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Fossil Calcite Ammonite from UK Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Fossil Calcite Ammonite from UK Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Fossil Calcite Ammonite from UK Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Fossil calcite ammonite Lower Jurassic Period (200 million years old) From Charmouth Dorset, England.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

All-Natural Amethyst Geode Cave with Sparkling Points on Stand, High-End Crystal
All-Natural Amethyst Geode Cave with Sparkling Points on Stand, High-End Crystal

All-Natural Amethyst Geode Cave with Sparkling Points on Stand, High-End Crystal

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Stunning Amethyst Geode with Shining Crystals and Rare Golden Cacoxenite ▫️ Description An Amethyst Geode that will elevate your space with its sparkly Amethyst druzy featuring gol...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

360 Million Y/O Alethopteris Fossil Fern Mounted on a Custom Acrylic Stand
360 Million Y/O Alethopteris Fossil Fern Mounted on a Custom Acrylic Stand

360 Million Y/O Alethopteris Fossil Fern Mounted on a Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Name: Alethopteris Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 Million Years They are plants similar to ferns, they were part of the lar...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful banded tiger- iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Lump of Recently Carved Burr Walnut Ideal for Making a Stand or Small Boards
Lump of Recently Carved Burr Walnut Ideal for Making a Stand or Small Boards

Lump of Recently Carved Burr Walnut Ideal for Making a Stand or Small Boards

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice lump of burr walnut Ideal for making a display stand, its heavily burred Dimensions: Height 8cm Width 20.5cm Depth 16...

Category

20th Century English Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen
Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen Encased in a glass cube this mid-20th Century papier mache, hand painted large teaching aid mushroom specimen stands 16.5 inches ...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Paper

Fossil Crab Plate, Jurassic, Solnhofen Limestone
Fossil Crab Plate, Jurassic, Solnhofen Limestone

Fossil Crab Plate, Jurassic, Solnhofen Limestone

Located in Tucson, AZ

A certificate of authenticity accompanies the specimen. Display stand shown is not included. This Stefano Piccini Bespoke Nature presentation reflects a philosophy of bringing the p...

Category

2010s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Horseshoe Crab Fossil Plate, Jurassic, Solnhofen Limestone
Horseshoe Crab Fossil Plate, Jurassic, Solnhofen Limestone

Horseshoe Crab Fossil Plate, Jurassic, Solnhofen Limestone

Located in Tucson, AZ

A certificate of authenticity accompanies the specimen. Display stand shown is not included. This Stefano Piccini Bespoke Nature presentation reflects a philosophy of bringing the p...

Category

2010s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Iridescent Ammolite (Placenticeras costatum) on Custom Acrylic Base, Cretaceous
Iridescent Ammolite (Placenticeras costatum) on Custom Acrylic Base, Cretaceous

Iridescent Ammolite (Placenticeras costatum) on Custom Acrylic Base, Cretaceous

Located in Tucson, AZ

Presented on a custom rotating stand, the specimen is designed to be experienced in motion, allowing its luminous surface to capture and reflect light from every angle.

Category

2010s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material, Acrylic

Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion
Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion

Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Large Natural Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower ▫️ Description Showcasing rare golden-orange tones in a beautifully formed quartz, this Citrine obelisk reveals movement, hem...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large Sparkly Amethyst Heart with Deep Violet-Purple Druzy
Large Sparkly Amethyst Heart with Deep Violet-Purple Druzy

Large Sparkly Amethyst Heart with Deep Violet-Purple Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

High-Grade Sparkly Amethyst Heart ▫️ Description With its bright sparkle, rich amethyst color, and beautifully hand-carved heart shape, this piece is a one-of-a-kind specimen made...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

High-Grade Amethyst Cathedral Geode
High-Grade Amethyst Cathedral Geode

High-Grade Amethyst Cathedral Geode

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Within and around this "crown," additional calcite crystals and smaller Amethyst points with unique inclusions further enhance the specimen’s beauty. Overall, this geode stands out ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Cavansite Crystal on Stilbite Matrix, Wagholi Quarry, India, New
Cavansite Crystal on Stilbite Matrix, Wagholi Quarry, India, New

Cavansite Crystal on Stilbite Matrix, Wagholi Quarry, India, New

Located in New York, NY

Known for producing some of the world’s finest Cavansite, the now-shuttered Wagholi Quarry became a legendary source of collectible mineral specimens. This piece stands out for its b...

Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

High-Grade Rare Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower
High-Grade Rare Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower

High-Grade Rare Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

High-Grade Rare Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower – Large Water-Clear Crystal with Graphite Rutile Inclusions ▫️ Description Unmatched in beauty, this Golden Orange Citrine Obeli...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount

By Modenature

Located in Scorton, GB

Ranking within the uppermost percentile of known Mantelliceras specimens in both form and preservation, it stands in sharp contrast to the many ammonites from comparable contexts tha...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico
Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico

Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico

Located in New York, NY

The crystals are fully terminated with lustrous glassy faces with several crystals having double terminations. This one-of-a-kind specimen is sure to stand out in any collector's cab...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Amethyst, Other

An Outstanding, Highly Important Fossilised Tree
An Outstanding, Highly Important Fossilised Tree

An Outstanding, Highly Important Fossilised Tree

Located in Scorton, GB

This is not simply an object, but a geological specimen of inherent gravitas. It stands as material evidence of ancient lineage, where natural history and refined sophistication conv...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay

Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Amethyst Geode is 9.5"H x 7.5"W x 8.5"D, without stand. This specimen has a large clear cathedral quartz projecting from the vibrant deep purple amethyst geode.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Quartz

Gem grade, Amethyst Geode Sculpture
Gem grade, Amethyst Geode Sculpture

Gem grade, Amethyst Geode Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This specimen weighs 16.750 kg. Stand is included.  

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

Gem grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Gem grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay

Gem grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amethyst geode is 16.5" H x 9" W x 7" D, without stand . Specimen weighs 17.430kg . This geode has a white cathedral crystal projection.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal

103.70 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pixel Cut African Gemstone
103.70 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pixel Cut African Gemstone

103.70 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pixel Cut African Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

African topaz is valued for its clarity and color stability, and this exceptional specimen stands out for its impressive size, bold saturation, and clean transparency.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

Contemporary 18-Karat Yellow Gold & Golden Rutilated Quartz Pendant
Contemporary 18-Karat Yellow Gold & Golden Rutilated Quartz Pendant

Contemporary 18-Karat Yellow Gold & Golden Rutilated Quartz Pendant

Located in London, GB

When interacting with natural or ambient light, these "Angel Hair" strands catch the light to produce a striking, reflective chatoyancy that shifts beautifully across the stone.The q...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Wooden Art Deco Round Coffee or End Table with Four Shelfs for Books Etc
Wooden Art Deco Round Coffee or End Table with Four Shelfs for Books Etc

Wooden Art Deco Round Coffee or End Table with Four Shelfs for Books Etc

Located in Lisse, NL

This stunning 1920s Art Deco coffee table is in good condition. This fine specimen stands on, so called, ebonized wooden feet and the design of those feet is beautiful too.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand
Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand

Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Ornate Renaissance style ormolu-mounted cabinet-on-stand, having galleried crest with eagle finials, over cabinet fitted with drawers mounted with specimen marble plaques, conforming...

Category

Antique 18th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands
Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands

Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands

Located in Hudson, NY

This three-piece grouping of specimen marble spheres can be sold as the group or as a pair ( the left and right are a pair or as a single in the middle) and a single. The marble is ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Personage - Lithograph by Enrico Baj - 1975

Personage - Lithograph by Enrico Baj - 1975

By Enrico Baj

Located in Roma, IT

. , Paris, 1975. Our specimen stands out for the brightness of colors and high definitions of shapes.

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930
French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930

French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

The demilune top is adorned with a specimen marble, presenting a rich mosaic of natural stone.

