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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
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

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

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

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 Mexican Green Onyx Tower Obelisk Specimen Weighing 20 lbs.
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mexican Green Onyx Tower Obelisk Specimen Weighing 20 lbs. Offered for sale is a very large specimen Green Onyx Tower Obelisk. It is a variation of the renowned Onyx stone, di...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

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

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

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

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

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

Huge Brazilian Golden Rutile Smoky Quartz Weighs 29 lbs. Double Terminated Point
Located in Miami, FL
Huge Brazilian Golden Rutile Smoky quartz Weighs 29 lbs. Double Terminated Point Offered for sale is a very large scale Brazilian Golden Rutile Smoky quartz specimen with double ter...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

Daniel Pollock Organic Modern Carved Pine Wood Stool or Sculptural Object, 1995
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Daniel Pollock organic modern carved wood stool or sculptural object hand carved out of pine wood. This is a very heavy piece and the imperfections only add to its charm and appeal. ...
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Arizona Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Malachite and Azurite Specimen on Custom Acrylic Base Arizona, USA This striking mineral specimen features a dynamic interplay of malachite and azurite, two copper-based minerals ce...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Massive Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
Massive 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

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

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

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

Stacked Glass Panel Saguaro Cactus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool stacked glass panel saguaro cactus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is hand made by gluing stacked panels of glass, it is in very good ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Collection of Organic Modern Petrified Wood
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A collection of four multi-toned polished petrified wood pieces on a coordinating petrified wood slab. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

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

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

Aletai Meteorite Fragment Mounted in a Custom Acrylic Display Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Aletai Meteorite Fragment Mounted in a Custom Acrylic Display Box Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China This specimen is a fragment of the Aletai meteorite, one of the largest kno...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Chunks UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This unique geode offers crystal chunks in cry...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

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

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 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

Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells Nautilus Pompulus Philippines; harvested in the 20th century Approximate size: 6.75 (w) x 5.5 (h) x 2.75 (d) in. Nautilus sh...
Category

20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Coral
Coral
$675
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

Impressive Cast Concrete Clam shell Planter or Sculpture , sold individually
Located in Wichita, KS
Cast Concrete large and impressive scale clam shell. These beautiful planters Can also be used as fountains or possibly concrete sinks. Dimensions ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete

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

Large Grey Druzy Quartz Keokuk Geode
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Geode from the Keokuk, Iowa area containing a variety of minerals with a quartz druzy interior. It took around 240 million years to create the beautiful quartz crystals covering the interior walls of the Keokuk geode...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Grey Druzy Quartz Keokuk Geode
Large Grey Druzy Quartz Keokuk Geode
$1,237 Sale Price
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Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pyrite mineral specimen. It is an usually large piece of pyrite and very rare to come by in this size (130 lbs / 59 kg). Pyrite, also called iron pyr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Large Hand Forged Iron Garden Tree Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large hand made iron tree sculpture for yard/garden w/natural patina. Beautiful for entrance with uplight casting reflections on home/building. This sculpture stands over 6.5 ft t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Earthly Treasures No 27, an Elm & Cornish Turquoise Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 27’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is made from burred English Elm inlaid with Cornish Turquoise. Morrison turns beautiful wooden spheres from damaged or diseased trees that have been felled as they can no longer survive. Using aged wood such as this, reveals cracks and crevices which the artist can inlay with precious minerals. The results are breathtaking. These take on the role of globes and are evocative of old maps. The minerals suggest undiscovered islands and continents. During Thomas’ time as a designer and maker of furniture it was usual practice to mask and hide any blemishes or cracks in the wood, however much like the Japanese art of Kintsugi (where ceramic breakages are repaired with gold and precious metals) Thomas highlights the anomalies in the wood by inlaying them with naturally formed colorful minerals, many taken from his personal collection which he still adds to. Recent visits to the ‘World Famous’ Blue John Mine and also a working Fluorspar mine in Derbyshire has meant new materials for future inlays. With the wood hard to find and unpredictable to turn, the resulting union of the Earth’s natural resources are patiently and skilfully jigsawed together, resulting in truly unique treasure-laden artworks. Is his own words: ‘The two mediums I combine both come directly from the Earth. The trees form and grow at the surface whilst the minerals can form at great depth. It is not unknown for some trees to have accumulated pieces of crystals in their roots. The thought of this combination of a substance formed during explosive episodes in the Earth millions of years ago with a gently formed living substance, which may have been growing for hundreds of years before finally coming to an end, is both exhilarating and intriguing. I think of it as a fusion between animate and inanimate, above and below the ground, naturally both beautiful, and without which, we as humans could not survive’ Morrison Thomas was born at New Inn Cottage in the tiny village of Charlton near Banbury, Oxfordshire. His father was a cabinet maker & carpenter who was also a wheelwright and blacksmith, as with many village craftsman of the time, he was skilled in all things. Keeping the family tradition, Thomas continued in his father’s footsteps and is a fourth generation woodworker. As a furniture designer & maker Thomas has exhibited his work in numerous high profile galleries and undertaken many prestigious commissions. He has written articles on woodworking with his work appearing in numerous publications. Previously the chairman of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen and with a listing in Debrett’s Who’s Who, his achievements are many, especially in consideration that he received no formal training, with his skills obtained from observing and listening to his father. For many years Thomas designed and made contemporary furniture but mainly due to health reasons stopped making larger-scale works. With woodworking in his blood and a material he simply couldn’t stop creating with, he resumed his creative skills some years later by making unique hand-turned wooden vessels...
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2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone, Elm

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

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

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

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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