$4,800
H 49.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Arthur Court Designs Retailed Massive Quartz Specimen from Hangtown Mother Lode
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
has the original hang tag with the price on it. The tag reads: Rock Crystal Quartz cluster as mined
Quartz, Steel
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
comes from the Swiss and French Alps. Most of these are found with only partial quartz crystals and
Other
Luminous Rock Crystal Mounted on Custom Stand, 15"H
Located in New York, NY
Large natural rock crystal (clear quartz) cluster, elegantly mounted on a custom black stand
Rock Crystal
$2,500
H 23 in W 14 in D 9 in
18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment on Tangerine Crystals in Matrix Base
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
in Italy. It has been adorned with amber and mounted on the coordinating tangerine crystal quartz
Rock Crystal, Crystal
$1,487Sale Price|50% Off
H 4.5 in W 5 in D 7 in
Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
$29,975 / set
H 17 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze & Crystal by Claude Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
originates from France during the 21st Century. Featuring a cluster of quartz crystals brimming out of the
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Brutalist Owl Sculpture Attributed to French Sculptor Claude Barbat
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
stained quartz. The wings are clusters of quartz crystal, and the eyes are amethyst stalactites. The brass
Crystal, Brass
$8,800
H 33 in Dm 14.25 in
Important polished and varnished bronze table lamp by Willy Daro, the center ins
By Willy Daro
Located in Montreal, QC
of quartz crystals. Belgium, c. 1975
Bronze
$8,600
H 19.75 in W 10.25 in D 11.5 in
Amador Braojos “The Eagle’s Head” Gemstones & Sterling Silver Sculpture, Ed. 3/7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural quartz and calcite crystal clusters, evoking the plumage of the bird with organic texture and
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.
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.