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Organic Modern Natural Specimens

ORGANIC MODERN STYLE

Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.

Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.

Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.

Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.

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Style: Organic Modern
Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base.
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Polished Black Obsidian Mirror
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished obsidian slab - similar to what the indigenous Mexican Indians used for their mirrors. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded fro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Gilt Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century gilt wood fragment base. 11.5 inches in height. Perfect for your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Agate

Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea. A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Natural Lavender/ Purple Coral
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Lavender/Purple Coral. Offered is a naturally colored lavender/purple coral. This lovely piece of coral is great as a stand alone piece or could be grouped with other coral o...
Category

19th Century Oceanic Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Teak Wood Sphere/Ball Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture is a hand carved reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere. The outer section is polished and the inner root left untouched in contrast. By leaving the live edge it give...
Category

1990s Malaysian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Elysian - Large Brass Sculpture with Biophilic Design and Marble Base
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Elysian, a large sculpture that epitomizes the essence of biophilic design, seamlessly integrating the serene beauty of nature into your living space. Inspired by the nat...
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Brass

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what is called a 'great rapa chank', with origin off the cost of Sri Lanka. A beau...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching blue coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Coral can only be s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat. It is sort of a deep dish shape. UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This is a nice, easy...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

Selenite Logs 'Set of 7'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Set of 6 "selenite logs" or ruler selenite. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite Logs 'Set of 4' with Fireplace Grate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Set of four selenite logs or ruler selenite with a white fireplace grate. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Black Polished Abalone Shell on Obsidian with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished abalone shell on obsidian with baroque pearls. Abalone shells are known for their iridescent and pearlescent features. This rare form of abalone has a mostly black o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Lava

Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Gilt Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted gold gilt fragment base.
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

"Crashing Wave" Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking silhouette elevates this gnarled rootwood object into an incredible natural sculpture. The organic root form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks, or gongshi, ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Fossil Megalodon "The Monster Shark" Tooth in Acrylic Custom Box from USA
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Fossil Megalodon "The Monster Shark" Tooth in Acrylic Custom Box. Megalodon is an extinct species of sharks that lived 10 to 25 million years ago, during the Miocene period. It’s con...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Painted Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Medium sized hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted black fragment base. Perfect addition to your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Fossil Megalodon "the Monster Shark" Tooth in Acrylic Custom Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Fossil Megalodon "the Monster Shark" Tooth in Acrylic Custom Box Megalodon, is an extinct species of shark that lived 10 to 25 million years ago, during the Miocene period. It’s con...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1 UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This crystal cluster specimen measures about 4 x 2.5...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral fan set on a minimalist white stand. We have a collection. Great as a party gift or table setting. All one of a kind. Andrianna Shamaris....
Category

2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Collection of Exotic Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in a tall cylindrical glass container. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or ta...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Carved Geode Hardstone Parrot Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockat...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in three cylindrical glass containers. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or take individual shells or a groupi...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Fossil Megalodon "the Monster Shark" Tooth in Acrylic Custom Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalodon, is an extinct species of sharks that lived 10 to 25 million years ago, during the Miocene period. It’s considered the biggest predator that has ever lived, reaching length...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Natural White "Brain" Sea Coral Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white "Brain" sea coral specimen (Diploria labyrinthiformis) on Lucite stand, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 12"W x 8.5"D x 8"H. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Very Large Red Coral Specimen #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very large natural specimen of red pipe coral. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great large size ...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Vintage Natural Specimen Real Reef Coral - Beach Decor (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (ships in USA only). BeFirstBoldy com A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dwelle...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base with sea shell trim.
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora calif...
Category

1960s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Coral
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of coral from the sea/ocean. Use as a standalone decorative object, on a shelf, as a luxury display piece, etc., many uses. Piece is a natural white/off-white/cream h...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate coral is cut and polished and adorned with the iridescent...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Coral

Pair Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Giltwood Fragments
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of hand-crafted sculpture specimens of natural red coral branches mounted on a pair of 18th century wooden painted and gold gilt fragment ba...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Petite Greenery Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, our petite greenery stones evoke the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Polished Black Obsidian Mirror
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished obsidian slab - similar to what the indigenous Mexican Indians used for their mirrors. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded fro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natures WonderSea Shell Urchins Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare natural specimen sea shell urchin with spikes. Placed on a lucite stand.
Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This beautiful geode is small, but migh...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Agate, Other

Large Rock Crystal Quartz Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice large and heavy natural Rock Quartz Crystal Fragment. Features natural facets and an irregular shape that adds character. Shape reflects light beautifully. Fragment will ma...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Two White Coral Specimens with Sea Shells on Stands
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage pair of white coral, sea shell and barnacle clusters natural specimens placed on wood stands.
Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Fishtail Selenite Crystal Formation Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very large specimen of fishtail selenite crystal, said to promote peace, calm, and mental clarity, Overall measures 14" H x 18.5" x 15". This cryst...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Mounted Staghorn Coral
Located in New York, NY
Staghorn Coral, artfully displayed on a meticulously crafted Italian hand-turned custom black lacquer mount. This captivating piece effortlessly combines natural beauty with refined ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands. The pieces are wonderful for flanking a fireplace, console table or separated and as decorative stand-alone pieces. The stands can al...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Uruguay Amethyst Quartz Crystals Cluster on Custom Acrylic Base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Origen: Uruguay A natural big crystals amethyst mounted on a custom acrylic base
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

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

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
Located in New York, NY
A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W. Marble plinth shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU13142392...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Purple Amethyst Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial purple amethyst natural specimen piece. A beautiful decorative object with a rich purple hue. A beautiful piece that could...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base.
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

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...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood

Polished Free-Forming Black Obsidian Point with Natural Forming Indentions
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished black obsidian point with natural forming indentions. The point was cut and polished to completion, but parts of this piece are left in its organic form to resemble a natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Original Design, Space Box, Swedish Muonionalusta, Meteorite in Acrylic Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. Its an acrylic box with a magnet on top and a steel string pulling the meteorite straight simulating the floating movement they had in outer space, allowing an interaction and a 360° view. Muonionalusta Meteorite...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Natural Lavender/ Purple Coral
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Natural Purple/Lavender/White And Pink Coral. Offered is a highly unusual naturally occurring multi-colored purple/lavender/white and pink coral together with fossils attached i...
Category

19th Century Pacific Islands Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base
Located in Skokie, IL
Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base A large and visually striking polished slice of natural onyx, displayed on a custom carved wooden stand. This is a scul...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Fossil Megalodon "the Monster Shark" Tooth in Acrylic Custom Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalodon, is an extinct species of sharks that lived 10 to 25 million years ago, during the Miocene period. It’s considered the biggest predator that has ever lived, reaching length...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Organic Modern natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, plastic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern natural specimens made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original natural specimens, popular names associated with this style include Pietra Gallery, Interi, Ernesto Duran, and Jörg Pietschmann. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $29,707 while the average work can sell for $1,857.

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