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Large Sea Sponge Sculpture on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking sea sponge specimen with a dramatic form, sea inspired texture and soothing organic color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Natural...

Materials

Lucite

Sponge Gold from Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada
Located in New York, NY
From Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada Many crystals of fine, wire crystals of native gold in spongy patches on greenish matrix. This type of gold is very ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other, Gold

French Sea Shell and Coral Bead Long Earclips
Located in New York, NY
French sea shell and natural sponge coral long dangle ear clips with clip back fittings. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gilt Metal

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in GB
natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting
Category

20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan, whip and rare
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

Large Vintage Coral Sponge Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large coral specimen in as/is condition with some broken arms due to age.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Small Natural Sea Sponge Table by Calen Knauf
By Calen Knauf
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Natural Sea Sponge table by Calen Knauf Dimensions: D 40 x W 35 x H 35 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Small Natural Sea Sponge Table by Calen Knauf
Small Natural Sea Sponge Table by Calen Knauf
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Early 20th C Pair Transverse Section's of Fossil Sponges Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of Transverse Section's of Fossil Sponges (Ventriculites), housed in there original cardboard
Category

Early 20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large majolica vase hand-built and hand-decorated Italy contemporary
Located in London, GB
typical of the Amalfi Coast which are applied with natural sponges or even with fingers.
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug 8' x 10' Material: 60% Wool and 40% Silk The Mariner
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by SANAA
By SANAA, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by John Baldessari
By John Baldessari, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by John Baldessari
By John Baldessari, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.      
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by John Baldessari
By John Baldessari, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by John Baldessari
By John Baldessari, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
larger display area which has mirrored gold lettering on white, advertising natural “Turkey Sponges” The
Category

20th Century English Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Sanaa
By SANAA, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Rosemarie Trockel
By Maharam, Rosemarie Trockel
Located in New York, NY
) - Wall coverage (standard): 22 sq ft (2 sq m) - Clean with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Rosemarie Trockel
By Maharam, Rosemarie Trockel
Located in New York, NY
natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Marc Camille Chaimowicz
By Marc-Camille Chaimowicz, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Marc Camille Chaimowicz
By Marc-Camille Chaimowicz, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Marc Camille Chaimowicz
By Marc-Camille Chaimowicz, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
coverage (standard): 22 sq ft (2 sq m) - Clean with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Alex Katz
By Alex Katz, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Toyo Ito
By Toyo Ito, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Ai Weiwei
By Ai Weiwei, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Small Synthetic Kitchen Sponge Table by Calen Knauf
By Calen Knauf
Located in Geneve, CH
most common forms, synthetic kitchen sponge and natural sea sponge. By painting the carbonated aluminum
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Rosemarie Trockel
By Rosemarie Trockel, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Rosemarie Trockel
By Rosemarie Trockel, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Lawrence Weiner
By Lawrence Weiner, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Beatriz Gonzalez
By Beatriz González, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Ai Weiwei
By Ai Weiwei, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Antique Print of a Sponge and Iridescent Taffeta, Viewed Microscopically
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of a sponge and iridescent taffeta, viewed microscopically. This print
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Jean Nouvel
By Jean Nouvel, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water, and dry with a clean, soft, white cloth.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Raqs Media Collective
By Raqs Media Collective, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
ft (2 sq m) - Clean with mild soap, lukewarm water and a natural sponge. Wipe with clean, clear water
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

Decorative Antique Print of Various Sponges, Polypes and Other Sealife, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Polype, Alcyon, Eponges'. Print of various sponges. This print originates
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Schumacher David Kaihoi Blocks Geometric Natural Wallpaper Panel
By David Kaihoi, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
full scale. The subtle tone on tone colorations, inspired by the natural striations in horn, make this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Set of 03 Fotim Clothes Hanger in Natural Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
. Please note that due to the handmade nature and the use of natural materials, there may be slight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 06 Fotim Clothes Hanger in Natural Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
. Please note that due to the handmade nature and the use of natural materials, there may be slight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Hardwood

Bamboo Chair in Natural Rattan, blue cushion, Modern by Sharland England
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
74cm W x 94cm H 20.5' L x 29' W x 37' H Care: Natural rattan is not suitable for outdoor use. Rain
Category

