...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Ancient Concretion, Turtle Stones, Natural History Mounted Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
A graduated size grouping of four ancient concretion natural history geological fossil specimens (often referred to as turtle stones) individually set on custom steel stands by John ...
Stone, Steel
Stuffed Marsh Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Emberiza schoeniclus) Migliarino of marsh mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet: a Parakeet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Melopsittacus undulatus) Corrugated parakeet mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabi...
Wood
Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Wood, Paper
Sea Shells Specimens in a Shadow Box Natural History Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern great selection of natural sea shells/ urchins and sand dollars organized in a shadow box. Great decor piece a special gift.
Shell
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H 29.25 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
A Large Sawfish Bill on a Museum Mount, American 19th Century and Family History
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large sawfish bill on a double pin museum mount, American 19th century with family history of sawfish bill on the back. (Please see photo) the overall height is 36" high including ...
Bone
Enormous Old Quartz Crystal Cluster Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
It measures 32 inches wide by 15 inches deep x 14 inches high and weighing approximately 350 - 400 pounds. Spectacular antique natural history geological object.
Quartz
Fine Early 19th Century Victorian Collection of Minerals
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
He catalogued the Earl of Tankerville's collection of shells and dealt in shells and natural history objects initially in King Street, Covent Garden, then moved to Regent Street and ...
Wood
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H 21.25 in W 31.25 in D 6.75 in
Unusual Fish Taxidermy Diorama Set in Decaying Underwater Industrial Environment
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Overall, it is an interesting combination of a vintage taxidermy being used in a contemporary setting and is much closer to a modern art than just a natural history object. The disp...
Wood
Ancient Whale Vertebrae Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique ancient whale vertebrae with the best naturally aged wear, surface and color. 19th century possibly earlier. Direct from an old private collection. See pictures showing vie...
Sold
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 8.47 in
Vintage Decorative Ammonite, Fossil, Geological, Ornament, Natural History, Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative ammonite on plinth. An English, fossilised geological ornament on an oak base, dating to the late 20th century and much, much earlier. Ammonites evolv...
Oak
Mid-Century Butterfly Specimen Wall Display Shadow Box
Located in Praha, CZ
The piece is presented in a wooden frame with a glass front and original paper/cardboard backing, giving it a clean museum-like appearance and strong decorative impact. A perfect vi...
Glass, Wood, Paper
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H 22 in W 19 in D 8.5 in
Aurora by Hasharat: 19th-Century Glass Globe with Shimmering Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
The vibrant hues of the butterflies, ranging from electric blues and soft pastels to subtle pinks and striking blacks, create a breathtaking visual contrast against the elegant natur...
Glass
Large Sculptural Lobster Specimen on Stand, Coastal Nautical Style
Located in San Diego, CA
Dimensions: 9.5"W x 4"D x 20.75"H Type: Decorative object / Natural history style sculpture Materials: Composite / resin (bone finish), wood base, metal rod support Color: Ivory / b...
Resin, Wood
Natural History, a Beautiful Group of Ten Labradorite Mineral Specimens
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The group of ten stunning Labradorite mineral specimens of different sizes, one particularly large, and each with one major face polished to show the structure, iridescent qualities ...
Natural History Animal Dioramas
Located in Essex, MA
A collection of 4 natural history dioramas, of various sizes, circa 1950s-60s, each with a naturalistically modeled painted plaster animal in its semicircular habitat. represented wi...
Glass, Cardboard
Early 19th Century Skeleton Display on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Glamis, Angus
An early 19th century skeleton part from a large collection of medical and natural history objects. Comprising of a pelvis section, lower spine and upper legs.
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
Resin
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
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.
Glass, Wood
$148Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Shell
$3,897 / 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
$23,583Sale 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
$1,741 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$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
$13,700
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
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...
Coral
$125,000
H 24.81 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...
Amethyst, Quartz
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 24 in D 22 in
1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...
Glass
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.75 in W 2 in D 4 in
Kolihapeltis chlupaci Trilobite from Djebel Oufaten, Morocco (154.5 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi is a rare, spiny trilobite fossil, a member of the Order Corynexochida and Family Scutellidae, found in the Lhandar Formation near Atchana, Morocco, du...
Cement, Other
Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and tan/brown/off-white seashells in long/oblong hand-carved wood centerpiece. There ar...
Shell, Wood
1841 Shell Collection
Located in London, GB
1841 rare collection of large shells, on antique mahogany bases. 60 pieces of the Large shells, 18 boxes of the small shells. Provenance attached in the photo section. Hugh C. Ful...
Shell
Thomas Webb & Sons Tri-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Glass
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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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.