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Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural spec...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 6 in. W 2.5 in. D 6 in.
Natural Specimen a Group of Amethist Crystals, Italy 1880, Specimen
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A Druze of amethyst and quartz crystals mounted over a wooden base on a vase shape, Italy, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
H 15.5 in. W 11.5 in. D 9.5 in.
Natural Specimen a Pair of Druzes with Crystals, Italy 1880, Specimen
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of Elbanite crystals and quartz druzes, mounted over a gold-plated wooden base vase shape, Italy, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Crystal
H 8 in. W 4.75 in. D 4.25 in.
Natural Specimen White Quartz and Rock Crystals, Italy, 1880, Specimen Naturale
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. Rock crystals and white Quartz with Baryte crystals mounted over a carved wooden base gold gilt on a shape of a vase. Italy, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 10 in. W 7.5 in. D 6.5 in.
White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Natural Specimens
H 4.72 in. W 7.87 in. D 5.5 in.
Natural Specimen Amethiste and Calcite Flowers Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A Druze of Amethiste, calcite, and calcite flowers crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape, Italy, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
H 16 in. W 10 in. D 5 in.
Natural Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Livingston, NJ
Mined in Brazil this natural quartz crystal specimen is considered a healing stone that is also beautiful as a decorative accent in any room of your home. Not dyed or altered in any ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 8 in. W 10 in. D 10 in.
Natural Specimen a Pair of Big Amethyst Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of big amethyst crystals mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape, Italy, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
H 16 in. W 11 in. D 9 in.
Natural Specimen, Organic Shape Sculpture Sandstone Gogotte Formation, France
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Gogottes are exclusively found in Fontainbleu, France, in a specific formation that is 34-28 million old. The gogottes themselves formed between 8000-5000 years ago. They are formed ...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
H 15.36 in. W 11.82 in. D 5.91 in.
Natural specimen: a pair of Druzes with crystals, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural mineral specimen. A pair of Apophyllite quartz Druzes mounted over a carved wooden base, vase shape with leaves gold gilt. Italy 1880 ca.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal
H 9 in. W 4 in. D 2.8 in.
Natural Specimen, Organic Shape Sculpture Sandstone Gogotte Formation, France
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Goggottes are exclusively found in Fontainbleu, France, in a specific formation that is 34-28 million old. The goggottes themselves formed between 8000-5000 years ago. They are forme...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
H 19.69 in. W 25.99 in. D 8.67 in.
Natural Specimen, Organic Shape Sculpture Sandstone Gogotte Formation, France
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Goggottes are exclusively found in Fontainbleu, France, in a specific formation that is 34-28 millions old. The goggottes themselves formed between 8000-5000 years ago. They are form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
H 16.93 in. W 9.45 in. D 37.01 in.
Natural Specimen Desert Rose and Red Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A desert rose crystals and red crystals mounted over a wooden gilded base in the shape of a vase, Italy, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 12.5 in. W 12 in. D 7 in.
Natural Specimen Pair of Scolecite and Apophilite Crystals, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of compositions of Scolecite and Apophilite crystals, mounted over gold-plated wooden bases, the shape of a vase with carved leaves. Italy 1880 ca.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 17.5 in. W 5 in. D 4 in.
Studio Greytak 'Blue Barite On Copper' Natural Specimen Pedestal Desk Art
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
BLUE BARITE ON COPPER WITH PATINA FINISH
In this stunning piece of pedestal art, Studio Greytak elevates a specimen of blue barite pristinely preserved in its natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
H 9 in. W 11 in. D 6 in.
Blue and White Natural Glass Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white natural glass specimen. Chunky natural glass of clear and dark blue and white aggregate for bookshelf or paperweight.
Dimensions: 6" W x 5"' D x 4.5" H.
Category
20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
H 4.5 in. W 5 in. D 6 in.
19th Century Wunderkammer Marine Natural Taxidermy Specimen
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th century Wunderkammer rare marine natural taxidermy specimen of the common Pufferfish (Diodon) with sulfur glass eyes. The specimen is stuffed and mounted over a lacquered wood...
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
H 8 in. W 5.5 in. D 8 in.
Fossilized Orthoceras Natural Granite Sculpture Specimen Petrified Cephalopods
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 3 ft. tall naturally occurring Orthoceras sculpture carved from solid granite and polished to expose the petrified cephalopods. According to some archeologists, these little...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swedish Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 38 in. W 9.5 in. D 8 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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pine, Natural Fiber, Glass
H 12.21 in. W 10.63 in. D 2.76 in.