2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
74cm W x 94cm H 20.5' L x 29' W x 37' H Care: Natural rattan is not suitable for outdoor use. Rain
Category

2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Pink Cushion, Modern, by Louise Roe
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
74cm W x 52cm D Care: Natural rattan is not suitable for outdoor use. Rain and direct sunlight affect
Category

2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pimlico Side Table in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
42cm D Care: Natural rattan is not suitable for outdoor use. Rain and direct sunlight affect the
Category

2010s Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in GB
, inside said pot is three natural sponges. The next row down has a sterling silver artists sharpener, a
Category

20th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

TARDIGRADE by Micah Heimlich
By Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
SEA SPONGE SERIES (“TARDIGRADE”) NATURAL LIGHT Bronze-cast sea sponge, epidote, golden calcite
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

TARDIGRADE by Micah Heimlich
TARDIGRADE by Micah Heimlich
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4.25 in
RHINOCEROS by Micah Heimlich
By Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
SEA SPONGE SERIES (“RHINOCEROS”) NATURAL LIGHT Powder-coated bronze-cast sea sponge, red agate
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

RHINOCEROS by Micah Heimlich
RHINOCEROS by Micah Heimlich
H 6 in W 4 in D 8 in
HYDROTHERMAL VENTS by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
SEA SPONGE SERIES (“HYDROTHERMAL VENTS”) NATURAL LIGHT Bronze-cast desert burl, Sonora Alandra
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

HYDROTHERMAL VENTS by Micah Heimlich
HYDROTHERMAL VENTS by Micah Heimlich
H 10 in W 3.325 in D 7.125 in
YVES KLEIN MUST DIE by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
natural world. For “Oumuamua,” Heimlich’s multistoried sources include Yves Klein’s Blue Sponge paintings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
DESERT BURL SERIES (“DUMBO SQUID”) NATURAL LIGHT Bronze-cast desert burl, fluorite, polished agate
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
H 5 in W 5 in D 11.5 in
OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
natural world. For “Oumuamua,” Heimlich’s multistoried sources include Yves Klein’s Blue Sponge paintings
Category

2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate, Nickel

OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
H 11 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Green Quartzite Marble Collectible
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
and quartzite. 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Quartz

Kurna Rounded Marble Sink
Located in Honaz, TR
tradition in your bathrooms in the most natural way with Kurna, which is created with perfect craftsmanship
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble, Metal

The Bitcoin Blockchain Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
: Stainless steel. This limited edition table is inspired by the menger sponge. The menger sponge is a
Category

2010s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Bitcoin Blockchain Table
The Bitcoin Blockchain Table
H 24 in W 85 in D 41 in
Dining Chairs by Mariana Grabiński for Swarzędz Factory, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
. Sponges replaced and covered in a new qulity black natural leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

set of 2 Jeri Bench in Dark Brown Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
natural materials, there may be slight variations in wood grain and tones. To clean the product, simply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

set of 2 Jeri Bench in Dark Brown Wood
set of 2 Jeri Bench in Dark Brown Wood
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Centerpiece Platters Serverware White Carrara Blue Azul Marble Brass Inlay Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
and Nina A. Gunnell. Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as each marble block is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block White Statuary Marble
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Authenticity " Quartz is a natural material, every piece is unique as each quartz block is different in veins
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

Set of 2 Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
and the use of natural materials, there may be slight variations in wood grain and tones. To clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
Set of 2 Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
H 1.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Authenticity". Quartz is a natural material, every piece is unique as each quartz block is different in veins
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz

Serviette Rings Set Tableware Black Marquina Marble Brass Inlay Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
is a natural material, every piece is unique as each marble block is different in veins and color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Brass

Centerpiece Platters Serveware Carrara Marble Honey Onyx Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
marble, honey onyx. Dimensions: D 33 H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble is a natural material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx, Marble

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Natural Sponge For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal natural sponge for your home. A natural sponge — often made from coral, stone and lucite — can elevate any home. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage natural sponge now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the natural sponge you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right natural sponge, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made natural sponge over the years, but those crafted by FS Henemader Antiques, Inc. and Calen Knauf are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Natural Sponge?

Prices for a natural sponge can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $29 and can go as high as $7,300, while the average can fetch as much as $695.