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Sea Sponge

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

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
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
Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Zaza"
Located in New York , NY
sponge specimen living in the sea. Subtle color palette of oversize circular motifs illustrated in silk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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
Modern Contemporary Rug, Taupe Red, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Zaza"
Located in New York , NY
sponge specimen living in the sea. Subtle color palette of oversize circular motifs illustrated in silk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

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

YVES KLEIN MUST DIE by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
SPONGE SERIES (“YVES KLEIN MUST DIE”) WALL SCULPTURE 2020-21 Bronze-cast sea sponge plated in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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
DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
, incorporate organic remains such as sea sponges and desert burls. Heimlich makes colored metal casts of these
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 Furbishure by unHeim, Micah Heimlich
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
“Sea Sponge Series,” these new “Oumuamua” pieces chime with the traditional Wunderkammer, which, like
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
Jennifer Rutherford Biodegradable Sustainable Lamp by Glowdog in Bioplastic 3D
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
unique. The Thomas Prorifer lamp takes its inspiration from the Porifera family of sea sponges. The
Category

2010s British Tulu Table Lamps

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

Set of 2 Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
developed with handmade joinery and intricate carvings. This finish evokes the tranquility of the sea
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
Antique Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross, hardwood inlaid with Sea Snail shell from the
Category

Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Other Religious Items

Materials

Shell, Hardwood

Coaster Barware White Carrara Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter. Coaster in polished White Carrara marble from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Carrara Marble

Coaster Barware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter. Coaster in polished Azul Macaubas quartzite from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
developed with handmade joinery and intricate carvings. This finish evokes the tranquility of the sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood
H 1.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Set of 2 x Ovum Nº9 / Iridescent / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-bouche, a pre-dessert or side dish • also works for the essential coarse sea salt on the table • with a
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ovum, Nº9 / White + Golden Rim / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
or side dish • also works for the essential coarse sea salt on the table • glazed white with a
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ovum. nº9 / iridescent / side dish - handmade porcelain tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
or side dish • also works for the essential coarse sea salt on the table • with a glamorous
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Grey Anemone Rug by François Dumas for La Chance
By François Dumas
Located in FR
Anemone is a rug inspired by a painting in which the brushstrokes imitate the slow movement of sea
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Anemone Rug by François Dumas for La Chance
By François Dumas
Located in FR
Anemone is a rug inspired by a painting in which the brushstrokes imitate the slow movement of sea
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Anemone Rug, by François Dumas for La Chance
By François Dumas
Located in FR
Anemone is a rug inspired by a painting in which the brushstrokes imitate the slow movement of sea
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Lawrence Weiner
By Lawrence Weiner, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
depicts a fantasy voyage at sea. The three white hexagons represent ellipsis—a punctuation recognized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Other

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Located in Brea, CA
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H 8 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
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Located in Brea, CA
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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
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By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic black sea sponge with a lacy organic texture and a dramatic undulating form
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

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H 31 in W 40 in D 8 in
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Located in Brea, CA
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By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic fishnet sea sponge with a sculptural, poetic form and variegated neutral colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

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

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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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H 36 in W 37 in D 11 in
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Located in East Hampton, NY
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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H 56 in W 53.25 in D 1 in
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By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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H 20 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
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H 21.25 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
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H 27 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Large Black Fishnet Sponge on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Natural Shell Box
H 10 in W 20 in D 10 in
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Natural Sea Sponge
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H 4 in W 7 in D 6 in
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Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 5 in W 7 in D 8 in
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Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 6 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
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Located in Brea, CA
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Large Natural Sea Sponge
Large Natural Sea Sponge
H 6 in W 9 in D 7 in
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By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 5 in
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Coral

Handcrafted Italian Sea Sponge 24 Karat Footed Decorative Bowl
By Giuliano Tincani
Located in Vancouver, CA
This one of a kind ocean sea sponge has been masterfully handcrafted into a decorative sculptural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Other, Gold Leaf

Three Sea Cup Sponges on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three authentic sea cups with organic colors and alluring sculptural form. Presented on Lucite
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Three Sea Cup Sponges on Lucite
Three Sea Cup Sponges on Lucite
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Large 19th Century Display Case Filled with Sponges and Coral
Located in Essex, MA
a variety of old, legally collected sponges, with blue and white coral abalone and other small sea
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Antique Late 19th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Decorated Sea Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorated. This item is dove tailed construction. All three sides are sponge decorated. This item has minor
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Decorated Sea Trunk
19th Century Decorated Sea Trunk
H 13 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Located in London, GB
marine sculpture, covered with signs of marine life, snails, sponges, molluscs, sea urchins and barnacles
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
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H 33.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
Giant Sea Sponge
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giant sea sponge, great look from the primordial age. Harvested during the 1950's and was about 50
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Giant Sea Sponge
Giant Sea Sponge
H 22 in Dm 20 in
Giant Taxidermy Sea Sponge
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic Sea Sponge. Little to no loss to the sponge. A very interesting decorative piece.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Taxidermy

Sea Sponge or Coral on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Sea sponge or coral on wooden base
Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Sea Sponges on 19th Century Stands
Located in New York, NY
Rare Sea Sponges on 19th Century Stands
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Antique 19th Century Wall Chart by Rudolf Leuckart, Coelenterata, Sea Sponges
By Rudolf Leuckart
Located in Vienna, AT
charts, Series 2 (Fol. II) consists of 12 charts. The Coelenterata (sponges) are chart 47 of Series 1
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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Beautiful Early 20th Century Collection of Nine Porifera, Sponge Specimens
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, the best source of porifera - the scientific name for sponges - was the sea floor, and the
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Vintage 1930s Libyan Taxidermy

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Sea Sponge For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sea sponge for your home. A sea sponge — often made from coral, stone and lucite — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage sea sponge now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sea sponge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sea sponge bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sea sponge over the years, but those crafted by FS Henemader Antiques, Inc. and Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sea Sponge?

The average selling price for a sea sponge at 1stDibs is $645, while they’re typically $29 on the low end and $7,300 for the highest priced.