Stunning Collection of Six Natural Sea Shells or Specimens
Located in Arles, FR
A stunning collection of six natural sea specimens including Trivia Europaea, Cypraea Tigris, and Cyprae Lynx.
These shells are very rare, vivid beauties, stunning shells with incr...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 2.75 in. W 3.63 in. D 4 in.
Labradorite Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Large polished labradorite specimen. Labradorite displays a strong iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence.
Category
2010s Australian Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 5.75 in. W 4.25 in. D 2.5 in.
Crystal Specimen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crystal specimen cut polished deep blue Ombre from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 3.5 in. W 7.63 in. D 3.75 in.
Blue Kyanite and Quartz Specimen on Acrylic Box, Natural Crystal Sculpture
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Blue kyanite and quartz specimen on acrylic box, natural crystal sculpture
The name kyanite is derived from the ancient Greek word “Kyanos” that means blue.
The legend says that...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
H 14.18 in. W 14.57 in. D 9.85 in.
Malachite Specimen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite specimen, organically cut.
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
H 12 in. W 7 in. D 4 in.
Large Labradorite Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Large polished labradorite specimen. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence. Labradorite is also know as stone that will help you be...
Category
2010s Australian Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 7.5 in. W 8.5 in. D 4 in.
Mica Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this piece is in great condition.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
H 4 in. W 7 in. D 5 in.
White Specimen Coral
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This wonder piece of natural sea coral takes on the form of a modern sculpture with its sensual form and glow. The piece has no damage and is mounted on a piece of clear Lucite and d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 11.25 in. W 5 in. D 4.50 in.
Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli specimen. Highly polished. Measures: 4" x 4.75" x 1.25".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
H 4.75 in. W 1.25 in. D 4 in.
Specimen Polished Marble Egg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Specimen marble egg - Large goose size - 3.5 inches - Brown multi-color - from a Palm Beach estate. This has a wonderful cool feel in the hand - lovely de-stresser or natural decorat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
H 3.5 in. Dm 2.5 in.
Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic petrified wood specimen. Original petrified bark on one side, polished interior of tree on the other. All original. 3 lb.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Natural Specimens
Materials
Petrified Wood
H 5 in. W 9.5 in. D 4 in.
White Crystal Specimen
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful chunk of milky white crystal
Measures: 11 x 6 x 4 approximate size.
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
H 6 in. W 11 in. D 4 in.
XL Specimen of Selenite
Located in Chicago, IL
XL specimen of selenite.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
H 8.0 in. W 13.0 in. D 9.4 in.
Medium Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Medium Lapis Lazuli Specimen. Highly polished. Measures: 7.5" x 2.4" x 9.25".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
H 9.25 in. W 2.4 in. D 7.5 in.
Amethyst Quartz Geode Specimen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting geode specimen displaying Mother Nature's sculptural prowess with this fine example of Amethyst quartz crystals.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
H 14 in. W 8 in. D 5 in.
Large Specimen of Malachite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large, organically shaped piece of malachite with curves and caverns to it. Polished. The stone itself is many years old, but has recently been cut and polished.
164 pounds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
H 14 in. W 24 in. D 16 in.
Pair of Fossil Specimens
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Orthoconic Cephalopods towers or fossilized squid specimens carefully cut from stone and polished to reveal these remarkable organic sculptures.
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 13.5 in. W 5 in. D 3 in.
Large Amethyst Specimen Geode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial size natural amethyst geode.
Category
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
H 16.5 in. W 11 in. D 9 in.
Unusual Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual quartz crystal specimen.
Category
Early 20th Century Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
H 5.5 in. W 11.0 in. D 8.0 in.
Specimen Violet Coral on Lucite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece of specimen coral will make a suble statement with is beautiful violet coloration.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 4.75 in. W 6.25 in. D 6.38 in.
Blue Coral Specimens on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three impressive blue coral specimens each with its own alluring blue color and unique sea inspired form and texture, presented on Lucite bases to enhance the sculptural elements. Pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 9.5 in. W 5.5 in. D 6 in.
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Roundel
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Third-quarter 19th century Italian 'Grand Tour' specimen marbles plaque of roundel form having over 30 different rare and ancient marbles, including malachite, porphyry, jasper, and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
H 0.5 in. Dm 14.88 in.
Vintage Real White Coral Specimen
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage real white coral specimen.
Size: 9” W x 6.5” D x 5.75” H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Bajan Bohemian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 5.75 in. W 9 in. D 6.5 in.
Staghorn Coral Specimen on Coquina
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic staghorn coral specimen with its clean bleached white color and organic textural form. Presented on a coquina stone base. This item cannot be exported out of the USA, witho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 14 in. W 12 in. D 7 in.