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand. The chest of drawers on stand having a straight top over cross banded double cabinet doors...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Thierry Despont, Specimen 49, Found Object Sculpture of a Mask on Stand, 2009
Thierry Despont, Specimen 49, Found Object Sculpture of a Mask on Stand, 2009

Thierry Despont, Specimen 49, Found Object Sculpture of a Mask on Stand, 2009

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

Category

Early 2000s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Thierry Despont, Specimen 169, Found Object Sculpture of a Mask on Stand, 2007
Thierry Despont, Specimen 169, Found Object Sculpture of a Mask on Stand, 2007

Thierry Despont, Specimen 169, Found Object Sculpture of a Mask on Stand, 2007

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

Category

Early 2000s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Mint Green Tourmaline Loose Faceted Natural Gemstone for Ring and Pendant
Mint Green Tourmaline Loose Faceted Natural Gemstone for Ring and Pendant

Mint Green Tourmaline Loose Faceted Natural Gemstone for Ring and Pendant

Located in Peshawar, PK

Tourmaline occurs in a wide spectrum of colors, including deep forest green, teal, blue-green, pink, and bi-color varieties. This mint green specimen stands out for its soft saturati...

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1850s Blue Floral Victorian Antique European Needlepoint Rug 12'8"x14'0" Carpet
1850s Blue Floral Victorian Antique European Needlepoint Rug 12'8"x14'0" Carpet

1850s Blue Floral Victorian Antique European Needlepoint Rug 12'8"x14'0" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

These rugs were designed to be the tonal anchor of a grand interior, providing a soft, tactile counterpoint to the era's heavy mahogany and walnut furnishings. Today, this specimen s...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Specimen Vessel Aluminium Vase by Bureau of Entropy
Specimen Vessel Aluminium Vase by Bureau of Entropy

Specimen Vessel Aluminium Vase by Bureau of Entropy

Located in Geneve, CH

Rooted in structural honesty, reversibility, and material control, Specimen Vessel stands as both container and framework — an object whose precision carries its own atmosphere.

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian
Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique master specimen chest on stand. An English, satinwood document archive or collector's cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern

Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relati...

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid document stand or specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Brooch with Play of Color
18K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Brooch with Play of Color

18K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Brooch with Play of Color

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Each opal is entirely unique, and this specimen stands out for its dynamic flashes and depth—qualities that collectors actively seek.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Barasaurus besairiei (Positive and Negative Pair) Mounted on Metal Stand 255MO
Barasaurus besairiei (Positive and Negative Pair) Mounted on Metal Stand 255MO

Barasaurus besairiei (Positive and Negative Pair) Mounted on Metal Stand 255MO

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Presented on a custom-fabricated metal stand, this specimen highlights the symmetry and scientific value of paired fossils, while offering an arresting visual display that bridges ar...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen is a wonderful example of Ying (or Yingde) stone, one of the four famed stone types ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke, 19th Century
Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke, 19th Century

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke, 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French ormolu mounted mahogany and specimen wood parquetry stand firmly attributed to François Linke, Circa 1890 in date.

Category

Antique 1890s French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

5.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Sphene Stone Heart Shape Madagascar's Gemstone
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Sphene Stone Heart Shape Madagascar's Gemstone

5.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Sphene Stone Heart Shape Madagascar's Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Madagascar is known for producing some of the finest sphene specimens, and this piece stands out with its beauty, elegance, and remarkable visual performance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

5.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Sphene Stone Heart Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
5.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Sphene Stone Heart Cut Madagascar's Gemstone

5.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Sphene Stone Heart Cut Madagascar's Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Madagascar is known for producing some of the finest sphene specimens, and this piece stands out for its size, sparkle, and eye-catching optical performance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh, 1775
Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh, 1775

Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh, 1775

Located in Langweer, NL

Meerburgh’s plates are notable for their unembellished backgrounds and quiet elegance, allowing the specimens to stand out without distraction. His approach blends scientific clarity...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Late Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Fabric with Bird in Custom Frame
Late Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Fabric with Bird in Custom Frame

Late Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Fabric with Bird in Custom Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

This framed antique Chinese embroidered silk fabric piece is a great specimen of Chinese artistry. It stands as a testament to the profound aesthetic appeal of nature within the cult...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

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Specimen Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the specimen stand you’re looking for. Each specimen stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and wood. Find 376 options for an antique or vintage specimen stand now, or shop our selection of 210 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a specimen stand — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A specimen stand made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Pietra Gallery, Interi and Felix de Boussy each produced at least one beautiful specimen stand that is worth considering.

How Much is a Specimen Stand?

Prices for a specimen stand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,875.

Finding the Right Natural-specimens for You

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.