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Natural Specimens For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Large Floral Sculpture in Carved Wood American
Located in Hudson, NY
A gorgeous hand carved sculpture in walnut and cherry by the American artist team of Jeffrey and Lindley Briggs. Created in 1982 in their New England studio. This piece is made from ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

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Cherry, Walnut

Large Floral Sculpture in Carved Wood American

Large Floral Sculpture in Carved Wood American

Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Brass Tobacco Leaf Tray
Located in Malibu, CA
VTG 1963 Virginia Metalcrafters Solid Cast Brass Tobacco Leaf Trinket Dish Perfect for holding small items like jewelry or coins, this dish is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. Whether y...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

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Brass

Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Brass Tobacco Leaf Tray
Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Brass Tobacco Leaf Tray

Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Brass Tobacco Leaf Tray

Extraordinary shell coral, cabinet piece collector's item, mid-century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
This wonderful object is reminiscent of the cabinets of curiosities in castles and palaces in the Renaissance period. People wanted to own and exhibit rarities. This highly decorati...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell, Wood

Extraordinary shell coral, cabinet piece collector's item, mid-century, Italy
Extraordinary shell coral, cabinet piece collector's item, mid-century, Italy

Extraordinary shell coral, cabinet piece collector's item, mid-century, Italy

Cast Brass Sage Leaf Tray
Located in Malibu, CA
Virginia Metalcrafters cast Sage leaf tray made of solid cast brass. Copyright 1960, Virginia Metalcrafters 3-49.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Brass

Cast Brass Sage Leaf Tray
Cast Brass Sage Leaf Tray

Cast Brass Sage Leaf Tray

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Banana Plant, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden sculpture of a banana plant, 1950s Sculpture of a banana plant in carved wood with interlocking leaves. Hand crafted an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Banana Plant, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Banana Plant, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Banana Plant, 1950s

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Specimen Blue Coral on Carrera Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Grand Tour specimen blue coral on Carrara marble pedestals, each one removable from the finely carved 7-inch square Greek / Roman style Carrara marble bases. Ea...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Natural Specimens

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Coral, Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Specimen Blue Coral on Carrera Marble Pedestals
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Specimen Blue Coral on Carrera Marble Pedestals

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Specimen Blue Coral on Carrera Marble Pedestals

Antique Hand Polished Lingam Stone Sculptures with Bronze Stands Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and substantial collection of four lingam stones on bronze stands with the tallest stone measuring 18”, from the Narmada River in India. They are naturally formed of a ...
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Early 1900s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Natural Specimens

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Stone, Bronze

Antique Hand Polished Lingam Stone Sculptures with Bronze Stands Set of 4
Antique Hand Polished Lingam Stone Sculptures with Bronze Stands Set of 4

Antique Hand Polished Lingam Stone Sculptures with Bronze Stands Set of 4

Antique, New and Vintage Natural Specimens

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.

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