Large Crystal, Amethyst Geode Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large geode crystal specimen featuring an amethyst center.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 7.5 in. W 6 in. D 3.5 in.
Naturalia Mineral Specimen, Italy, circa 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen: A composition with rock crystal, amethyst, aragonite and pyrite crystals, mounted over a guild plated wooden base on a vase shape, decorated with leaves.
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
H 11 in. W 5.5 in. D 3.5 in.
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 lbs. This semi-precious stone has been prized since antiquity due to its intense, be...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
H 14 in. W 9.5 in. D 2.5 in.
Specimen Rostrum or Saw Bill Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Specimen rostrum or saw bill as sculpture, authentic specimen rostrum 1.5" x 18" with 23 teeth to each side for a total of 46, the raised on a 4" square Lucite plinth base.
Category
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lucite
H 21 in. W 4 in. D 4 in.
A Marine Specimen A Taxidermy Porcupinefish, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Taxidermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, the common porcupinefish (Tetrodon Cutcutia). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over around a dark wooden base. Sulfur glass eyes, I...
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Fruitwood
H 15 in. W 18 in. D 14 in.
Staghorn Coral Specimen on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Staghorn coral specimen with its alluring bleached white color and sea inspired texture and form, presented on a Lucite base to enhance its sculptural elements.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...
Materials
Coral
H 9.5 in. W 16 in. D 14 in.
Massive Amethyst, Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Superb quartz trranslucent crystal specimen with an Amethyst center.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Organic Modern Natural Spec...
Materials
Quartz
H 8.25 in. W 9.5 in. D 4.5 in.
Pair of Quartz Geode Specimens
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Quartz geode split into two specimens presented on Lucite and brass
stands to enhance the alluring geological spectacle. This is a Geode split in half to make a true pair.
Left: ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Natural Spe...
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 6 in. W 6 in. D 4.5 in.
Set of Four Quartz Geode Specimens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four quartz geodes specimens.
Category
Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
H 6 in. W 8 in. D 2 in.
Two Sea Whip Specimens on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of sea whip specimens, a testament to mother nature's sculptural powers with their tree like form. Presented on custom Lucite bases. Priced individually.
Measures: From...
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
H 24 in. W 20 in. D 18 in.
"Tree Jade" Chinese Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood was naturally formed millions of years ago an...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Petrified Wood
H 5.5 in. W 27.75 in. D 5 in.
White Specimen Conch Shell Form Coral
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece of natural coral takes on the form of a conch shell and is mounted on a solid white Lucite base and dates to the 1970s.
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 7.50 in. W 6.50 in. D 6 in.
Three Mounted Sea Specimens, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A red sea fan presented on a classical mahogany and marble stand, a brown sponge mounted on a Lucite block, and a sea whip on a Lucite base. All three with their own magical qualitie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...
Materials
Coral
H 24 in. W 21 in. D 5 in.
A Marine Specimen a Horse Shoe Crab, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A marine natural Wunderkammer specimen. A taxidermy Atlantic Horse Shoe Crab (Limulus Polyphemus). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a painted wooden base, Italy, circa 1870.
Category
Antique 1870s European Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Rope, Fruitwood
H 36 in. W 10.5 in. D 6 in.
Marine Specimen a Taxidermy Flying Fishes, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Taxidermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, a pair of embalmed flying fishes (Exo Coetus Volitans). Treated with color with a shade of blue. The Specimen is stuffed and mounted o...
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Fruitwood, Animal Skin, Blown Glass
H 8 in. W 11 in. D 9 in.
Three White Branch Coral Specimens on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three organic branch coral specimens each with its own bleached white color and unique sea inspired form and texture, presented on Lucite bases to enhance the sculptural elements.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
H 11.5 in. W 10 in. D 7 in.
Petrified Root Stock - Museum Quality Specimen 'Huge'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare ancient petrified root stock
What makes this rare is its immense size.
This is an absolutely stunning Museum Quality specimen for the serious collector.
The root stock...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 14 in. W 20 in. D 12 in.
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Natural Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of natural specimen is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and wood, all natural specimen available were constructed with great care. There are 654 antique and vintage natural specimen for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 301 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of natural specimen available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Natural specimen bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many natural specimen are appealing in their simplicity, but Pietra Gallery, Studio Greytak and Interi produced popular natural specimen that are worth a look.
How Much are Natural Specimen?
Prices for natural specimen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, natural specimen begin at $29 and can go as high as $280,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,729.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with sculpture 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. 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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